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Muskogee’s City Council faced a heated debate over Vice Mayor Derrick Reed, who also leads the Martin Luther King Center—a group that’s received over a million dollars in public funds. Legal experts warned this could violate the Oklahoma Constitution and even lead to criminal charges, though the city attorney praised Reed’s leadership and the center’s success. Community members split sharply: many rallied behind Reed, calling the scrutiny unfair and fearing it would harm vital work, while others demanded accountability to prevent corruption. The council ultimately tabled the issue, leaving the controversy unresolved. Reed apologized for the division and reaffirmed his commitment to the center, as the situation continues to unfold.

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