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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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Ward 4 Runoff: Voters Choose New Voice for Lawton City Council
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Ward 4 voters have elected Tiffiney Dimery to the Lawton City Council, unseating incumbent George Gill in a November 18 runoff. In this Sunday Evening Crier, Lawton Town Crier explains how the race got to a runoff, what happened on election night at the Comanche County Courthouse, and what this change could mean for…
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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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Ward 4 Candidates Face Voters at Lawton–Fort Sill Chamber Forum
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The Lawton–Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ward 4 City Council candidate forum Tuesday night at the Hilton Garden Inn & Convention Center, giving voters a chance to hear directly from George Gill and Tiffiney Dimery ahead of the upcoming election.
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On The Record: A Conversation with Matt Tranquill
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The Lawton Town Crier speaks with Matt Tranquill for a candid “On The Record” conversation about Lawton, leadership, and what it means to serve this community. In this interview, Matt talks about his path to Lawton, the challenges he sees on the horizon, and the opportunities he believes our city can seize if residents…
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Sunday Evening Crier – September 14, 2025
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This week’s Sunday Evening Crier captures a turning point for Lawton’s civic life.
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LEDC Report: Billions in Projects Poised to Shape Lawton’s Future
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Lawton could see more than $30 billion in investment and nearly 16,000 jobs, according to the LEDC’s annual report. Projects from rocket motors to data centers signal a new era of growth and opportunity for the city.
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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 Election Results: Council, Charter Amendments Decided
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Kirby Brown and Allan Hampton will serve full terms on the Council. Ward 4 faces a runoff between Dimery and Gill. Voters embraced the city’s new “True North” guiding values but opted not to extend employee probation periods.
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James L. Hooton Appointed to Ward 1
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James Lane Hooton has been appointed to represent Ward 1 on the Lawton City Council. He will be sworn in September 23 and serve the unexpired term until the next municipal election.