Clayton Wins Jail Tax Race | Oklahoma City News

Jessica Clayton wins Republican nomination for Oklahoma County Commissioner District Three, defeating Alex Warren in a runoff defined by a controversial sales tax to fund a new county jail. With 63.1% of the vote, Clayton—45, a seasoned chief deputy—pushes forward with the proposed 0.4-cent tax, which would cover $605 million needed to finish the jail campus, building on $260 million already approved. Warren, 64, opposes the tax, citing fiscal caution and demanding greater transparency on costs and operations. The November general election pits Clayton against Democrat Jennifer Mayo, and the fate of the tax will shape how Oklahoma County manages its detention infrastructure for years to come. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/53ddb1283270f4a1