My name is Jennifer Mayo, and I’m running for Oklahoma County Commissioner in District 3 because too many county decisions are made without clear explanations, defined responsibility, or measurable results.

The county has a clear responsibility: managing taxpayer dollars and ensuring the county’s most critical systems operate safely and effectively.Right now, we are failing at least one of those responsibilities, and putting the others at risk by continuing to make decisions without accountability. The county jail is the clearest example.

For years, the jail has been marked by chronic understaffing, leadership turnover, and blurred authority between the jail trust, the sheriff, and the county. The same issues resurface year after year, without the kind of structural changes needed to prevent them. Operational challenges, including staffing and budgeting, continue to complicate safe and effective management of the facility. When funding gaps appear, the response has been reactive instead of planned.

At the same time, the cost of the new jail has grown far beyond what voters were originally told. What began as roughly $260 million is now projected at $860 million and rising due to inflation, delays, and scope changes. Residents deserve a clear accounting of how that happened and what safeguards are in place moving forward.

As commissioner, I will not treat the jail as someone else’s problem. The county funds it, oversees it, and must answer for it.

That means public reporting residents can understand, staffing plans that prioritize stability, and funding decisions tied to clear expectations and measurable outcomes. The jail is not the only issue facing District 3, but it clearly shows why this role matters.

I’m Jennifer Mayo, and I’m asking for your vote.