The Chairman of the Oklahoma Democratic Party believes the first cuts to the state budget should come from the executive branch.
“Governor Fallin’s plan to divide the record budget shortfall is another example of failed leadership. Before there are any cuts to other agencies or services, there should be a maximum in reductions to the budgets of Governor Fallin and Lieutenant Governor Lamb,” said Party Chairman Mark Hammons.
He puts the blame on Fallin and Lamb for the nearly billion-dollar budget gap.
“Governor Fallin and Lieutenant Governor Lamb are the leadership team that has created the financial crisis and they should be required to feel the full brunt of their own mismanagement before shifting the burden to other agencies. Furthermore, not all agencies and services are equal. There must be no further cuts in revenue to our already underfunded public schools, to our county roads and bridges, to mental health, or to services for our elderly or children.”
