Meet the Comanche City Counciul candidates

March 27, 2025

by Todd Brooks

Comanche voters will decide on two seats on the Comanche City Council on April 1.

Due to terms ending and filling vacated seats, four of the five seats on the council were up for grabs. Only two of the four seats are contested. At-large council member Braydon Harris was the only official not up for re-election.

Ward 1 representative and current mayor Smokey Dobbins refiled and will serve another term as he is running unopposed. Also running unopposed is Annetta Garlinger, who is taking over the Ward 4 position after she was the only candidate who filed.

Ward 2 has two candidates vying for the seat currently held by Wanda Moore, who chose not to run for re-election. The candidates are Michael Moore and Dennis McQuinn.

Ward 3 also has two candidates running with current member Michael Shuey facing Dylan Savage. Shuey was appointed late last year to fill the seat vacated by Sharon Rounds.

Following is a look at the candidates running in contested races along with Garlinger, who will be serving her first term.

Ward 2

Name: Dennis McQuinn

Spouse: Dana

Current employment: Owner of Tribe Pride Pizza

Years lived in Comanche: 21

Why are you running?: I want to serve the citizens of Comanche and make the right decisions for the growth and prosperity of our town. I feel there have been decisions in the past that have not done this. I want to be a part of the community and listen to people.

Name: Michael Moore

Spouse/Children: Suzanne Moore; children - Ashley Parkhurst, Jude, Makayla, Makenna and Delaney

Current employment: Owner and operator of Fallen Empires, LLC

Years lived in Comanche: Lifetime minus a few years I lived in Fort Worth, Texas

Why are you running: I really do love living in this little town. I feel as though we have good city employees who do a good job…I feel the city needs the resources to be able to provide the services it should as well as possible given the reality of the circumstances we find ourselves in at the time.

Ward 3

Name: Dylan Savage

Spouse/Children: Ashley Savage; children - Halle, Lyric, Kasen and Tripp

Current employment: Geo Group, Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility

Years lived in Comanche: 15 years, as a child I grew up down the road in Meridian

Why are you running: For the past year I have been very interested in the overall health of our town, as many people may have seen. I have pushed for change with the last city manager who eventually quit. Personally, I believe the best way to help our town is to get new “blood” in the council. If chosen for Ward 3 city council member I promise not to let any votes go through without asking thorough questions. I will listen to our citizens.

Name: Michael Shuey

Spouse/Children: Sylvia Shuey; children - Amber, twins Cameron and Justin and granddaughter Lia Meda

Years lived in Comanche: 2
Why are you running?: As a ew homeowner and resident of the wonderful town of Comanche, I would like to continue helping Comanche keep its small-town values as well as helping the town grow and prosper. While serving on the city council these last five months, i have met many great people and I hope to continue working with them. I am a Christian with conservative values.

Ward 4

Name: Annetta Garlinger

Spouse/Children: Tim Garlinger; children - Hollie Harkins, Abbie Gilmore, Melanie Garlinger and Breelie Garlinger

Current Employment: Second grade teacher at Comanche Elementary

Years lived in Comanche: 35 years

Why are you running?: I have taken an interest in the town where I have lived for 35 years. I would like to continue to see growth and improvement in the City of Comanche. I hope that I can help with this process to continue receiving better things for our community.

ew homeowner and resident of the wonderful town of Comanche, I would like to continue helping Comanche keep its small-town values as well as helping the town grow and prosper. While serving on the city council these last five months, i have met many great people and I hope to continue working with them. I am a Christian with conservative values.

Ward 4

Name: Annetta Garlinger

Spouse/Children: Tim Garlinger; children - Hollie Harkins, Abbie Gilmore, Melanie Garlinger and Breelie Garlinger

Current Employment: Second grade teacher at Comanche Elementary

Years lived in Comanche: 35 years

Ward 4

Name: Annetta Garlinger

Spouse/Children: Tim Garlinger; children - Hollie Harkins, Abbie Gilmore, Melanie Garlinger and Breelie Garlinger

Current Employment: Second grade teacher at Comanche Elementary

Years lived in Comanche: 35 years