Elizabeth Foreman for OK Senate District 15

Name: Elizabeth Foreman
Office sought: OK Senate District 15
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The Oklahoma Democratic Veterans Federation strongly supports the election of Elizabeth Foreman to Oklahoma Senate District 15. Her father, both grandfathers, and many more in her lineage have served in the US Armed Forces. Her best friend, a veteran herself, is a gold star widow, with whom Elizabeth traveled to Fort Sill during her bereavement.

Elizabeth knows that US veterans face multiple challenges stemming from their sacrifices in service to the nation. They require comprehensive support to navigate the transition from military to civilian life: assistance in finding meaningful employment opportunities that leverage their unique skills and experiences; housing assistance programs tailored to their special needs; and access to healthcare services addressing both physical and mental needs arising from their time in service. Service-related mental health challenges such as post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries must be destigmatized and readily available. Policies and programs addressing the unique struggles faced by veterans from marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+ veterans, are critical to honoring the commitment and sacrifices of the nation’s veterans.

She not only understands the challenges faced by the veterans’ community. She has been active in addressing them. As a Norman City Council Member, she has operated an overnight warming shelter serving many veterans. She has connected over 100 unhoused veterans to the resources they need to find homes. She proposes creation of job correlation tables cross-referencing skills learned in military service with jobs available. This is the record of service and creative thinking which Elizabeth Foreman will bring to veterans and all constituents of Senate District 15.