Mike Mazzei on Government Reform

Role of governor is to be a tough but fair negotiator

MAZZEI: I consider Oklahoma's 39 Native American tribes the crown jewels of Oklahoma, and they provide us an enormous amount of opportunities to pursue job growth, education improvements, health care access that other states wish they had. Now it is the role of Oklahoma's governor to be a tough but fair negotiator. But I believe after years in public service and building a small business over 30 years, it's far better to negotiate than to litigate. And at the end of the day, we all want the same thing better schools, better roads, higher paying jobs.

MUNSON: I will appoint a secretary of Native American Affairs, and I will work with the legislature to make that position permanent and no longer an option for the governor. I will respect and protect tribal sovereignty and work together as leaders of those we were elected to represent, and make sure that we come together and work together.

Sunset outdated regulations that hurt entrepreneurs

Streamline state licensing and permitting processes
• Sunset outdated regulations that hurt entrepreneurs
• Prioritize speed and clarity for business formation and expansion
• Small business owners need less friction and more freedom.