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Eric Swanson | Southwest Ledger From the left, Lawton City Council candidate David Stebleton speaks while his fellow candidate Tiffiney Dimery listens during an Aug. 31 candidate forum at VFW Post 5263 in Lawton. The Lawton League of Women Voters hosted the event, which gave voters a chance to hear candidates’ views on city issues ahead of the Sept. 9 election.

Eric Swanson | Southwest Ledger From the left, Lawton City Council candidate David Stebleton speaks while his fellow candidate Tiffiney Dimery listens during an Aug. 31 candidate forum at VFW Post 5263 in Lawton. The Lawton League of Women Voters hosted the event, which gave voters a chance to hear candidates’ views on city issues ahead of the Sept. 9 election.

Voters hear from Lawton City Council candidates

LAWTON – Candidates competing for seats on the Lawton City Council fielded questions on topics including homelessness, street repairs and transparency during a recent candidates forum.The Lawton League of Women Voters hosted the Aug. 31 forum, at VFW Post 5263 in Lawton.

Comanche County early voting starts Sept. 4

From staff reports Early voting begins Sept. 4 for Comanche County voters.Voters who are unable to make it to the polls the day of the election may vote early at the Comanche County Election Board office, Election Board Secretary Amy Sims said in a news release.

ACOG and INCOG relaunch statewide initiative promoting EVs

From staff reports The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments and the Indian Nations Council of Governments recently announced the relaunch of Drive EV Oklahoma, a statewide initiative to promote electric vehicle adoption that prioritizes cleaner air, better health and lower transportation...