Housing
Residents fear displacement with proposed FISTA expansion, city says nothing is set in stone
“If I invest another $100,000 to build,” Fisher said. “I want to know that in 10 years, 20 years, 30 years that house is still going to be there.”
Housing
unhoused
Lawton community members express frustration in communication over tent city closure
Since city council announced their intention to close tent city, members of the community took it upon themselves to address the situation. However, communication has been one of the biggest issues to navigate.
City Government
Community members call for changes to Lawton’s D&D process, claiming double standard
Recent conversations around Lawton's unhoused population and inflation have resulted in several Lawton residents reflecting on the city's D&D process and how it impacts such issues and whether the city is held to the same standards.
Housing
Public safety concerns result in recommendation to close tent city, leaves “nowhere they can go”
Lawton City Council will discuss shutting down the tent city during its regular scheduled meeting on June 23.