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Council approves charter amendments language and calls special election for Sept. 9 to let voters decide
Summary
Council adopted a resolution proposing charter amendments (including a 'True North' statement and extending probationary period from six to 12 months) and passed a companion resolution calling a special election for Sept. 9, 2025.
The Lawton City Council adopted a resolution proposing amendments to the city charter and voted to call a special municipal election on Sept. 9, 2025, for voters to approve or reject the proposed changes.
City staff said the proposed package includes inserting a "True North" culture statement into the charter and extending the probationary employment period from six months to 12 months. The council approved the resolution placing the proposed amendment language on the ballot and then approved a companion resolution formally calling the Sept. 9 special election.
City staff said the proposed charter language and the notice of election were attached as exhibits to the resolutions. No council member requested changes during the meeting, and the motions carried unanimously on roll calls.
The council did not discuss funding or implementation details for the changes beyond placing the measure on the ballot and scheduling the election.
