Lawton City Council to address homelessness, stormwater fees and road projects

T.R.U.S.T.
Jun 23
1 min read

Mayor cites public safety concerns over encampment flooding as council considers camping exemption changes

KSWO By Dan Threlkeld

Jun. 23, 2026

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton City Council will tackle several issues at tonight’s meeting that could impact everything from homelessness policy to stormwater fees and major road projects.

Council will discuss the future of a Lawton Unhoused Trust Authority property near Southwest E Avenue where camping is currently allowed. Officials have raised concerns about the site’s location near a floodplain and are considering code changes that could remove an exemption allowing camping on the property.

View the full article: KSWO.com

Recent Posts

See All

Federal lawsuit challenges Oklahoma turnpike project over environmental concerns

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s East-West Connector project faces a federal lawsuit as opponents call for additional environmental reviews and permitting before construction continues. KOCO Patrick

Major bridge project to cause traffic issues in Oklahoma City as it enters next phase

KOCO Shanice Hopkins Jun 30, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — More closures will impact drivers as a major bridge project on Interstate 44 in Oklahoma City enters its next phase. Construction is already slowing d

City removes May Ave bridge at NW Expressway: See latest construction

The Oklahoman By Josh Kelly, Dale Denwalt June 30, 2026 Construction on Northwest Expressway is making progress after crews removed the May Avenue bridge as part of their effort to improve the interch

Mayor cites public safety concerns over encampment flooding as council considers camping exemption changes

Comments