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We are a coalition of concerned citizens who are fighting against the Westwin Elements refinery and the West Lawton Industrial Park being built on ancestral Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache lands.

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On Dec 26, 1862, the largest mass execution in US history took place under the orders of Abraham Lincoln. 38 Dakota warriors were hanged in Mankato, MN. Their people had been dispossessed by settlers and were starving.
+2 more men were captured and killed later. #Dakota38+2
December 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Today, let's see what happens
Photo of todays leda agenda showing a resolution to terminate the agreement with westwin elements
December 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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what's this about a lien from one of the construction contractors?
Conditions to Termination of Project Documents. On or before May 31, 2026 (“Closing Date”): 1. Loan Repayment. Westwin shall repay LEDA the full outstanding principal amount of public assistance previously advanced by LEDA, in the amount of Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,700,000), in immediately available funds, wired at closing into an account designated by LEDA. 2. Pilot Facility Site Purchase Price. Westwin shall pay to LEDA the sum of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000), in immediately available funds, wired at closing into an account designated by LEDA, in exchange for LEDA’s conveyance of fee simple title to the Property. The conveyance shall be as-is, where-is, with all faults, subject to existing exceptions to title (including oil, gas, and other mineral interests), the lien of PCE Constructors, Inc., and any other liens or claims arising from Westwin’s activities, all of which shall be Westwin’s sole responsibility to resolve. Westwin shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, LEDA, CCIDA, and LEDC from and against any such liens, claims, or liabilities. The conveyance shall be subject to all ad valorem tax obligations, including minimum annual tax payments or payments in lieu thereof, for amounts established for the valuation year beginning January 1, 2025. 3. Return of Stock. To the extent Westwin has issued to the Lawton-Fort Sill Economic Development Corporation (“LEDC”) four thousand (4,000) shares of Westwin common stock, as required by the Redevelopment Agreement, LEDC shall return such shares to Westwin at closing.
December 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Can't wait to confirm tomorrow.
agenda header for the Lawton Economic Development Authority Agenda on Thursday, December 18, 2025 2:00 PM at Lawton City Hall 4. Consider approving a joint resolution of the City of Lawton, the Lawton Economic Development Authority, and the Comanche County Industrial Development Authority acknowledging Westwin Elements, Inc.’s Written Notice of its Election Not to Proceed with the large-scale commercial refinery in Lawton, Oklahoma; approving a Notice of Termination of All Obligations under Part II of the Amended and Restated Redevelopment Agreement between the City, LEDA, CCIDA, and Westwin; and authorizing the Mayor or Vice-Mayor and Chairman or Vice-Chairman of LEDA and CCIDA to execute and deliver such notice.
December 17, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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LEDA to discuss Westwin Elements’ decision not to move forward with large-scale plant
LAWTON, OK — The Lawton Economic Development Authority will consider on Thursday a joint resolution with the city of Lawton and the Comanche County Development Authority, acknowledging a written notic...
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December 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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City of Lawton City Council Special Meeting Agenda Lawton City Hall 212 SW 9th Street Lawton, Oklahoma 73501-3944 Tuesday, October 14, 2025 2:00 PM Lawton City Hall Wayne Gilley Auditorium Business Items 1. Receive training from the City’s Disclosure Counsel on the City’s disclosure responsibilities related to the City’s issuance of bonds, etc., under the federal securities laws including Securities & Exchange Commission guidance for council members, overview of disclosure procedures, disclosure standards and the distinction between liability of the City and liability of individual council members.
October 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Westwin Elements highlights what's at stake for U.S.'s critical minerals pursuit, Indigenous ways of being
A Lawton nickel refinery is trying to prove the U.S. can successfully manufacture critical minerals and minimize geopolitical risk. But Indigenous people globally and in the Kiowa-Comanche-Apache comm...
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September 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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We were told we'd have to make an appointment to request an agenda for today's FISTA trust authority meeting.

Parks and Rec commission had someone meet us at the door and hand us their agenda.

Curious.
September 2, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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The City of Lawton is excited they will soon have a chat bot on their website. They used the term AI, but bet its just a chat bot. Like we've had since 1996.
August 26, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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This restriction feels unlawful but okay
Photo of a placard at the back of the city council auditorium reading "Designated Recording Area for citizens and media use" $25-312. Minutes of meetings - Recording of proceedings. A. he proceedings of a public body shall be kept by a person so designated by such public body in the form of written minutes which shall be an official summary of the proceedings showing clearly those members present and absent, all matters considered by the public body, and all actions taken by such public body. The minutes of each meeting shall be open to public inspection and shall reflect the manner and time of notice required by this act. B. In the written minutes of an emergency meeting, the nature the emergency and the proceedings occurring at such meeting, including reasons for declaring such emergency meeting, shall be included. of C. Any person attending a public meeting may record the proceedings of said meeting by videotape, audiotape or by any other method; providing, however, such recording shall not interfere with the conduct of the meeting. Iaws 1977, c. 214, s 12, eff. Oct. 1, 1977; Laws 1992, c. 78, s 1, emerg. eff. April 13, 1992. $25-313. Actions taken in willful violation of act. Any action taken in willful violation of this act shall be invalid. Laws 1977, c. 214, S 13, eff. Oct. 1, 1977. Oklahoma Statutes -Title 25. Definitions and General Provisions Page 49
August 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Stopping by City Hall to see who gets appointed to Ward 2.

