This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250505695664/en/ View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250505695664/en/ We’d like to share more about how we work and what drives our day-to-day business How we use your information depends on the product and service that you use and your relationship with us To learn more about how we handle and protect your data, visit our privacy center Read our editorial policy to learn more about our process The Edmond Police Department released new information on Friday on an officer-involved stabbing They said Officer Caleb Hodam was recovering in the hospital and is expected to survive The officer was attacked on Thursday by a knife-wielding man during a traffic stop Edmond police arrested the 22-year-old Ocean Hudson at the scene A traffic stop near East 15th Street and Broadway turned into a crime scene “It was late in the afternoon probably around 4:30,” said Morgan Bear Morgan Bear owns a gun shop in the area and said the violent attack in the parking lot came out of nowhere “Pepper sprayed the officer doing the traffic stop and then there was a scuffle that ensued,” said Bear Police said Hudson stabbed the officer twice during the struggle Investigators found surveillance video from Jersey Mike's showing Hudson leaving his truck and running towards the officer The woman pulled over on the traffic stop witnessed the entire attack “There was a bystander who jumped in to try and help and another officer showed up.” Bear believes Hudson was tased rather than shot because the injured officer was pepper sprayed and there was a struggle on the ground involving several people “Those officers have to be concerned with everyone’s safety,” said Bear Police said officers on-scene rendered aid to the fallen officer before he was rushed to OU Medical Center “They never know what to expect when they walk up to a traffic stop but Hudson faces charges of assault and battery on an officer aggravated assault and battery on an officer assault and battery with a deadly weapon and obstruction of a police officer Hudson is in custody at the Oklahoma County Detention Center with a $250,000 bond Court records show he had a court hearing on Thursday in Canadian County on charges of possession of child pornography and lewd acts with a child Police said the driver in the traffic stop was not injured and that she had no involvement in the stabbing Jennifer Pierce is an Emmy-award-winning reporter and is a member of the Indigenous Journalists Association and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox OK (KOKH) — Edmond Police identified the suspect in the stabbing of an Edmond officer Police report 22-year-old Ocean Hudson was arrested at the scene and was transferred to the Oklahoma County Detention Center An Edmond police officer is in the hospital after being stabbed during a traffic stop At 15th and Broadway in the parking lot of Goodwill officers say a man unrelated to the traffic stop approached the officer and pepper-sprayed his face "Definitely a dangerous situation for the public out here," Emily Ward with the Edmond Police Department (EPD) said for our office,r we say they never know what to expect when they walk up to a traffic stop." Officials say the officer and the suspect began fighting the suspect reportedly stabbed the officer at least two times with a knife The knife is believed to have been a butcher knife "Our officer was alert on the scene at the time He is at OU Medical being assessed by doctors right now." EPD applauds a Good Samaritan who helped the officer as he waited for backup "It could possibly have been a life-saving act that this Good Samaritan made We never encourage the public to put themselves in danger but it was definitely a Godsend that he was there to help." they tased the suspect and took him into custody She says the officer is stable at the hospital fellow officers at the hospital with our officer right now of course along with his family." Ward says the driver involved in the traffic stop wasn't harmed This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available A man who was arrested after stabbing an Edmond Police officer during a traffic stop on Thursday has been identified The Edmond Police Department said one of its officers was conducting a routine traffic stop near East 15th Street and South Broadway when 22-year-old Ocean Hudson approached SEE ALSO: Officer stabbed during Edmond traffic stop, suspect in custody EPD says the officer was stabbed at least two times during the altercation but was able to call for backup Additional responding officers used a taser on Hudson and took him into custody whom EPD said it would identify Friday afternoon was treated on the scene and transported to the hospital Hudson has been transferred to the Oklahoma County Detention Center in Oklahoma City The driver involved in the original traffic stop was not connected to the altercation but EPD said the driver stayed on scene and cooperated as a witness Christian Hans is a Digital Content Producer for News 9 He joined News 9 full-time in July of 2022 after graduating from the University of Oklahoma SEE ALSO: Officer