General Priorities

2026 Greater OKC Chamber General Priorities 

Educational Outcomes

Advance policies that strengthen reading, math, and overall academic performance, supported by continuous monitoring through a comprehensive data system.

Transportation Priorities

Advance investment in a modern transportation system that keeps pace with regional growth. This includes expanding roadway capacity, strengthening public transit options, and integrating multimodal infrastructure to ensure residents and businesses can move efficiently and safely throughout the region.

Improve Mental Health Outcomes and Expand Attainable Housing

Collaborate with the State of Oklahoma and regional partners to strengthen mental health outcomes and reduce homelessness through expanded access to services and attainable housing solutions.

County Government Reform and New Jail Construction

Advance reforms that strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of county government, while constructing a modern jail that reduces recidivism, streamlines court operations, and expands opportunities for justice-involved individuals to successfully reenter the workforce.

Business & Economic Development Priorities

  • Research and Development
  • Protecting and Improving Incentive Programs
  • Protecting Networks / Opposing Mandates

Education & Workforce Development Priorities

  • Increasing Learning Capacities of Oklahoma Students
  • Statewide Longitudinal Data System
  • Accountability of Oklahoma State Department of Education

Transportation Priorities

  • ROADS Fund / Regional Infrastructure Development
  • Work Zone Safety
  • Heartland Flyer

Healthcare & Life Sciences Priorities

  • Develop Statewide Solutions to Funding Losses in Medicaid
  • Improve Workplace Safety / Mental Health
  • Attainable Housing for Families
  • Protecting Critical Infrastructure

County Government Reform

  • County Government Reform