2019 edmond area legislators · 2019. 1. 29. · representative ryan martinez district 39 2300 n....
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The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes the signifi cant progress during the
2018 Legislative Session. Thank you, Oklahoma legislators, for this contribution to our community.
We encourage continued groundbreaking reform during the 2019 Session.
We want Edmond, and Oklahoma, to be competitive in the regional, national and
global marketplace.
THANK YOU
2019LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
EDUCATION
ECONOMIC GROWTH
FEDERAL ISSUES
TRANSPORTATION
PRESENTED BY:
GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONSPARTNER SPONSORS:
Continue to support efforts to review economic incentives authorizing those which provide value
to Edmond businesses and terminating those which cost the state funding without providing a
means to attract additional businesses.
Expedite funding for transition of access roads on Interstate 35 to a one-way frontage road in order to
ease congestion and improve safety.
Provide legislation to ensure a level playing fi eld between community retailers and remote/internet
sellers in the collection of all sales and use taxes.
Advance and support strategies for additional funding for the hiring and retention of qualifi ed teachers for PK-16. Hold schools harmless and
return Edmond’s public schools’ and the University of Central Oklahoma’s per pupil funding to FY
08 levels in order to provide dollars necessary to support current operational needs.
2019LEGISLATIVEAGENDA
LOOKING FORWARD
Senator James M. Inhofe205 Russell Senate Offi ce Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20510(202) 224.4721
Senator James Lankford316 Hart Senate Offi ce Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20510(202) 224.5754
Congresswoman Kendra Horn415 Cannon House Offi ce Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20515(202) 225.2132
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION
EDMOND AREA LEGISLATORS
The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce is the voice for business. We enhance economic opportunity and
quality of life in Edmond.
825 East Second Street / Suite 100, Edmond, OK 73034Tel. (405) 341.2808
www.edmondchamber.com
Representative Nicole MillerDistrict 82
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd, Rm. 300AOklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 557.7357 [email protected]
Representative Ryan MartinezDistrict 39
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd, Rm. 246B Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 557.7342 [email protected]
Representative Chelsey Branham - District 83
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd, Rm. 539BOklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 557.7409 [email protected]
Representative Lewis H. Moore - District 96
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd, Rm. 328Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 557.7400 [email protected]
Representative Mike OsburnDistrict 81
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd, Rm. 246AOklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) [email protected]
Representative Garry Mize District 31
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd, Rm. 300Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) [email protected]
Senator Adam PughDistrict 41
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd, Rm. 528AOklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) [email protected]
Senator Greg TreatPresident Pro Tempore
District 472300 N. Lincoln Blvd, Rm. 422
Oklahoma City, OK 73105(405) 521.5632
Senator Stephanie Bice District 22
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd, Rm. 232Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521.5592 [email protected]
Senator Chuck HallDistrict 20
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd, Rm. 411Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) [email protected]
TRANSPORTATIONA quality transportation infrastructure iscritical to sustained economic growth.
1. Priority Item: Continue to support efforts to review economic incentives authorizing those which provide value to Edmond businesses and terminating those which cost the state funding without providing a means to attract additional businesses.
2. Support performance-based incentives including those that show positive returns such as the Oklahoma large and small Quality Jobs Program and the 5-year Manufactures Exemption Tax Credit.
3. Support legislation to protect and enhance tourism as an economic driver. Tourism is currently the 3rd largest economic driver in the State of Oklahoma.
ECONOMIC GROWTH Edmond and Oklahoma must foster opportunities for attracting, retaining and expanding business.
EDUCATIONThe University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma Christian University, Edmond Public Schools and Francis Tuttle Technology Center are vital to the continued strength of the Edmond area economy.
1. Priority Item: Expedite funding for transition of access roads on Interstate 35 to a one-way frontage road in order to ease congestion and improve safety.
2. Preserve Oklahoma’s state highway funding and protect the Eight-Year Construction work plan as a primary input into the safety and well-being of our citizens and the growth and sustainability of the state’s economy. This includes ensuring that all money generated for roads must be used for road construction and improvement and that no funds are diverted to other uses.
3. Support all modes of transportation including commercial transit and passenger rail service to meet the needs to the traveling public and the demand of our growing economy.
1. Priority Item: Provide legislation to ensure a level playing field between community retailers and remote/internet sellers in the collection of all sales and use taxes.
2. Support efforts to develop Edmond’s Opportunity Zone which is approximately bordered by Danforth to the north, the railroad tracks to the west, 2nd street to the south and Bryant to the east. Federal Opportunity Zones are a community development program, established at the end of 2017, intended to spur investment in impoverished and economically distressed areas. This allows investors to defer and/or reduce their federal capital gains liability which will improve return on investment and also direct capital to areas that need improvement.
3. Support efforts to maintain quality healthcare at a reasonable cost by giving more local control. Also, support effective incentives and initiatives designed to enhance medical research, improve service delivery and increase access to healthcare.
4. Oppose efforts to regulate broadband internet as a public utility.
5. Support the Small Business Administration loan program and other efforts to empower small business growth.
FEDERAL ISSUESIssues on the federal level have a directimpact on the Edmond business community.
1. Priority Item: Advance and support strategies for additional funding for the hiring and retention of qualified teachers for PK-16. Hold schools harmless and return Edmond’s public schools’ and the University of Central Oklahoma’s per pupil funding to FY 08 levels in order to provide dollars necessary to support current operational needs.
2. Strengthen activities to consolidate the number of public-school districts administration within the state and distribute any savings to increasing per pupil funding.
3. Support a student’s ability to enroll in concurrent and Career Tech programs thus increasing the number of college graduates and industry-certified credentials in Oklahoma.
4. Oppose any legislation to allow the carrying of weapons on college or career tech campuses.
5. Provide the resources to expand STEM related educational programs to prepare K-12 students to be workforce and college-ready at graduation.
6. Support funding and access to higher education and career tech programs through Oklahoma’s Promise (formerly known as the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program or OLAP).
7. Support the continuation and adequate funding of the Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant for Oklahoma residents.