stabbed during Edmond traffic stop, suspect in custody Nearly 160 artists from across the country, a veritable buffet of food choices and a wide range of children's activities — plus a free shuttle to ease people's parking worries — are planned for the free May 2-4 event, which is organized by the Downtown Edmond Business Association I can't buy a $5,000 oil painting,' but so many of the artists have $10 prints if you just want to come and buy a little something or you want to come and buy a big something or your kid wants to come and buy something there's just a little bit of something for everybody," said festival director Michelle Schaefer Here's what you need to know about the 2025 Downtown Edmond Arts Festival: What are the festival hours and where can people park?Hours for the Downtown Edmond Arts Festival are 10 a.m Multiple streets and alleys in downtown Edmond are closed for the event festivalgoers are encouraged to park in the University of Central Oklahoma lots on the west side of First Street and University Drive and board a shuttle for the free three-minute ride to First Street and Littler Avenue The free shuttle will run every 15 minutes from UCO to downtown Edmond throughout the festival The juried fine arts showcase will feature 159 artists including 66 from 16 states outside Oklahoma with some traveling from as far as Minnesota pottery and photography will be sold and shown a dedicated section of First Street will spotlight artisans and crafters who will show off their skills in leather About 20 of the artists participating in the Downtown Edmond Arts Festival were showing their work last week in downtown Oklahoma City's long-running Festival of the Arts, Schaefer said. A sizable contingent of those artists next will head to Tulsa's Mayfest, which is May 9-11 in downtown Tulsa "We have about an 85% return rate of artists who come back with us We've got 14 artists who've been with us 15 or more years but then we also have 34 new artists that people have never seen before in our show OKC graphic designer, illustrator and photographer Todd E. Clark has been chosen as this year's featured artist for the Downtown Edmond Arts Festival. His colorful "Kitty Boy Prints," which depicts his cat named Prints in a cowboy hat and Western shirt is featured on the festival's T-shirts and posters The long-running festival is showcasing a broad variety of central Oklahoma entertainers, from singer-songwriter Peggy Johnson to circus act Hooplahoma The main stage under the pavilion in the Festival Marketplace will feature country music headliner Jason Young at 7 p.m Along with bringing Bluey, Disney Princesses and Spider-Man to make appearances inside the children's tent, Character Connection Co. will present its "Wicked" sing-along on the festival's primary stage at 3 p.m Keith Coast's Comedy Magic Show also will play the Festival Marketplace Stage at 12:45 p.m Adding to the family-friendly fun is a giant game area featuring super-sized versions of Connect 4 plus a 16-square-foot chessboard and an 8-foot piano keyboard And festivalgoers can try their own hand at making art at the chalk garden under the pavilion Attendees will find an array of festival foods on the menu at the 47th annual event Oklahoma vendors on the roster for the 2025 Downtown Edmond Arts Festival include Okie Brittle, Kona Ice, Let’s Do Greek, Wondervan Pops, Daisy Mae’s Icy Creamery, Shuckin’ Delicious Roasted Corn, Urban Wineworks and Whispering Meadows Winery. Othello's of Edmond will operate a beer trailer and a hot dog cart But Othello's and several other downtown Edmond restaurants also will be serving festivalgoers "People sometimes think the city puts this on but it's actually put on by the merchants of downtown Edmond how we afford our services that we provide to our members to promote and bring people to downtown," Schaefer said "A lot of the stores are open extended hours The restaurants are offering special deals and we want people to not only look at the art 'I never knew this was here; I'll have to come back.' So we have great support from our from our merchants." For more information on the Downtown Edmond Arts Festival, go to https://downtownedmondok.com/downtown-edmond-arts-festival and https://www.facebook.com/DowntownEdmondArtsFestival. (This story was updated to meet our standards.) Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall. 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The annual Downtown Edmond Arts Festival will take place May 2-4 in downtown Edmond there will be multiple street and alley closures Mark Nash will be sworn in as the 57th Mayor of the City of Edmond after defeating former Councilmember Tom Robins in the April 1 municipal general election In unofficial results posted by the Oklahoma State Election Board Some residents have expressed concerns that there are unsafe levels of lead in the City of Edmond water Letters went out this week from the City of Edmond’s Water Resources department outlining EPA/Oklahoma Department of Environme.. The City of Edmond has long been committed to doing all it can to keep the community beautiful and thriving in so many ways and for nearly 30 years