Candidate for Oklahoma House of Representatives - District 97 in 2025 Oklahoma Special General Election.
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Get StartedOklahoma is #1 in the world for incarceration of women and #3 in the nation for the incarceration of men per capita. In an effort to curb mass-incarceration, we must be proactive in solving the root causes of crime and rehabilitate non-violent offenders. That means expanding pretrial diversion programs, ending cash bail to avoid turning county jails into make-shift debtors prisons and funding community programs and resources. Learn more
JeKia understands the importance of tourism and agricultural development in HD 97. The Adventure District has great opportunities for job growth and creation while the rural landscape of portions of the district provides space for farming, breeding, and exploring new agricultural methods is a viable source of income. Learn more
Strong public schools are the foundation of our state. The State Government has a duty to adequately fund our public school system to prepare our students for long term success. HD 97 needs a champion that will prioritize public education, Oklahoma's families deserve it. We need to pay our teachers well in order to recruit and retain talent. Jekia believes in keeping public dollars in public schools and protecting local control. Learn more
The zip codes in HD 97 have been identified as some of the unhealthiest due to a lack of access to healthy food options, exercise, and healthcare facilities. The need to address these issues with thoughtful and well-rounded solutions is imperative to the future health and well-being of the District and Oklahoma as a whole. Medicaid Expansion was voted on by Oklahomans and it should be properly implemented for the people of Oklahoma to have access to adequate healthcare. Learn more
We are all one paycheck away from homelessness. Oklahoma’s growth in the urban cores and the boom and bust of the economy have all had a significant impact on the increase of Unhoused Oklahomans. We must create thoughtful solutions that address all reasons for homelessness. Learn more
JeKia believes in prioritizing working Oklahomans. This means raising the minimum wage to make sure everyone can keep up with the rising costs of living. Learn more
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