This week’s Sunday Evening Crier captures a turning point for Lawton’s civic life. Following the resignation of Mary Ann Hankins-Booker, the City Council appointed James Lane Hooton to fill the Ward 1 seat until the next municipal election, with Tarron Epps also sworn in to serve residents.
Voters weighed in on two key charter amendments: the widely supported “True North” values statement passed with over 69% approval, while a measure to extend city employee probation from six to twelve months narrowly failed. Local council races brought new faces and familiar voices, with Kirby Brown securing Ward 3, Tiffany Dimery leading in Ward 4, and Allan Hampton re-elected in Ward 5.
Beyond city politics, the Council revised its public comment policy to address concerns about disruptions, while Cameron University welcomed Dr. C. Shane Hunt as its new president. Looking ahead, the community prepares for library programs, the Lawton Farmers Market, and the 46th International Festival at Elmer Thomas Park.
The Sunday Evening Crier delivers these highlights and more, keeping Lawtonians connected with the decisions and events shaping their city