Lawton, OK — September 8, 2025
In a special session Monday morning, the Lawton City Council appointed James Lane Hooton to serve as the Ward 1 representative. Hooton will be formally sworn in on September 23 and, under the City Charter, will serve the remainder of the unexpired term.
Hooton has been active in community life, including attending services at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Lawton.
Hooton’s appointment is the second this year to fill a vacancy on the council. Ward 2 Councilman Taron Epps was recently appointed to his position and will be installed on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
The swearing-in ceremony for Hooton is scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Lawton City Hall.