now the Urban Forestry program has played a vital role in that effort N Midwest Blvd will be closed to through traffic between E Coffee Creek Road beginning March 17 while crews from Oklahoma County (District 3) upgrade stormwater and drainage infrastructure and reconstruct the road Social Media An Edmond police officer was stabbed at least twice during a traffic stop According to a Facebook post from the Edmond Police Department the police officer was conducting a routine traffic stop near West 15th Street and Broadway Avenue at 4:30 p.m which resulted in the officer being stabbed at least twice tased the suspect and took him into custody the officer was transported to the University of Oklahoma Medical Center and admitted to the hospital No charges had been filed by mid-afternoon May 2 regarding the incident according to the Oklahoma County court clerk's office The Oklahoman was unable to confirm the status of the officer and any individuals involved in the incident The Edmond Police Department said this is still an active investigation and more information will be shared when appropriate An officer was injured and a suspect is in custody after a stabbing during a traffic stop in Edmond while an officer was conducting a traffic stop The officer was stabbed at least two times during the altercation and responding officers used a taser on the suspect and took them into custody The officer was treated on the scene and transported to the hospital and is in stable condition but did stay on scene and cooperated as a witness. The Oklahoma City Police Department shared their support for the officer saying Jordan is a three-time Emmy-nominated multimedia journalist who began his broadcast journalism career in La Crosse Jordan came to Oklahoma City after four years with La Crosse’s CBS affiliate WKBT News 8 Now Destini Pittman is a digital content producer at News 9 She joined the team in June 2024 after graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma with a degree in Professional Media Edmond's annual Downtown Art Festival kicks off Friday and the City of Edmond announced there will be street closures The city says these streets will be closed from Thursday at 4 a.m Citylink Edmond will provide free rides to guests Guests can park in the University of Central Oklahoma campus parking lot and a shuttle will take them to the festival The buses run every 15 minutes between 9:30 a.m The service will run from the parking lot to the CityLink Bus Stop The festival is Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m the globally recognized retail chain known for offering affordable and unique products is excited to announce the grand opening of its latest store in Edmond Located at the Shoppes at Edmond University this store marks a significant milestone in Daiso's U.S "We are thrilled to open our new store in Edmond," said Jack Williams Chief Retail Operations Officer for Daiso USA "This milestone reflects the continued support of our customers and we're excited to introduce Daiso's budget-friendly offerings to the Edmond community We invite everyone to Discover Daiso and explore the variety of products we offer." located at the Shoppes at Edmond University spans 10,000 square feet and features a wide selection of products across multiple categories Customers can find everything from Japanese-inspired home decor and kitchenware to beauty products Daiso's commitment to providing affordable and unique merchandise has made it a go-to destination for shoppers seeking unique items at great prices "Thanks to the enthusiasm of our loyal customers we're excited to expand in Oklahoma," said John Clarke "We continue to see growing demand in the region and we're proud to be opening more stores in 2025 With 187 stores now operating across the U.S. we're excited to serve new communities and bring the Daiso experience to even more customers." Daiso will offer exclusive promotions at the Shoppes at Edmond University location the first 100 customers who make a minimum purchase of $30 will receive a special Daiso goodie bag as a thank-you for their support Store hours will be Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m About Daiso: Daiso is a global retail chain founded in Japan known for its wide selection of unique and affordable products across categories such as household goods market in 2005 and has expanded into multiple states is excited to announce the grand opening of its latest .. Retail Household, Consumer & Cosmetics Corporate Expansion Do not sell or share my personal information: They pack their bags in the family Honda Pilot every Friday afternoon at 4:30 sometimes Saturday morning at 8 and drive 229 miles straight to Mesquite for workouts at the Velocracy Baseball Academy one of the nation’s leading minority youth programs This is where the Sims family will stay for the weekend and watch their son train with legendary coach Omar Washington who played in the Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox organizations They’ll go to church Sunday morning at the Greenville Avenue Church of Christ in Richardson return to the complex for more personalized training and head back at 4:30 