Goodwin for Senate – The Power of We

Honoring the teaching profession and support personnel with appreciation and good funding is fundamental. Proper certification, qualification, commitment, proven and consistent curriculum, discipline, attendance, mutual regard and respect in the classroom are central to academic success.

Books should not be banned which accurately depict history, particularly Black history which is American history, the good, bad and indifferent. Regarding the diversity and inclusion of all human beings is central to a humane society. People varying in race, ethnicity, gender, identity, physical challenges and faith enlighten and enliven America, providing for our greatest lessons in the worth and dignity of our collective humanity. WE continue to pursue a more educated and equitable Oklahoma.

We have helped facilitate the licensing of a nurse training facility. More good doctors, nurses and medical professionals are needed. Telemedicine bridges the gap for many Oklahomans. Coordinated communication, education, early patient access, affordable healthcare and medical technology provide for more healthy minds and bodies.

Legislative funding via incentives, federal and state grants spurs Oklahoma’s economic engine. Aiding the establishment and renewal of various businesses and licenses, including nursing and mail shipping facilities is on-going. Diverse and equitable economic development remains a priority.

Repurposing vacant facilities to house persons experiencing homelessness, partnering with centers dedicated to providing shelter and permanent placement is on-going. We successfully worked with the US Housing and Urban Development office and Ok Legal Aide to renovate a senior citizen’s housing complex and correct violations of the American Disability Act. We protect and support our senior citizens. Housing security is a challenge being addressed today.

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We have initiated and passed into law the banning of shackles on incarcerated women during child delivery. Voter eligibility reform for persons convicted of a felony is now law due to our efforts. More bills have been offered related to law enforcement reform, police transparency, accountability and abuse of force. The elimination of fees and fines leading to more jail time, body cams, banning choke holds and addressing the inequities of qualified immunity are some of our many on-going initiatives.

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On our watch, amidst dark days, We choose to do good. We courageously stand on the right side of history. Thank you for entrusting me to lead, God willing, today and for years to come.

We have increased funding for mental health services and worked to expand mental health facilities. We have helped facilitate the licensing of a nurse training facility. More good doctors, nurses and medical professionals are needed. Telemedicine bridges the gap for many Oklahomans. Coordinated communication, education, early patient access, affordable healthcare and medical technology provide for more healthy minds and bodies.

Persons receiving life sentences are rightfully free and death sentences have been lifted due to the diligent seeking of justice. We have initiated and passed into law the banning of shackles on incarcerated women during child delivery. Voter eligibility reform for persons convicted of a felony is now law due to our efforts. More bills have been offered related to law enforcement reform, police transparency, accountability and abuse of force. The elimination of fees and fines leading to more jail time, body cams, banning choke holds and addressing the inequities of qualified immunity are some of our many on-going initiatives.