Shane North
Term Expires 2025

Shane North was born and raised in Wagoner, Oklahoma, and is proud to call Wagoner his home. A 1987 graduate of Wagoner High School, Shane made a career as a public servant in Wagoner County for the past 19 years, serving as a City of Wagoner Police Officer and later as Director of Community Sentencing. 

Shane and his wife have lived in Ward 4 for over twenty years and are the proud parents of Colby North and Cori North-Nail and grandparents to three beautiful grandchildren. After looking for ways to become more involved in the community, Shane was honored to become a member of Masonic Lodge #98 and a Bedouin Shriner and remains an active participant in both organiztions today. Additionally, Shane enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid hunter and gardener. 

With a focus on smart growth, sustainability, and economic development, Shane is passionate about what continues to make the City of Wagoner a great place to live and raise a family. Having previously served as a councilman for Ward 4 for 10 years before taking a break to spend time with his family, Shane is excited to be back and is ready to work with other city council members, the mayor, and city staff to bring his knowledge and positive influence back to the town he calls home. 

Kevin Higginbottom
Term Expires 2027

Kevin Higginbottom is a Ward 4 City Councilor.  He and his family have resided in Wagoner since 2003. Kevin and his wife, Robin, have been married for over 24 years.  They have 3 children, Andrew and his wife Ashton, Matthew, and Abby.  Their family is very proud of Kevin’s oldest son who is serving our country in the U.S. Navy as a GM3.  The Higginbottoms are the small business owners of Above and Beyond Speech Therapy, PLLC, in downtown Wagoner.  Kevin is also co-owner of Nach-Yo Mamas Beef Jerky. 

Kevin is a 1993 graduate from Westmoore High School in Moore, Oklahoma. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, with a minor in Sociology, from Northeastern State University.  Kevin has a dynamic background in law enforcement.  He is a former employee of the City of Wagoner, having worked here as a Police Officer for 10 years.  During that time, Kevin was a K9 and narcotics officer.  Currently, Kevin is the lead court security officer at the Page Belcher Federal Court House, where he serves as a federal contractor for the United States Marshall Service.  Kevin is also the Unit Vice President for the United States Court Security Officer’s Union.  He is eager to bring his leadership abilities and networking expertise to the table of our city government.  

Kevin believes the employees of the City of Wagoner are the backbone to the framework of this community’s success, and he is proud to be a part of Wagoner’s path for future growth and achievement.  For several years, Kevin enjoyed coaching Wagoner youth football and basketball teams.   He has a heart for the youth in our community and is here to advocate for their betterment and success, both now and for future generations.  Kevin enjoys talking to the people of Wagoner and listening to their concerns.  He knows that a rising tide raises all ships and Kevin’s commitment to the City of Wagoner is to be that rising tide.     

On a personal note, some of Kevin’s hobbies and interests include spending time with his family, fishing, traveling, watching the Wagoner Bulldogs sports competitions, as well as supporting his OU Sooners.   He is an avid corn hole competitor and enjoys cooking, trying new dishes as well as preparing treasured traditional family recipes.  Kevin is a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wagoner, where he and his family attend weekly Mass.