Mission Statement

The Lawton Urban Renewal Authority (LURA) exists to accelerate redevelopment to provide a better living environment and neighborhood; to enable and encourage the rehabilitation of dilapidated buildings to prevent urban decay; to preserve by maintaining and restoring buildings of historical and architectural value, and to sustain local characteristics; to revitalize through enhancing and strengthening the socio-economic and environmental fabric for the benefit of our urban communities.

 

LURA meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 1:00 p.m.

Members:

  • Joe Abshere
  • John Purcell
  • Jessie Cross
  • Jacob Brox
  • Dr. Ernest E. Sheppard