City of Lawton welcomes Dewayne Burk as new Deputy City Manager The City of Lawton will be welcoming a new Deputy City Manager May 17. (Source: City of Lawton) By Tiffany Bechtel | May 12, 2021 at 2:53 PM CDT - Updated May 12 at 2:53 PM
LAWTON, Okla. (TNN) - The City of Lawton will be welcoming a new Deputy City Manager May 17.
Dewayne Burk began his career with the City 29 years ago with the Lawton Fire Department. He spent 27 years in the department before retiring as Fire Chief in 2019.
He then took a position as Human Resources Director, where he played an important role in navigating City staff through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police union, City of Lawton negotiating contracts
Police union, City of Lawton negotiating contracts By Cheyenne Cole | March 2, 2021 at 6:21 PM CST - Updated March 2 at 6:21 PM
LAWTON, Okla. (TNN) - The City of Lawton and Lawton Police Officers Association have begun annual negotiations for union contracts for Lawton police officers.
On the table are officersâ salaries, benefits and guidelines.
The Lawton Police Officers Association has submitted a proposal for collective bargaining to the City of Lawton, but as of Tuesday, theyâve yet to receive a counter-offer from the City.
City officials say Lawton police officers have the best pay in Southwest Oklahoma, with a base salary at just under $41,000.