get that all in one place,” Ratliff explains. These workshop initiatives are in addition to others, like mentorship programs, which are often held in collaboration with organizations like Rotary and Lawton Fort Sill Businesswomen. Lawton Fort Sill is also investing heavily in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. Programs designed to expose students to STEM fields from an early age are expected to provide local graduates with a competitive edge in the job market. By fostering an educated workforce and attracting industries focused on technology and innovation, Lawton Fort Sill is laying the foundation to attract large companies like the already established Goodyear Tires, Republic Paper Board, and Westwin Elements Nickel Refinery. Recognizing the importance of modern infrastructure in the economy, Lawton Fort Sill has taken bold steps to improve roads, utilities, and public spaces. “We have several different projects going around the city right now, and our citizens are really pushing to get more done. In August, we recently passed our Capital Improvement Project Fund (CIP), which has pushed forward a lot of infrastructure needs the citizens have asked for,” Watrous comments. The CIP has allocated substantial resources toward upgrading the city’s aging infrastructure. This includes $10 million in street rehabilitation and an additional $7 million toward complete road reconstruction projects. A key focus of Lawton Fort Sill’s city leadership is downtown revitalization and neighborhood improvement. The city recently completed a major upgrade to Second Street, the main downtown corridor, enhancing accessibility and aesthetics. Further enhancements are planned for the west side of Second Street, reinforcing the city’s intention to 629 SW C Ave. Lawton, OK 73501 4005 W. Gore Boulevard Lawton, OK 73501 weareliberty.bank | 580-351-2265 | Get paid to bank local with our free checking account KASASA CASH BACK® & KASASA CASH® 203 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 03 LAWTON FORT SILL, OK
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