Rep. Dean Davis Censured By State House After Arrest

Rep. Dean Davis Censured By State House After Arrest

The Oklahoma House of Representatives censured Rep. Dean Davis (R-Broken Arrow) Monday, days after an arrest in downtown Oklahoma City.

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The vote for the censure received 81 yes votes and 9 no votes. Rep. Davis was not in attendance.

This is all in response to the Broken Arrow representative's public intoxication arrest on March 23.

Rep. Davis has been removed from all committees until he issues a public apology.

Rep. Cyndi Munson released the following statement after the vote:

"When a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives violates the law they must be held accountable. The video from the Representative's arrest shows that he was detained related to intoxication and attempted to use his position as an elected official to avoid facing consequences. It appears he needs to seek help and I sincerely hope he does. 
As members of the House of Representatives, we are not are above the law and we must protect the public safety of all people. It is incumbent upon us to continue to hold members who violate the law accountable."


Speaker of the House Charles McCall (R-Atoka) issued the following statement:

"As a body, the House of Representatives and its members must hold ourselves to a high standard, and Rep. Davis' conduct did not live up to that standard. The decision to censure a member of the House is not one that is made easily or carelessly, but is made when it is necessary to maintain the integrity of the House of Representatives and the trust of the great people of the state of Oklahoma in their government. The House of Representatives has nothing but the utmost respect for the members of our law enforcement community, and we expect the members of our body to exemplify that in their dealings with law enforcement."