The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of the business community by advocating for policies that promote economic vitality, workforce development, and a high
2026 Legislative Priorities
Economic Growth
Support innovative workforce and economic development policies that strengthen Edmond’s and Oklahoma’s competitiveness.
Transportation
Continue to support funding in the EightYear Transportation Plan, including but not limited to Interstate 35 corridor improvements to ease congestion and improve safety.
Federal Issues
Secure additional federal funding for infrastructure improvements benefiting the Edmond area.
Education
Advance and protect education funding and compensation legislation while opposing unfunded mandates.
Edmond and Oklahoma must foster opportunities that attract, retain, and expand businesses to ensure long-term economic vitality.
Priority Item: Support innovative workforce and economic development policies that strengthen Edmond’s and Oklahoma’s competitiveness.
Support the continued modernization of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to enhance economic development, business retention, and business attraction efforts.
Support performance-based incentives and policies for business recruitment and retention that demonstrate positive returns on investment.
Support state and federal policies to preserve, strengthen and extend Opportunity Zone incentives in designated Edmond census tracts to promote business expansion, workforce opportunities and redevelopment.
Transportation
The University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma Christian University, Edmond Public Schools, Deer Creek Public Schools, and Francis Tuttle Technology Center are essential to the strength and sustainability of the Edmond-area economy.
Priority Item: Advance and protect education funding and compensation legislation while opposing unfunded mandates.
Support increased resources and access for student, faculty, and staff health and wellbeing, including behavioral health services, across Pk-16 education.
Support funding and compensation initiatives necessary to recruit and retain a high -quality PK-16 workforce, including teachers, faculty, and support staff.
Oppose any legislation to allow the carrying of weapons on college campuses, Career Tech campuses, or within business facilities.
Support funding and access to higher education and Career Tech programs including Oklahoma’s Promise.
A safe, efficient, and modern transportation system is critical to sustained economic growth and quality of life.
Priority Item: Continue to support funding in the Eight-Year Transportation Plan, including but not limited to Interstate 35 corridor improvements to ease congestion and improve safety.
Support funding and partnerships to widen and improve arterial and connector roadways, enhancing traffic flow and safety.
Support all modes of transportation including commercial transit and passenger rail service to meet the needs of residents, businesses, and a growing economy.
Federal Issues
Federal policy decisions have a direct and lasting impact on the Edmond business community.
Priority Item: Secure additional federal funding for infrastructure improvements benefiting the Edmond area.
Support accessibility and affordability for higher education, including continued funding for Pell Grants, TRIO programs, work-study, and Farm and Family Business initiatives.
Support policies that maintain access to quality healthcare at a reasonable cost by increasing local control, advancing marketdriven reforms, expanding telehealth and improving access to behavioral and physical healthcare.
