Oak Grove appoints Shane Shawbaker to vacant Ward 1 alderman seat

At a special meeting called Aug. 4, 2025, the Oak Grove Board of Aldermen appointed Shane Shawbaker to fill the vacant Ward 1 alderman seat and had him sworn in immediately.
Mayor Dana Webb introduced the nomination, saying Shane "has graciously said that he would fill the position" and described him as "very passionate about Oak Grove". The board moved and seconded the appointment and approved it by voice vote; no recorded nay votes were taken. Kim (City Clerk) administered the oath of office and Shawbaker took his seat.
The seat became vacant after the previous Ward 1 alderman, identified in the meeting as Sierra, moved out of the city. The board did not record a roll-call tally for the appointment; the motion passed on a voice vote. Several members welcomed Shawbaker after his swearing-in.
This action fills the immediate Ward 1 vacancy and allows the new alderman to participate in subsequent board business. No additional conditions or follow-up tasks were assigned during the appointment discussion.
Less-critical details: the appointment occurred during a short special meeting called expressly to consider filling the vacancy; the board adjourned shortly after the swearing-in.