Holiday in the Park, Flock Cameras Follow-Up, Council Actions, and What’s Ahead This Week
By Garrett Jackson
December 7, 2025
EXCERPT:
This week’s Sunday Evening Crier takes a look back at Lawton’s Holiday in the Park festivities, revisits our reporting on Flock Safety license plate reader cameras, summarizes recent City Council actions, and previews what’s on the agenda for this Tuesday — the final scheduled meeting of 2025.
Holiday in the Park — A Seasonal Stop with Santa
Elmer Thomas Park hosted another strong turnout for Holiday in the Park. Among the music, lights, and families moving between booths, Lawton Town Crier had a chance to speak with Kris Kringle himself.
The short interview — under two minutes — offers a fun, family-friendly moment amid the season’s heavier civic stories.
📺 Watch: On The Record — Kris Kringle at Elmer Thomas Park
Flock Cameras in Lawton — What Records Show So Far
Last week, Lawton Town Crier published a written summary of what has been confirmed through open records requests regarding Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader (ALPR) system.
Records received include:
- Contracts and invoices associated with system purchases
- Internal instructions on documenting outcomes tied to Flock alerts (arrests, drugs, firearms, case numbers)
What is still not in the records:
- A stand-alone written ALPR policy
- Data-retention rules beyond the 30-day reference in vendor materials
- Procedures for audit logs and search oversight
- Guidance on false or mistaken hits
Follow-up requests for clarification remain open.
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Council Actions — December 2 Meeting Recap
From the most recent City Council session:
- Tax Increment Financing District Two
Council reaffirmed the increment structure shaping how future tax gains support downtown development projects. - Industrial Infrastructure and Firehawk Corridor
Work continues on expansion of sanitary sewer service supporting the west-side commercial and aerospace footprint. - PROPEL 2040 — Street and Resurfacing Strategy
Long-term street planning remains a central part of the funding framework and future capital priorities.
These items may not generate immediate headlines, but they influence long-term investment, growth, and how the city manages core infrastructure.
This Tuesday — Wedgewood Returns (Consent Agenda)
On this week’s upcoming agenda, Wedgewood Water appears again — this time under the consent docket.
Viewers may recall that back on November 2, Sunday Evening Crier reviewed:
- The neighborhood impact
- Staff recommendations
- Cost considerations
- What council voted to authorize
A consent placement typically indicates the matter is considered ready for formal approval, barring a request to pull it for discussion.
📺 Watch: Wedgewood Water — SEC November 2, 2025
Other items on the agenda include:
- Adoption of the Lawton City Code — 2025 Edition
- Continued refinement of zoning language regarding data centers, cigar bars, and hookah lounges
End-of-Year Scheduling Note
This Tuesday’s meeting is expected to be the final regular City Council meeting of 2025, unless a special or emergency session is called.
Regular meetings are anticipated to resume in January.
Closing
As always, if there’s something affecting your side of town, your neighborhood, or your business that deserves attention, feel free to reach out.
Thank you for watching, reading, and sharing Lawton Town Crier.
I’ll see you at City Hall.