The City of Lawton is seeking a new Ward 1 City Council member following the resignation of Mary Ann Hankins-Booker. Applications will be accepted until September 5, according to the City of Lawton.
City of Lawton Ward 1 representative Mary Ann Hankins-Booker announced her departure during a City Council meeting, ending a term that began in 2019. Her decision is due to personal changes, including relocation and commitments related to her husband, Mayor Stan Booker. "It has been an extraordinary privilege to serve alongside what I believe to be the most aggressive and progressive City Council in modern times and quite possibly in the city’s history," she said in Lawton’s press release.
The Lawton City Council will review applications and conduct interviews on September 8 to fill the vacant Ward 1 seat, with an appointment scheduled for September 9. The appointed person will serve the remainder of the term until the next municipal election. The vacancy follows the departure of Hankins-Booker, who worked on neighborhood revitalization, capital improvement projects, and infrastructure repairs. Eligible residents can apply by completing an Application for Candidacy Form – Ward 1, as stated by the City of Lawton.
