Mick Cornett in Gubernatorial campaign websites


On Budget & Economy: History of developing budget based on needs of the community

While the state budget process remains a mess, Mick knows budgeting is about priorities and leadership. Mick has played a key role in developing Oklahoma City's annual budget transparently based on the consensus needs of the community. For years Oklahoma City has received the highest possible credit rating and keeps a rainy day fund equal to 15% of the annual budget. All MAPS projects were completed debt free with complete accountability to the taxpayer.
Source: 2018 Oklahoma gubernatorial campaign website Mick2018.com Jul 4, 2018

On Education: Says teachers deserve raises that equal the regional average

Mick's mother was a teacher and he understands the importance education plays in growing our economy, promoting a stronger workforce and creating better jobs that keep our kids and grandkids here. Mick believes teachers deserve a raise. He would like to see salaries increased to the regional average with competitive pay increases for STEM teachers.
Source: 2018 Oklahoma gubernatorial campaign website Mick2018.com Jul 4, 2018

On Health Care: Wants personal responsibility part of a healthcare approach

Mick believes we must prioritize health and wellness to reduce medical costs and live up to our full potential. Mick led Oklahoma City through a transformational shift in its approach to obesity. Relying on individual responsibility and improving the built environment, Oklahoma City's health statistics have improved in nearly every measurement. Mick wants to create a state that will attract the top doctors and medical care, and he wants all to have access to quality emergency care and hospitals.
Source: 2018 Oklahoma gubernatorial campaign website Mick2018.com Jul 4, 2018

On Jobs: History of creating jobs and bringing in new industry

As Mayor, Oklahoma City created nearly 100K new jobs and over 9,400 new businesses. He wants to use his job-creating skills to attract new industry to all of Oklahoma. Under Mick's leadership, Oklahoma City diversified its economy expanding thousands of new jobs in aviation and biomedical fields. His ability to promote our state helped create a tourism industry that has grown each year and attracted new dollars to our state.
Source: 2018 Oklahoma gubernatorial campaign website Mick2018.com Jul 4, 2018

On Principles & Values: God and church are main components of his value system

Mick is considered nationally to be 'the most conservative big city mayor in the country.' He is pro-life and a defender of the second amendment. Mick and his wife, Terri, attend Skyline Church, a non-denominational Bible church in Oklahoma City. Terri calls Mick, "the most Godly man I know."
Source: 2018 Oklahoma gubernatorial campaign website Mick2018.com Jul 4, 2018

On Technology: Rebuilding roads and bridges creates jobs & grows economy

President Trump has asked Mick to serve on two national committees dealing with infrastructure: the Federal Committee on Automation and the Infrastructure Summit. The Trump administration believes Oklahoma City is a model for the rest of the country in infrastructure financing. Oklahoma must increase its attention to roads and bridges. Mick believes better infrastructure leads to more jobs and a stronger economy.
Source: 2018 Oklahoma gubernatorial campaign website Mick2018.com Jul 4, 2018

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