Key Takeaways
Rural Revival Plan
Oklahomans are working hard, but many feel the weight of economic uncertainty in May 2025. With a poverty rate of 15.7 percent, rising costs for essentials, and fears of job losses in the oil and gas sector, families are looking for real solutions.
Leisa hears these concerns and offers a practical, faith-driven plan to ease the burden. Her conservative approach focuses on creating jobs, lowering costs, and supporting rural communities, ensuring every Oklahoman can thrive without government overreach.
Putting Money Back in Your Pocket
Inflation is hitting Oklahoma families hard. Grocery bills are up, and insurance costs are climbing, as many have seen premiums jump from $2,300 to $4,300 a year. Leisa proposes a Family Budget Relief Plan to help.
This policy offers a six-month state income tax credit of up to $500 for households earning under $60,000, helping families afford necessities like food and medicine. The plan is funded by eliminating redundant state programs, such as overlapping administrative offices, saving millions without raising taxes. “Families shouldn’t have to choose between dinner and bills,” Leisa says.
Her transparency ensures every dollar saved is reported publicly, so you know your money is being spent wisely. This relief puts cash back in your hands, easing the sting of rising prices.
Saving Jobs, Growing Opportunities
The oil and gas industry, Oklahoma’s economic backbone, is under pressure with oil prices near $50 a barrel, threatening jobs in 71 counties where unemployment is rising. Leisa’s Jobs First Initiative aims to protect and expand opportunities.
She’ll create an Oklahoma Energy Task Force to streamline drilling permits and negotiate trade deals, keeping energy jobs local. For workers facing layoffs, she’ll launch a Rapid Retraining Program, offering free, three-month courses at technical schools in skills like solar panel installation and logistics, tailored to growing industries. Funded by reallocating workforce development grants, this program helps workers like those in Woodward transition quickly.
Leisa’s faith in Oklahoma’s grit drives her: “Our workers are our strength. Let’s give them the tools to succeed.” This initiative not only saves jobs but also opens new paths for rural communities.
Lifting Rural Oklahoma
Rural Oklahomans feel left behind, with limited access to jobs and services. The recent $500 million state shortfall has sparked fears of cuts to rural hospitals and schools, deepening the divide. Leisa’s Rural Revival Plan tackles this head-on.
She’ll establish Mobile Job Fairs, bringing employers from cities like Tulsa to rural towns like Idabel, connecting workers with opportunities in manufacturing and healthcare. To support small businesses, she’ll offer a Rural Entrepreneur Grant, providing $10,000 to startups in counties with populations under 50,000, funded by surplus agricultural revenue. Her family-first values shine here: “Rural Oklahoma is our heart.
We can’t let it fade.” Leisa’s commitment to open-door governance means rural voices will shape these programs, ensuring they meet real needs. This plan breathes life into small towns, creating jobs and hope where they’re needed most.
Oklahoma’s economic challenges are real, but so is the candidate’s determination to face them. Her Family Budget Relief Plan puts money back in your pocket, the Jobs First Initiative protects and creates opportunities, and the Rural Revival Plan ensures no community is forgotten.
Grounded in faith, these policies reflect a belief that Oklahomans are tougher than tough times. Unlike leaders who offer promises without plans, Leisa delivers solutions that respect your wallet and your values. In 2026, she’s asking for your trust to build a state where families don’t just get by—they prosper. Visit mitchellhaynes.us to share your story and join the fight for a stronger Oklahoma.
