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City urges citizens to report flood damage

The city of Lawton’s Stormwater Management Division is asking residents to call the division’s hotline to report any recent flood damage, according to a news release from City Hall. To report flood damage, residents may call the hotline at (580) 581-3565.

LEDA considering property transfer

LAWTON – The Lawton Economic Development Authority is considering transferring LEDA-owned property to the city of Lawton. The authority, which is the economic development arm of City Hall, recently directed city staff to research the process of turning the property over to the city.
From the left, Lawton City Council members Linda Chapman and Mary Ann Hankins chat with Mayor Stan Booker before Tuesday’s meeting. The council approved the city’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-23, which calls for a 15% increase in utility rates and other service fees. Eric Swanson/Staff photo

From the left, Lawton City Council members Linda Chapman and Mary Ann Hankins chat with Mayor Stan Booker before Tuesday’s meeting. The council approved the city’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-23, which calls for a 15% increase in utility rates and other service fees. Eric Swanson/Staff photo

City OKs 15% hike in service, utility fees

  LAWTON – Lawton residents will pay 15% more in fees for city services, including water and sewer service, in the coming fiscal year.

Forensic audit bill DOA in Senate

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that would have required an “independent third party” to conduct a “forensic audit” of the general election that took place a year and a half ago, on November 3, 2020, was dead on arrival in the state Senate. Senate Bill 1690 did not define the term “forensic audit.

Session wraps - for now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The second session of the 58th Oklahoma Legislature ended last Friday with veto overrides, a raft of social legislation and a vivid, public fight between the legislature’s Republican leadership and Governor Kevin Stitt.