Council sets dates for voters to consider candidates for Ward 7 seat
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The Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday set in motion the process to fill the Ward 7 seat being vacated by John Pettis.Pettis faces allegations of embezzlement and intentionally failing to file state tax returns. He has resigned effective May 31.
Prosecutors allege Pettis converted donations intended for charity to his own use.
The city council called a special primary election for Aug. 28 and a special runoff, if necessary, for Nov. 6 for voters to fill the seat.
Filing will be June 13, 14 and 15.
In the interim, the council will appoint a council member to serve, pending the election.
The council is accepting applications between Wednesday morning and next Tuesday, May 29, at 5 p.m., in the city clerk's office.
The council most likely will vote June 19 on the interim appointment.
![<p>Charged Oklahoma City Councilman John A. Pettis Jr. made his first court appearance Tuesday. [Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman Archives]</p>](http://cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/large960_blur-4de412a615ff65fbdf6e4e92db471225.jpg)
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