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Leadership Profile: John Ratliff
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John Ratliff, Lawton’s City Manager since 2023, brings decades of military, legal, and civic service to the role. In a recent interview with the Lawton Town Crier, he outlined priorities on neighborhood cleanup, homelessness, and audits—key issues shaping Lawton’s future.
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From the Archives: Interview with Fred Fitch (August 6, 2009)
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On August 6, 2009, The Lawton Town Crier sat down with Fred Fitch, owner of Fitch Industries and then a candidate for Mayor of Lawton. The conversation took place in his office in Lawton and was published as Lawton Town Crier, Episode 16. This interview offers a snapshot of community priorities at the time—economic…
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Taron Epps Appointed as Ward 2 City Councilman
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The Lawton City Council has appointed Taron Epps as the new representative for Ward 2. After conducting interviews during a special meeting on August 26, 2025, the council voted 6–0 after executive session to appoint him to the seat that has been vacant. Mr. Warren, Ward 8, was not in attendance. Epps brings a…
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Lawton City Charter Review on Council Agenda Ahead of September Ballot
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Proposed amendments could reshape how the city governs itself Lawton, OK– The City of Lawton is preparing to reexamine its most important legal document, and the first formal step in that process appears on the agenda for the upcoming City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 22. Agenda Item 25 calls for the Council to…
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Lawton City Council Examines Municipal Court Fines and Potential Move to Court of Record Status
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Editor’s Note (9/3/2025): This article has been updated to reflect changes to the City of Lawton’s website and to provide current links to the referenced information. LAWTON, OK —At the July 8, 2025, Lawton City Council meeting, discussions around municipal court fines and fees took center stage, along with the prospect of Lawton becoming…
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Transparency: The Currency of Trust
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***Garrett Jackson is the owner, editor, and publisher of the Lawton Town Crier. The views and opinions expressed below are his own and are intended to encourage discussion about local issues and the actions of the City of Lawton.*** If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you’ll notice a pattern that crosses…