each Sunday for a 3 ½-hour drive back home to Edmond Major League Baseball scouts will soon be making this same trek watching perhaps the most electrifying young pitcher in the land a 17-year-old junior at Edmond Santa Fe High School And he is captivating the imagination of everyone from Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene to former All-Star pitcher Kenny Hill to hundreds of scouts throughout the country “If he came out in this year’s draft," one Midwest scout said He not only throws harder than any high school player in the country but actually knows where the ball is going." Said a West Coast scout: “He reminds me of a young Doc Gooden." Said Midwest scout: “Think of a right-handed Randy Johnson." Said a Southwest Scout: “He reminds me of Dave Stewart with his aggressiveness." REQUIRED READING: How MLB prospects Ethan Holliday, Eli Willits developed 'friendship that’ll last forever' In a baseball world where there are only 16 Black pitchers in all of Major League Baseball with only six Black pitchers drafted in the first round in the last decade “I’ve never had anybody with these type of tools,’’ said Washington who has spent 28 years working with kids as the founder of Citius Baseball which has produced thousands of pro and collegiate players and (Francisco) Lindor and (Bryce) Harper from Perfect Game develop into All-Stars “But I’ve never seen anybody with this much potential with a fierce competitiveness to become the pitcher everyone will want to emulate on and off the field “I know everyone says I have a calm demeanor," Sims said “They call me the silent killer in high school." Sims was actually a shortstop until Washington convinced him and his father that a 6-foot-8 shortstop wasn’t going to cut it It took a year for him to get serious about pitching but they don’t have the people behind them or in the network to get them through He’s a special talent because of his unique size and makeup and mental skills “It’s almost like that Kobe Bryant mentality He really has all of the attributes of a true professional." His father and his uncles all played baseball played college basketball and one of her brothers played college baseball but it was only natural to teach his son the game of baseball He rudely discovered that Savion was something special when he knocked out his front teeth while trying to catch him If he received collegiate baseball scholarships The offers started rolling in after eighth grade but with the way scouts already are drooling over him there’s a better chance of OU shutting down their football program than Sims stepping onto campus for his freshman year “This is a testament to all of the work he’s put in," said Damon Sims “People started to recognize he has talent More: Vote: Who will be Oklahoma high school baseball player of the year? Sims will spend this summer traveling and playing in tournament showcases He has an open invitation to MLB’s youth tournaments Sims met Greene at the Dream Series in January and since are frequently exchanging messages is a sounding board and travelled from his Dallas home to watch him pitch Monday I can’t believe the help I’m getting," said Sims who pitched a five-inning perfect game in his last start “Hunter is an example of what I can be in the future and don’t have anything else in mind but go dominate high school drive three hours to watch me and give me advice is insane." says he wouldn’t be wasting his time if he didn’t believe Sims loved the game and was willing to dedicate himself to becoming the best pitcher with his god-given talent I’m excited for him and to see what happens Sims is hoping to play it forward by being a role model himself for other young Black pitchers If young Black kids watch him dominating on the mound for a lot of (Black) guys when you first get in you’re seen more of a position player," said Brewers reliever Grant Anderson some people might see it as a waste of athleticism to be a pitcher wanting to be like were the position players I wanted to do my hair like Prince Fielder I wanted to be like (Gary) Sheffield or (Andrew) McCutchen Maybe every five days you might see a CC (Sabathia) or a Dontrelle (Willis) but you want to be like the guys you see the most “You just didn’t see that Black superstar pitcher often do I want to be like the guy I saw a month ago or the guy I see on ESPN all of the time?" More: OU baseball commit Hunter Watson strikes out 21 batters for Tuttle against Bridge Creek with Sabathia becoming the third Black starting pitcher to be inducted into the Hall of Fame this summer and Greene being one of baseball’s best pitcher the first three weeks perhaps there will be an influx of young Black athletes wanting to be pitchers There were 29 Black pitchers who appeared in at least one game last season especially with the draft these last couple of years," Anderson said “Hopefully those guys can get to the majors and make a big difference." Sims can be one of those difference-makers “There’s no doubt in my mind he will," Washington said. “I see that star power. I see him just warming up at 95-mph. He has the ability to throw a changeup like (Yankees closer) Devin Williams’ I see the 