Lawton City Council Considers Tax Hike, Infrastructure Spending, and Homelessness…
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What happened
The Lawton City Council is holding special and regular meetings to address various city issues. The special meeting agenda includes discussions on the Kids First Initiative, homelessness, and housing, with updates expected from the Salvation Army and MIGHT Community Development and Resource Center. The council is also considering a resolution to call on the state to expand mental health and substance abuse treatment services in Comanche County.
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Why it matters
The council's regular meeting agenda includes considering nearly $7.85 million from the 2019 Capital Improvement Fund for Phase Four of the city’s “107 in 25” street project and awarding that construction contract to T & G Construction. Additionally, the council will consider establishing a $75 occupation tax and new regulations for businesses that offer complimentary alcoholic beverages.
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Who's involved
- Comanche CountyComanche County is the county whose services and issues are being addressed by the council.
- LawtonLawton is the city whose council is conducting the meetings and setting local policy.
- RiseRise is a organization whose RISE project update will be heard during the special meeting.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Potts Family Foundation CEO presented a homelessness report to Lawton city council, which subsequently encouraged state action on mental health access.Sub-event
Comanche County services are being addressed by local government, including Lawton, in partnership with Rise.1 source
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The entities involved
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Comanche County
county in Oklahoma, United States
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Lawton
city and County seat of Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States
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Rise
US non governmental organization
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