Cindy Byrd

Economy Support policies that help Oklahoman businesses grow and stay here. Taxes / Budget Requiring agencies to plan ahead for reduced federal dollars before they disappear. Taxes / Budget Protecting local control while enforcing financial accountability. Education Evaluate education programs based on real, measurable results. Arts / Culture Showcasing our music, culture, and creative industries. Healthcare Prioritize early intervention before people reach a crisis point. Economy Remove unnecessary state-level barriers that make it harder to do business. Healthcare Do top-to-bottom reviews of state healthcare agencies so we know what is working and what is not. Taxes / Budget Reducing waste and inefficiency before cuts are our only option. Taxes / Budget Use modern tools including AI to find and cut patterns of hidden and deep institutional waste. Education Make education spending easier to understand and track. Education Require transparent and public reporting of how education dollars are used. Education Clearly separate classroom spending from administrative costs. Healthcare Reduce reliance on crisis-level care as the default response. Healthcare Keep the focus on direct patient care, not bureaucracy. Economy Align workforce development with the needs of Oklahoman employers. Healthcare Improve coordination across healthcare programs so people are not falling through the cracks. Taxes / Budget Identifying state programs that rely heavily on temporary federal funding. Economy Building on Oklahoma’s existing tourism efforts and partnerships.