Animal WelfareLawton Animal Welfare’s (LAW) provides public health and safety for the citizens and animals of Lawton, Oklahoma. Our first focus is ensuring that th...
Arts and HumanitiesWe support the cultural endeavors of the City of Lawton as well as the arts and humanities industries of the area such as organizations, individuals, ...
City ClerkCity Clerk's Office employees are the keepers of official city records, such as City Charter, budgets, ordinances, contracts and the like. They act as...
City CouncilThe City Council approves all ordinances, resolutions, and contracts, including but not limited to property sales, acquisitions and leases as well as ...
City ManagerThe City Manager’s Office is led by City Manager Michael Cleghorn, effective February 11, 2019. He was appointed by the Lawton City Council to serve a...
Community ServicesThe Community Services Department is dedicated to continually improving the level of service we provide to the community. The Department includes the ...
Drainage Maintenance The mission of the Drainage Maintenance Division is to provide stormwater control to the City. The Drainage Maintenance Division is responsible for t...
Electronic MaintenanceOur purpose is to provide maintenance and repair for Traffic signal lights, school zone lighting, pedestrian crosswalk lights, Tri-level lighting syst...
EngineeringThe Engineering Division is responsible for the construction administration of capital improvement program projects, city capital outlays projects and...
Equipment MaintenanceThe City of Lawton Equipment Maintenance Division provides vehicles, equipment, services, and fuel to the officials and employees of the city so that...
Field Utilities Maintenance & Construction DepartmentThe Field Utilities Maintenance and Construction Department is managed by Director Rusty Whisenhunt and consists of the following divisions: Sewer Sys...
FinanceThe Finance Department consists of three divisions: Finance Administration, Financial Services, and Revenue Services (Water Department). Finance A...
FireThe mission of the Lawton Fire Department (LFD) is to carry out the functions of controlling incidents in a safe, professional, and efficient manner i...
Floodplain ManagementThe purpose of floodplain management is to reduce flood damage. Floodplain management is the operation of community programs for preventative and corr...
Geographic Information SystemGIS (Geographic Information System) division is responsible for managing and updating the city's geographically-controlled data. Geographic informatio...
Housing and Community DevelopmentThe mission of Housing & Community Development is to improve the quality of life for the community we serve by providing assistance to public service ...
Human ResourcesThe City of Lawton Human Resources Department provides services and support to the public, City officials, and other City departments. Such services i...
Information TechnologyWe are a small digital team of network engineers, programmers and micro-computer specialists that manage and support all digital technologies within t...
Inspection ServicesInspection Services is responsible for insuring compliance with all building standards associated with the construction or alteration of buildings, st...
LakesThe Lakes division provides recreational camping, boating, fishing and hunting services. It is headed by Lakes Supervisor James Bonnarens....
Legal ServicesThe Legal Services Department represents the City of Lawton's legal interests before judicial and administrative agencies, and effectively and efficie...
LibraryThe library provides opportunities to engage in life-long learning through books, resources, classes, and so much more. Check out our computer lab, e-...
License and PermitsWelcome to the License & Permits Division. We strive to provide you with the absolute best in quality customer service and want your contact with us t...
Mayor's OfficeLawton Mayor Stan Booker presides at meetings of the council and ensures an agenda is available for all council meetings. He is recognized as head of ...
McMahon Memorial AuditoriumThe McMahon Memorial Auditorium provides the City of Lawton with a building for events and cultural enrichment. The mission of the McMahon Auditori...
Municipal CourtThe Lawton Municipal Court handles criminal and traffic misdemeanor offenses that are in violation of city ordinances. We act as custodian of departme...
Neighborhood ServicesThe Neighborhood Services Division mission is to have a positive impact on the City and to improve the quality of life throughout the community. Neigh...
Parks and GroundsThe Parks & Grounds Department is responsible for creating and maintaining pleasurable, attractive and inviting public spaces that strengthen mental, ...
Parks and RecreationLawton Parks and Recreation Department is to provide diverse year-round leisure opportunities through the preservation of open space, park settings, r...
PlanningThe Planning Department, under the provisions of Title 11, Oklahoma Statutes, accomplishes comprehensive planning, transportation planning, administra...
PoliceIt is the mission of the Lawton Police Department to deliver professional, effective services, fairly and ethically, in a respectful manner, to all pe...
Public WorksThe Public Works Department areas of responsibility are Streets, Traffic Control, Electronic Maintenance, Equipment Maintenance, Solid Waste Collectio...
Recreation Services It is the mission of the Recreation & Leisure Services Division to create recreational opportunities for growth and enhancement by developing diverse ...
Retired and Senior Volunteer ProgramCity of Lawton Retired and Senior Volunteer Program's mission is to augment non-profit agencies with persons aged 55 and older who are passionate abou...
Sewer ConstructionThe City of Lawton received an administrative order from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in September 1994 due to the number of sanitary sew...
Sewer System TechnicalThe Sewer System Technical Division was established in 1998 as part of the 21 year, $62 million (1996 estimated value) Sewer System Rehabilitation Pro...
Solid Waste CollectionThe Solid Waste Collection Division is responsible for maintenance and operation of a refuse collection system for the City of Lawton. Responsibilitie...
Solid Waste DisposalSolid Waste Disposal manages and operates the City of Lawton Landfill and is responsible for properly disposing of waste in a manner that reduces heal...
Stormwater ManagementThe Stormwater Management Division coordinates the City’s Stormwater and Floodplain Management programs ensuring compliance with FEMA, EPA and the Okl...
Streets and Traffic ControlStreet Division Function: The Street division is responsible for maintenance and repair of dedicated streets and alleys through cleaning of streets, ...
Utility ServicesThis Division is part of Revenue Services, more commonly known as the "Water Department." Our main office is located on the first floor of Lawton City...
Wastewater CollectionThe Wastewater Collection Division is responsible for maintaining the wastewater collection system (approximately 500 miles) to include five wastewate...
Wastewater MaintenanceThe Wastewater Maintenance Division constructs, repairs and replaces sewer lines in the wastewater collection system. This division performs TV in...
Water DistributionThe Water Distribution Division is responsible for operating and maintaining the water distribution system including transmission mains (approximately...
Water WastewaterThe purpose of the Water/Wastewater Department is to treat Lawton's Drinking Water Supply to meet all applicable criterion. The goal of Water/Wastewa...