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Election Results by DeputyAs expected voter turnout was extremely low. With that being said we applaud the voters of Wards 3 & 4 for the strong showing and for voting. It is a time to change. We offer our congratulations to Councilwoman Drewery and to Councilman-elect Burk.
Again the city will have to suffer through the rants of Councilman Shanklin for another three years. Though discouraged by the outcome of the race, we are glad to see that Garrett Jackson, had a strong showing. Time will tell what the next three years will hold. It is doubtful that much will change with Mr. Shanklin where we would ever offer our endorsement.
On a final thought, We would like to thank Mr. Keith Jackson for his service to our community and to this website. We would like to wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors whatever they may be.
The DeputyWild wild west Lawton by DeputyOn the recent shootings here in Lawton, we would like you to hear what Sheridan has to say.
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Wild wild west Lawton - Raise your hand if you've had your house or car burgled. That's what I thought. Most of us. And that fact is why the shooting death of teen burglar Freddie Stuever resonates so deeply among Lawtonians. At first glance the shooting seemed like it might tread the boundary of an actionable offense. That was only at first glance.
When Jeff Dorrell confronted a burglar carrying out a gun case from Dorrell's parent's home on NW 70th, what happened next was the culmination of too many burglaries, often fueled by the burglar's obsession with meth. Stuever forced his way past Dorrell out of the house but was ultimately forced to the ground by Dorrell's .45. There he waited somewhat patiently before making his move. Dorrell said Stuever rushed him. Dorrell, perhaps fearing Stuever was trying to take Dorrell's gun, an attempt that could stir memories of Ricky Ray Malone's murder of Trooper Nik Green. Stuever was shot five times, then made a final fatal charge and was shot once in the chest. In the aftermath Dorrell can be heard almost hyperventilating on the 911 tape. According to DA Robert Schulte, Dorrell's story checks out. The gun blast to the chest is proof the Stuever was running toward Dorrell and not away. Oklahoma's "Stand Your Ground" law merely codifies what every Oklahoman knows. If you break into a house, you take your chances, and though most feel some ambiguous emotions (The death of a teen is sad -- But he had it coming) in the end no 12 Lawtonians would fault a homeowner making sure this burglar didn't get away. [Prairie Dog Blog]KEITH JACKSON ANNOUNCED HE IS SEEKING RE-ELECTION AS WARD 4 CITY COUNCIL MEMEBER by DeputyKEITH JACKSON ANNOUNCED HE IS SEEKING RE-ELECTION AS WARD 4 CITY COUNCIL MEMEBER - "I feel we got a lot accomplished on the City Council in the last three years," said Jackson, citing those accomplishments as the reason he wants a second term. Jackson said the city is successfully coping with BRAC, focusing on...
geezeweb [Comanche County Democrat --FEED]File for your seat... by DeputyFellow citizens of Lawton,
It is that time again to file for city council. At this time Ward 3, 4, and 5 are up for election. Those who are wish to contribute to our community by running for office have until Wednesday at 5 PM to file.
At this time, we at Lawton Politics are NOT endorsing Councilman Bob Shanklin. We are encourageing any citizen wishing to seek his seat on the city council to file for office.
Mr. Shanklin has given our community many years of service, but it is time for someone new to come up and represent Ward 5.
We invite any candidate wishing to be part of a telephone interview for our upcoming podcast please contact us at deputy@lawtonpolitics.com
We also encourage each and every voter to vote in the upcoming election. Remember "if you don't vote, then don't complain."
The Deputy
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