Board of Comanche County Commissioners

This map shows the current boundaries for Lawton’s eight voting wards. The Lawton Redistricting Committee has redrawn ward boundaries to account for population shifts, using data from the 2020 census as a guide. Courtesy City of Lawton

This map shows the current boundaries for Lawton’s eight voting wards. The Lawton Redistricting Committee has redrawn ward boundaries to account for population shifts, using data from the 2020 census as a guide. Courtesy City of Lawton

Lawton set to adopt new ward boundaries Jan. 26

Eric Swanson
Thursday, January 20, 2022
LAWTON — Lawton Redistricting Commission is moving one step closer to adopting a new voting ward map. The commission hosted a public hearing Jan. 14 about the new map, which sets boundaries for Lawton’s eight voting wards.
Board of Comanche County Commissioners Chairman Alvin Cargill prepares for Monday’s meeting at the Comanche County Courthouse. Following a closed session, the commission said it needed more information before acting on negotiations of premium pay for certain county employees. ERIC SWANSON/LEDGER PHOTO

Board of Comanche County Commissioners Chairman Alvin Cargill prepares for Monday’s meeting at the Comanche County Courthouse. Following a closed session, the commission said it needed more information before acting on negotiations of premium pay for certain county employees. ERIC SWANSON/LEDGER PHOTO

County puts off acting on premium wages

Eric Swanson
Thursday, January 6, 2022
LAWTON – Saying it needed more information, the Board of Comanche County Commissioners delayed action Monday on negotiations over possible premium pay for certain workers.
Comanche County Commissioners Johnny Owens, left, and Gail Turner review documents during the Board of Comanche County Commissioners’ meeting Monday at the Comanche County Courthouse. The commission postponed a closed-door session to discuss employee-related negotiations over possible premium pay for a certain group of workers. ERIC SWANSON/LEDGER PHOTO

Comanche County Commissioners Johnny Owens, left, and Gail Turner review documents during the Board of Comanche County Commissioners’ meeting Monday at the Comanche County Courthouse. The commission postponed a closed-door session to discuss employee-related negotiations over possible premium pay for a certain group of workers. ERIC SWANSON/LEDGER PHOTO

COMANCHE CO.: Commissioner board delays closed session

Eric Swanson
Thursday, December 30, 2021
LAWTON – The Board of Comanche County Commissioners postponed on Monday a closed session to discuss employee-related negotiations to review possible premium pay for a certain group of workers.
From the left, Comanche County Commissioners Johnny Owens and Gail Turner review documents before Monday's meeting. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo.

From the left, Comanche County Commissioners Johnny Owens and Gail Turner review documents before Monday's meeting. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo.

County changes certification process for MMJ businesses

Eric Swanson
Thursday, September 30, 2021
LAWTON – Comanche County is changing the way it handles certificates of compliance for medical marijuana-related businesses.
From the left, Comanche County Commissioners Johnny Owens and Gail Turner prepare for Monday's Board of Comanche County Commissioners meeting. The board granted the Pecan Valley Waterworks Association's request to organize as a rural water district. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

From the left, Comanche County Commissioners Johnny Owens and Gail Turner prepare for Monday's Board of Comanche County Commissioners meeting. The board granted the Pecan Valley Waterworks Association's request to organize as a rural water district. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo

County signs off on new rural water district

Eric Swanson
Thursday, September 16, 2021
LAWTON — The Board of Comanche County Commissioners signed off Monday on the Pecan Valley Waterworks Association’s request to organize a rural water district.   The board voted 3-0 to grant the request, which will free up federal dollars for upgrades.
Photo by Eric Swanson. From the left: Comanche County Commissioner Alvin Cargill and Comanche County Clerk Carrie Tubbs review paperwork during Monday's Board of Comanche County Commissioners meeting. The board tabled a request to organize the Pecan Valley Waterworks Association as a rural water district.

Photo by Eric Swanson. From the left: Comanche County Commissioner Alvin Cargill and Comanche County Clerk Carrie Tubbs review paperwork during Monday's Board of Comanche County Commissioners meeting. The board tabled a request to organize the Pecan Valley Waterworks Association as a rural water district.

Commissioners delay action on water district

Eric Swanson
Thursday, September 9, 2021
LAWTON — The Board of Comanche County Commissioners postponed action Monday on a request to organize the Pecan Valley Waterworks Association as a rural water district.
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