This young man has just started his college in University of Oklahoma, this young major is still living with his parents in the city of Muskogee. He is winning the election with nearly 70 percent vote over Hershel McBride, 70 years old incumbent major of Muskogee. (I think this 70 is sacred number for John :D)
John Tyler priorities as a major will be creating an independent ethics commission to monitor elected and appointed city officials. "First and foremost, Muskogee is my one and only interest right now," Hammons said from his office inside the city's municipal building.
Hammons start his political record as senior class president at Muskogee High School in 2007, he served as president of both the Young Republicans and the Young Democrats.
Hammons is a Republican, the same party as the president Bush and the youngest delegate in Republican National Convention.
But for this city election, Hammons choose to run with non-partisan candidate and win the election quite well. Resident of Muskogee appears willing to give the young mayor a chance.
"He doesn't have the baggage. He doesn't owe anybody anything," said local restaurateur Gary Armstrong. "It's sort of a fresh start for Muskogee."
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