Candidate for Oklahoma State Senate - District 37 in 2020 Oklahoma General Election.
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Get StartedOklahoma imprisons more people than any other jurisdiction in the world. This isn't because Oklahomans are inherently worse than other people. It's because the system has failed our most vulnerable citizens. Smart criminal justice reform begins with improving education outcomes and access to healthcare. Learn more
To truly become a "Top 10 State," Oklahoma must increase the availablity of quality public education. We must continue adding to total classroom funding with the goal of reducing class sizes and providing educators the resources they need to do their jobs. Learn more
Far too many Oklahomans feel unable to go to the doctor when they don't feel well, and even more are not receiving regular preventive care or even seeing the same doctor twice. For mental health, the stigma is more than just preventing people from seeking services, its preventing our state from adequately funding those services too. Learn more
Tulsa and Oklahoma City are 'Built for Zero' cities, which means they are a part of an initiative to end chronic homelessness. However, the current expected wait for help from Tulsa Housing Authority is 6-12 months. With Oklahoma City Housing Authority, application processing take 2-4 weeks. If you call about emergency housing they will quickly tell you, there is none in Oklahoma. Learn more
In 2016, OKDHS announced it was temporarily suspending its Daycare Assistance Program due to a lack of funding. They reported that about 2,000 families apply for this service each month. That is 2,000 Oklahoma parents struggling with childcare while they work or attend school. This is unacceptable. Learn more
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