87 to 88-mph slider that will go to 92 to 93-mph at the next level literally surrounding him to be around him Follow Nightengale on X: @Bnightengale Edmond police responded to a burglary at a home on Pinnacle Lane officers spoke to a female victim who was home alone during the incident The female victim told investigators that three male suspects entered the home while she was in her bedroom She said the suspects punched her in the face several times and struck her with an ice scraper The suspects reportedly went through the home and stole about $10,000 belonging to the woman and her roommates the suspects reportedly told her they were looking for one of her roommates and that they would be returning one of whom was the woman they spoke to from the first incident Officers learned that one had been assaulted and a third roommate was dead in one of the bedrooms after being shot Investigators believe there was an altercation in the back bedroom before the fatal shooting two blood-covered knives were found in the room leaving investigators to believe that one of the suspects was injured Officials said one of the suspects wore light-colored shoes with black soles and distinct black spots on the toe and midsole areas detectives identified a white Kia Forte as a car that was possibly used in the murder The car came back registered to Alayjah Stewart and Adrian Carr Officials said dealership paperwork linked Tauriawn Knight to the vehicle Police found the car at an apartment complex and the dealership decal were removed to possibly hinder identification After briefly interviewing Stewart and Carr investigators identified Zimarion Blocker as a possible suspect Knight and Robert Mayfield were arrested for their involvement Officers reported that Mayfield's hand was heavily bandaged when he was arrested The affidavit said Blocker is a known associate of Knight and Mayfield a Forest Police Officer stopped a Kia Forte driven by Mayfield Blocker was wearing light-colored shoes like the ones seen in the surveillance video from the night of the murder investigators were near Gaelic Glen Drive searching for Blocker He was seen entering and exiting a home before leaving in a black Chevy sedan and Blocker reportedly agreed to be interviewed He also denied having contact with Knight and Mayfield since the traffic stop The affidavit also stated Blocker denied going to the Pinnacle Lane address evidence contradicted Blocker's story and confirmed his involvement in both incidents: The following have been arrested in connection with the murder: For more local news delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter by clicking here. Edmond North High School will move to remote learning on Thursday due to a power outage. According to EPS, Edmond North High School is facing a loss of power due to downed power lines. The district says it is working with Edmond Electric to establish how long the outage could last. EPS also says there are road closures in the area, and traffic is being rerouted. "We will have updates as soon as possible," EPS Superintendent Dr. Angela Grunewald said in a statement released by the district. "Thank you for your patience and understanding." Edmond Electric says the power line was downed by wind. Christian Hans is a Digital Content Producer for News 9. He joined News 9 full-time in July of 2022 after graduating from the University of Oklahoma.  \"We will have updates as soon as possible,\" EPS Superintendent Dr. Angela Grunewald said in a statement released by the district. \"Thank you for your patience and understanding.\" Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox! READ MOREEdmond police arrest UCO coach after reckless driving tip whiskey found in vehicleby DeAngelo Marquise Vaxter OK (KOKH) — University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos head coach Adam Dorrel was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence when officers responded to reports of a reckless driver near Smiling Hill Boulevard and S According to an Edmond Police Department report a witness saw a blue Ford Bronco driving erratically and hitting a curb Officers later found the vehicle parked in the roadway and identified the driver as Adam Dorrel Police noted that Dorrel had slurred speech Dorrel later admitted to consuming alcohol He also refused to complete standard field sobriety tests and resisted exiting the vehicle Officers helped him out of the car and noted he was unsteady on his feet Police said a ceramic Starbucks mug containing whiskey was found in the car where he refused breath and blood tests and requested a lawyer The University of Central Oklahoma released the following statement: Body and cash cam video have been released For more local news delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter by clicking here. Edmond police arrested a driver who rammed into a police car as they attempted to flee as an officer patrolled the parking lot of a La Quinta Inn & Suites the officer blocked it in and confronted a woman who appeared to be living inside the vehicle Nisly stepped on the gas and attempted to reverse Nisly rammed into the push bar of the officer's vehicle