Sen. Kirt hopeful new economic development panel will improve lives of Oklahomans; looks forward to serving

OKLAHOMA CITY – A new legislative oversight committee examining economic development proposals held its first meeting on Wednesday. Sen. Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City, was one of 10 lawmakers appointed to serve on the new bipartisan, bicameral Legislative Evaluation and Development (LEAD) Committee. The panel was created as part of the “Creating Oklahoma’s Modern Plan for Economic Transformation and Effectiveness (COMPETE) Act," approved during the 2024 legislative session.

“I’m excited to roll up my sleeves for the new LEAD Committee because it’s a chance to work together on real solutions that help businesses create jobs and build better lives for people across our state,” Kirt said. “When we work together and put the people of Oklahoma first, we create an economy that works for all Oklahomans.”

The LEAD Committee will review financing for large incentive packages aimed at bringing new businesses and jobs to the state and review economic development projects presented by private businesses or government entities.

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For more information, contact:  Sen. Julia Kirt at 405-521-5636 or Julia.Kirt@oksenate.gov