Better not be Kelly Harris.
August 26, 2025 City Council Meeting
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August 26, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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It sparks joy to see the newspaper using a photo with the broken W.
Lawton officials await report from Westwin
LAWTON – As the 90-day deadline for Westwin Elements to submit a feasibility study to city officials nears, rumors surfaced that the company plans to relocate to Georgia. “We should be hearing from th...
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August 26, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Here’s better reporting about that which seems to be missing from most U.S. reporting
In the heart of the Miccosukee, the Native American tribe that shut down Alligator Alcatraz
The community found refuge from white persecution deep in the Everglades swamps centuries ago. Together with environmental groups, they succeeded in forcing the closure of the immigration detention ce...
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August 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Coincidentally, the population of Lawton, Oklahoma is about 90,000 people.
Air pollution from oil and gas causes 90,000 premature US deaths each year, says new study
Study analyzed health impacts of fossil fuels from exploration to end use, and found communities of color bear brunt of harm
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August 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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AIM Indian Territory has released a statement in support of the Seminole Tribe of Florida Against "Alligator Alcatraz"

via: www.facebook.com/share/1ASnNx...
Greetings! in Support of the Seminole Tribe of Florida Against "Alligator Alcatraz" We, the American Indian Movement, Indian Territory (Oklahoma), stand in firm solidarity with the Seminole Tribe of Florida and all those opposing the construction and operation of Alligator Alcatraz immigrant detention facility now operating within the heart of the Everglades. Built with alarming speed and without adequate environmental review, this facility located on the sacred lands of the Big Cypress National Preserve at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport represents a grave violation of Indigenous sovereignty, human dignity, and the natural world. The State of Florida's decision to detain vulnerable immigrant populations on Indigenous land, near sacred waters and protected ecosystems, is a continuation of settler colonialism and a modern day expansion of prison camps under a different name. Our people know all too well what it means to be forcibly removed, held against our will, and treated as enemies on our own lands. The use of Seminole territory without the consent of the original stewards to carry out state violence against immigrant communities echoes the historical trauma of internment, relocation, and environmental destruction inflicted upon Indigenous Nations since 1492. We call on all people of conscience to stand with the Seminole Tribe, with the displaced, and with the land itself. We support the environmental and legal efforts to halt operations and call for a full investigation into the environmental and human rights violations already underway. To the Seminole Nation: we honor your resistance and your commitment to protecting your homelands and your people. You are not alone. Your struggle is our struggle, in unity and resistance, American Indian Movement Indian Territory Oklahoma
July 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Packed house at the State of the City address Luncheon thing at the FISTA section of the dead mall.
August 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Lawtonians, there are current nine candidates for council in this year's municipal election.
If you could ask our City Council candidates a question what would it be?
August 20, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Yesterday, there was a fire at the Republic Paper mill in the West Lawton Industrial Park.

What happens when it's combustible metal powder refinery?

What happens when it's a rocket fuel plant?
Two photos of smoke billowing from the roof of the republic paper mill building and a third image of a scanner radio app reading: "Comanche County Public Safety, Comanche County, Oklahoma. 2+ Alarm Fire: Roof on fire at republic paperwork.
August 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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i'd forgotten about this
westwinresistance.org Westwin Resistance @westwinresistance.org · Jul 8
Rogalski is briefing the Council on an "ongoing investigation" to who stole 2 million dollars from LEDA.

"I can't tell which are real and which are fraudulent." Richard Rogalski, part of the team that brought you Westwin Elements and Firehawk.
August 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Last week, Westwin Elements CEO KaLeigh Long took a moment to assure all the women of America that the pay gap and misogyny more broadly are imaginary.

Girlboss. Gaslight. Gatekeep.
KaLeigh Long urges fellow young [....] that women should not 'assume" they were being left out of the boardroom or being paid less than men because of their gender "You can't assume it's based on prejudice," she said. "It can be based on the projects.
August 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Eugenics has always been apart of the US colonial project.
August 3, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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8/2
July 27, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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One hour warning.
westwinresistance.org Westwin Resistance @westwinresistance.org · Jul 21
Tomorrow's agenda was posted Friday at 5pm as per usual but we're just now going over it.
screenshot of the first page of the city council agenda for Lawton Oklahoma for the meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 6:00 PM. The first six items are included in the image. Presentation 1. Freedom Festival Soap Box Derby Awards 2. Clean Sweep Award 3. True North Award Recipient 4. Receive a report regarding the Lawton Metropolitan Airport Authority. 5. Receive a presentation from the Executive Director of Our Blood Institute and discuss the upcoming Boots and Badges Blood Drive. 6. Receive a presentation on the Crosswalks to Classrooms trial and provide direction as needed. Reports: Mayor/City Council/City Manager
July 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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City of Lawton Officials: "Good paying jobs..."

Westwin Elements: "Our interns..."
Westwin Elements posted 2 hours ago: Our interns stepped out of the office and into the field for a tour of our demonstration plant in Lawton, Oklahoma. We're proud of the heart of innovation we're building here at Westwin Elements. It's a privilege to invest in the next generation of talent and share the real-world impact of critical mineral processing! #WestwinElements #CriticalMinerals #NextGeneration a photo of seven people in hard hats, in front of the cracked wall of the refinery, at least four are interns we bet.
July 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Tomorrow's agenda was posted Friday at 5pm as per usual but we're just now going over it.
screenshot of the first page of the city council agenda for Lawton Oklahoma for the meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 6:00 PM. The first six items are included in the image. Presentation 1. Freedom Festival Soap Box Derby Awards 2. Clean Sweep Award 3. True North Award Recipient 4. Receive a report regarding the Lawton Metropolitan Airport Authority. 5. Receive a presentation from the Executive Director of Our Blood Institute and discuss the upcoming Boots and Badges Blood Drive. 6. Receive a presentation on the Crosswalks to Classrooms trial and provide direction as needed. Reports: Mayor/City Council/City Manager
July 21, 2025 at 3:52 PM