and was unable to push past Another officer used a police baton to bash the driver's side window Nisly hurled a urine-filled 7-Eleven Big Gulp at the officers and waved a pointed metal object that looked like a knife It wasn't until after the heated confrontation that officers identified the cup's liquid contents as urine one of the officers went to the hospital to get checked out Police said Nisly had several outstanding warrants in Nebraska The Webster City girls golf team returned to action on Thursday Edmond in North Central Conference action at Links Public Golf Course in Webster City Webster City would come away with the meet with a team score of 221 (+77) as the top scorers for the Lynx were junior Alleyna Dawson and sophomore Mylie Keller while freshman Haydin Sealine rounded out scoring with a 60 (+24) Webster City girls golf returns to action on Friday for the Kuemper Catholic Invite at Carroll National Golf Club in Carroll South Hamilton and Roland-Story boys golf compete in HOIAC quad meet at Saydel Oklahoma City consists of 620 square miles of land mass and that doesn't include the suburbs that make the metro area even more exciting Edmond and beyond all have their own restaurants that add to the culinary conversation So here are eight great restaurants to try in Edmond More: Our ultimate dining guide for 2025: Every restaurant you should try in OKC this year More info: Restaurant website More: What's the best restaurant near you? Check out USA TODAY's 2025 Restaurants of the Year. More info: These Oklahoma restaurants, chefs are in the semifinals for 2025 James Beard Awards Sparrow Modern Italian hours: 4:30 to 9 p.m More info: Family dynamics: How one family built their three-decade restaurant legacy More info: Restaurant website More info: Edmond brothers take a creative approach to Farmers Grain Kitchen + Cellar More info: Food, parking and vodka: What to know ahead of the 2024-2025 OKC Thunder season More info: How an OKC Mediterranean restaurant survived despite COVID-19: Limited hours 'helped us' More info: Restaurant website More info: Restaurant website Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson III held a press conference Tuesday afternoon announcing the arrest of six individuals tied to a violent kidnapping and robbery near Edmond in 2024 According to a press release from the Oklahoma County Sheriff's office the arrests follow a months-long investigation into the June 14 in which a woman was forcibly taken at gunpoint from the parking lot of a coffee shop near 178th Street and North MacArthur Boulevard the suspects beat and choked the woman until she was unconscious and forced her to send $10,000 to one of her captors via CashApp authorities say the victim was released in southwest Oklahoma City prompting the issuance of a Kasey Alert that was later canceled once she was found and evaluated by EMSA and forensic investigators aided in the investigation Authorities say that photos taken from the victim’s Tesla and later social media activity played a key role in identifying at least one of the suspects Sheriff Johnson emphasized that the incident was not random and that the public was not in danger A Kasey Alert was issued for a 43-year-old woman after she was reportedly kidnapped at gunpoint in broad daylight outside a coffee shop near Deer Creek Law enforcement says they later found her in southwest Oklahoma City Early statements from the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office indicated the kidnapping was not believed to be random Read more: ‘Unusual’ Reported Kidnapping in Edmond; Oklahoma County Sheriff Investigate Investigators say that they had identified 23-year-old Kadarryus Caples of Fort Worth as a suspect after recovering Tesla footage showing him unmasked and holding a rifle The victim later picked Caples from a photo lineup Police say he was accused of beating and choking Brown Read more: Suspect Identified in Reported Kidnapping, Arrest Warrant Filed Authorities said they discovered a social media post in which Caples was seen carrying a rifle matching the one in the Tesla footage complete with a rubber band around the magazine Investigators said the visual evidence further confirmed his connection to the case Deputies said that they had also recovered the rental car used in the kidnapping Read more: Police Find Social Media Post Linking Suspect to Edmond Kidnapping Graham joined the News 9 team in February of 2025 He is dedicated to sharing the diverse stories that have shaped his country and his community Read more: ‘Unusual’ Reported Kidnapping in Edmond; Oklahoma County Sheriff Investigate Read more: Suspect Identified in Reported Kidnapping, Arrest Warrant Filed Read more: Police Find Social Media Post Linking Suspect to Edmond Kidnapping After entering a four-man field and surviving a tight general election cut Mark Nash has won the Edmond mayoral seat in a runoff against former Ward 1 Councilman Tom Robins finalizing a new-look city council set to be seated this May Edmond Public Schools Board of Education District 5 incumbent Marcus Jones retained his seat as the district moves through its superintendent search According to