Mitchell Jacob for OK House 2024 – Enrich with Mitch for a Better Oklahoma

Legislative Priorities

1) Improve Education:

Mitchell Jacob strongly advocates for the repeal of the Parental Choice Tax Credit Act. Despite its label as a “tax credit,” it is essentially a voucher program directing taxpayer funds to subsidies for private schools. The Parental Choice Tax Credit Act takes public funds and gives them to private schools. This is bad for Oklahoma and bad for any child receiving a public education. Mitch supports private schools and the right to a choice. Mitch does not support taxpayer dollars funding private schools. Adding to this concern is SB863, introduced in 2023. SB863 seeks to reject all federal funding for Oklahoma’s public schools. This would be disastrous to Oklahoma’s public schools.

Chromebooks are cheaper than textbooks, and it is crucial to invest in Oklahoma’s future. Our children deserve a quality education, but certain policies and individuals are making it challenging for our public schools to thrive. Directing funds from public schools to subsidize private schools is not the solution. Mitch stands with our public schools and teachers. If you share these concerns, join the campaign to #electmitchelljacob.

2) Invest in Infrastructure:

For those Chromebooks to be effective, we must provide reliable internet to every corner of Oklahoma. While companies such as Pioneer and the Oklahoma Electric Cooperative are making strides in bringing high-speed internet to District 20, some people living in the Collinsville/Owasso/Claremore still rely on dial-up and satellite internet. In 2024, it is crucial that we bring Oklahoma into the modern age by ensuring reliable internet access to every Oklahoman.

Mitchell Jacob believes that every Oklahoman should have access to a well-maintained highway. Mitch also believes that the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority should be subject to legislative oversight. The Turnpike Authority is a governmental entity and must be regulated as such. If you share these concerns, join the campaign to #electmitchelljacob.

3) Lower Individual Taxes:

During the 2023 legislative session, SB1283 was introduced to remove sales tax on certain grocery items as grocery stores. This tax break would benefit every Oklahoman who buys groceries. I am a strong advocate for SB1283 or a similar measure and pledge to support such a tax cut.

In addition to lower taxes on items you purchase everyday, Mitchell Jacob supports the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit. Mitch also supports allowing drivers to renew their car tags for up to three years at a time and receive a discount for multi-year renewals. Mitchell Jacob believes in better outcomes for the people of Oklahoma. If you support these initiatives, join the campaign to #electmitchelljacob.

Read an interesting study by the OK Policy Institute here.

4) Promote Small Business

Mitchell Jacob believes that Oklahoma can be the headquarters for more businesses. Mitch supports incentives to encourage Oklahomans to start new businesses. From a tax perspective, Mitch supports measures to reduce or eliminate corporate taxes on small businesses grossing under $500,000 per year to encourage small business development.

In addition to fiscal incentives, Mitchell Jacob supports the establishment of a court of chancery in Oklahoma and believes that Oklahoma should become a business-friendly state. This can be accomplished by pledging to maintain our corporate code annually and being reactive to developments in the business world. These initiatives aim to encourage businesses both large and small to headquarter in Oklahoma.

Because of its geographical location and natural resources, Oklahoma should already be the headquarters of oil & gas companies as well as fleet logistics companies. We should capitalize on our geographical advantage by providing other incentives to Oklahoma corporations. If you support these initiatives, join the campaign to #electmitchelljacob.

5) Create Jobs

We must create more jobs in Oklahoma. By promoting small business, attracting large corporations, and lowering taxes, we can generate employment opportunities in Oklahoma. Additionally, as Oklahoma undergoes modernization through initiatives such as our wind-energy revolution, high-speed internet installation, highway construction, and more, we will create high-paying jobs across the state. If you support these initiatives, join the campaign to #electmitchelljacob.