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Councilwoman Linda Chapman Reflects on 6 Years Serving Ward 3 – November 11, 2025
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Councilwoman Linda Chapman (Ward 3) reflects on the end of her sixth year on the Lawton City Council after choosing not to run for re-election. In this conversation, she looks back on work done on roads, parks, and neighborhood improvements, and talks about what it means to leave a lasting legacy in Ward 3.…
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On The Record: Ward 4 Councilman George Gill – Election, TIF, and Public Safety (11/11/2025)
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We sat down with Ward 4 Councilman George Gill to talk about the upcoming election, improvements in Ward 4, traffic, TIF, and public safety. Lawton Town Crier also extended multiple interview invitations to his challenger, Tiffiney Dimery, who declined.
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Be Our Guest: Turning a Candidate Forum into a Community Conversation
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Be Our Guest” is a Lawton Town Crier citizen roundtable recorded after the Ward 4 forum, where residents discuss city issues, communication, and accountability. Views expressed belong solely to each participant and do not represent any organization or employer officially.
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Lawton City Council Moves Public Comment to End of Meetings Amid Debate on Transparency
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On Sept. 9, the Lawton City Council voted to move public comment to the end of meetings, sparking debate over transparency, accountability, and how residents can meaningfully participate.
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🎙️ Lawton Town Crier is Upgrading Its Podcasting Equipment
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We’re excited to share that Lawton Town Crier is upgrading its podcasting equipment. Our older gear had started to show its age, so we’ve invested in studio-grade microphones and a new podcast recorder to bring our audio quality up to professional standards.
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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…