unofficial online results from the Oklahoma State Election Board, out of 9,654 votes cast, Nash earned 54.86 percent and beat Robins by 938 votes. In the February general election Nash also finished ahead of Robins as the race’s top candidate A career fiscal professional, Nash said throughout his campaign that the failed general obligation bond proposal on the ballot last November served as his primary motivation to run for mayor He repeatedly voiced his opposition to the measure’s attempt to raise property taxes by about 14 percent and outlined a vision to simplify city finances and more responsibly spend available funds was one of the GO bond package’s most vocal supporters he was more open to suggesting the Edmond Police Department could improve its community policing efforts than Robins who sported the endorsement of the local Fraternal Order of Police chapter “Today’s win is the first step in a united effort to bring greater transparency and accountability to Edmond city finances and planning Edmond voters have spoken with undeniable clarity that there is work to be done and they’ve entrusted me to do exactly what I’ve said,” Nash said donated and volunteered to make phone calls thank you for believing in me and in the importance of the work ahead.” Jones held an early voting advantage when the first results became available on Election Night and never relinquished his lead according to unofficial state election board results A total of 4,350 votes were cast in the school board election The current EPS Board of Education president, Jones will return to his seat as the board continues its search for a new superintendent following the retirement of Superintendent Angela Grunewald who will depart at the end of the school year At a candidate forum hosted by the Edmond chapter of the Parent Legislative Action Coalition and moderated by NonDoc Jones noted he has already helped conduct some interviews with superintendent candidates Jones touted his experience in the office, which he has held since late 2021, and his experience as a systems administrator for the Department of the Air Force. In a January interview with NonDoc he indicated retaining local school district control solving issues in a “rational way” and offering alt-certified teachers greater professional development opportunities were some of his top priorities “I’m honored to continue serving on the Edmond Public School board I’m deeply grateful for the support of the community and the trust of parents,” Jones said my top priority will be our students and educators I’m excited for what’s ahead in EPS with brand new schools to open (Update: This article was updated at 9:15 p.m to include a statement from Jones following his reelection.) The two runoff candidates to be Edmond’s next mayor met again in another debate News 9 co-moderated the debate in partnership with NonDoc Media Former councilman Tom Robins and financial professional Mark Nash finished at the top of a four-person race in February Nash led the general election with 34.89% of the vote The difference between the candidates' results was a mere 45 ballots an indication of the competitiveness of April's runoff election The candidates sparred on several issues during their first debate appearance Candidates answered questions related to housing “I was opposed to the GO bond issues,” candidate Mark Nash said near the beginning of his closing statement if you’ve got the ability to help solve the problems after that tax goes down to defeat While Nash drew heavily on his financial background Robins instead related many of his policy positions back to his experience on City Council I’m going to get passionate about the crime issue here,” Robins said near the beginning of his closing statement it’s kind of indicative of what and how I do things I got alerted that there was an illegal massage parlor in my district I was the only member of City Council to hold town halls The runoff election is scheduled for April 1 Early voting will be held on Friday and Saturday Robins' campaign highlights his experience as a former city councilman while Nash focuses on fiscal responsibility in city government 11 general election with 34.89% of the vote A full list of April 1 elections can be found HERE Matt McCabe is an award-winning journalist who has worked in Rockford Matt joined the News 9 team in May of 2023 as a multimedia journalist A full list of April 1 elections can be found HERE Edmond Public Schools has announced its newest superintendent following the retirement of Dr SEE ALSO: Edmond Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Angela Grunewald Announces Retirement the district announced the 23rd Superintendent of Edmond Public Schools will be Dr the district says Delich brings 21 years of experience as an educator joining the district after holding leadership roles in Minnesota's two largest public school districts for six years The district said Delich has also served as a high school and middle school principal Delich says he hopes to begin his first day of work at EPS on July 1 SEE ALSO: Edmond Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Angela Grunewald Announces Retirement