Homeless Action Plan community forum
Summary
Dr. AJ Griffin presented the community's three-year plan to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring — prevention, outreach, crisis response, housing access, and a public data dashboard. Council wants the dashboard live by end of October. The plan targets a 50% cut in first-time homelessness by 2030.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost approved tonight, but the dashboard and coordinator role will require city resources.
Homeless residents and families at risk of eviction, plus schools and employers who feel the ripple effects.
Opponents said children walking to the nearby elementary school could face safety risks.
Mentions & discussions (7)
City Council - Oct 13, 2026
A community focus group studied homelessness and came back with 13 recommendations — and 11 are already happening. Council consolidated everything under the Kids First Steering Committee so nonprofits, churches, and the city work from one plan, with a public dashboard and portal coming.
City Council - Sep 22, 2026
Dr. AJ Griffin presented the community's three-year plan to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring — prevention, outreach, crisis response, housing access, and a public data dashboard. Council wants the dashboard live by end of October. The plan targets a 50% cut in first-time homelessness by 2030.
City Council - Aug 25, 2026
Two community groups presented plans: one focuses on prevention through rental/utility assistance and school partnerships, the other recommends a low-barrier shelter, centralized resource center, mental health quick response team, and annual accountability reporting. No action was taken — the council can direct staff on next steps.
Lawton’s homeless response: What we’re doing and why
Lawton’s homeless response: What we’re doing and why Southwest Ledger
City Council - Jun 9, 2026
Mayor Booker announced a Kids First Forum to build a community-based homelessness plan, saying cities, the state, and federal government each own different pieces of the problem.
City Council - Apr 14, 2026
A property owner wanted to run a 'Haven Houses' transitional home for women recovering from domestic violence at 521 SW 70th Street, seeking a Fair Housing accommodation. Neighbors cited child safety near the school and bus stop, and the Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend denial. The Council denied the land use change 7-1, killing the rezoning with it.
City Council - Jan 13, 2026
Dr. AJ Griffin reported that a conflict-free steering committee for the homelessness initiative is nearly finalized and will be announced soon, with policy recommendations to come at both local and state levels.
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