Lawton City Council

FISTA Building |Photo by Christopher Bryan

FISTA Building |Photo by Christopher Bryan

Lawton OKs $2M more in funding for FISTA

Eric Swanson
Thursday, January 27, 2022
LAWTON – Lawton City Council has granted the FISTA Development Trust Authority’s request for an additional $2 million, which will come from the city’s 2019 Industrial Development Capital Improvement Projects fund. The council voted 7-0 Tuesday to approve the request. Councilman Jay Burk was absent.
Ward 2 Councilmember Kelly Harris, left, and May Stan Booker listen during a Lawton City Council meeting. The council put off addressing a request for additional funds that will help FISTA cover the cost of renovating the Sears building. ERIC SWANSON|LEDGER PHOTO

Ward 2 Councilmember Kelly Harris, left, and May Stan Booker listen during a Lawton City Council meeting. The council put off addressing a request for additional funds that will help FISTA cover the cost of renovating the Sears building. ERIC SWANSON|LEDGER PHOTO

Lawton Council delays action on additional $2 million FISTA request

Eric Swanson
Thursday, January 20, 2022
LAWTON — Officials with the FISTA Development Trust Authority will have to wait until later this month to learn whether the Lawton City Council approves a request for additional funds. The council decided Jan.
From left, Municipal Judge Nathan Johnson swears in Ward 2 Councilmember Kelly Harris, Ward 1 Councilmember Mary Ann Hankins and Mayor Stan Booker. Hankins and Booker were sworn in for their second terms, while Harris was sworn in for his first term. Kaley Patterson Dorsey/City of Lawton

From left, Municipal Judge Nathan Johnson swears in Ward 2 Councilmember Kelly Harris, Ward 1 Councilmember Mary Ann Hankins and Mayor Stan Booker. Hankins and Booker were sworn in for their second terms, while Harris was sworn in for his first term. Kaley Patterson Dorsey/City of Lawton

Lawton council welcomes Harris, swears in Booker, Hankins for second terms

Eric Swanson
Thursday, January 13, 2022
LAWTON — Lawton City Council said goodbye Monday to an outgoing councilman and welcomed his replacement. The council hosted a swearing-in ceremony for Mayor Stan Booker, returning Councilwoman Mary Ann Hankins and incoming Councilman Kelly Harris in the City Hall Auditorium.
Pandemic Pay

Pandemic Pay

Lawton approves premium pay plan for pandemic employees

Eric Swanson
Thursday, December 23, 2021
LAWTON — Lawton City Council has signed off on a plan to reward employees who worked through the pandemic. The council recently authorized City Manager Michael Cleghorn to use part of the city’s American Rescue Plan Act dollars to implement the plan.
Clarity Telecom spokesman Desi Stoops addresses the Lawton City Council Dec. 14 at City Hall. The council directed city staff to draw up a cable franchise agreement with Clarity Telecom, a South Dakota-based cable and broadband internet provider doing business as Bluepeak. ERIC SWANSON/LEDGER PHOTO

Clarity Telecom spokesman Desi Stoops addresses the Lawton City Council Dec. 14 at City Hall. The council directed city staff to draw up a cable franchise agreement with Clarity Telecom, a South Dakota-based cable and broadband internet provider doing business as Bluepeak. ERIC SWANSON/LEDGER PHOTO

Lawton Council OKs 2nd cable, internet provider

Eric Swanson
Thursday, December 23, 2021
LAWTON — Lawton residents could see their options for cable and broadband internet service expand in the future. The Lawton City Council directed city staff on Dec.
Kelly Harris

Kelly Harris

Harris takes Ward 2 seat by 5 votes

Eric Swanson
Thursday, November 11, 2021
LAWTON – Five votes made the difference for Lawton City Council candidate Kelly Harris. Harris captured 210 votes in Tuesday’s runoff election for the Ward 2 seat on the council, or about 50% of the total. His opponent, Mark Malone, finished with 205 votes – about 49% of the total.
From the left, Lawton City Councilmen Allan Hampton and Sean Fortenbaugh chat before a council meeting Tuesday at Lawton City Hall. The council took steps Tuesday to collect unpaid utility bills and court fines. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

From the left, Lawton City Councilmen Allan Hampton and Sean Fortenbaugh chat before a council meeting Tuesday at Lawton City Hall. The council took steps Tuesday to collect unpaid utility bills and court fines. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

Lawton taking steps to collect unpaid debt

Eric Swanson
Thursday, September 30, 2021
LAWTON – Lawton is stepping up its efforts to collect unpaid utility bills and municipal court fines.
Election dates. Photo Provided.

Election dates. Photo Provided.

Election dates

Staff Reports
Thursday, September 23, 2021
With the primary election for the Lawton City Council behind them, candidates are preparing for November’s vote.   Candidates Kelly Harris and Mark Malone survived the Sept. 14 primary election for the Ward 2 seat on the council, setting the stage for a runoff election in November.
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