Representative Jason Lowe

Hi, I’m Jason Lowe and I represent the people of Oklahoma’s 97nd District.


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58th Legislature

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Jan 13, 2025

Lowe discusses health, safety concerns at Oklahoma County Detention Center

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Rep. Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma City, held a press conference today to discuss health and safety concerns at the Oklahoma County Detention Center and the recent resignation of Oklahoma County jail CEO Brandi Garner. “The recent report on the Oklahoma County Jail from the State Department of Health is deeply disturbing,” Lowe said. “This facility has not passed inspection for the past 6 years, and it's time that something be done to remedy the persisting issues.” Sen. Nikki Nice, D-Oklahoma City, and OKC NAACP President Garland Pruitt also spoke during the press conference. The press conference was streamed on the  Oklahoma House Democrats Facebook Page. -END-



Jan 3, 2025
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Lowe comments on investigation by United States Department of Justice finding Oklahoma in violation of federal law

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Rep. Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma City, released the following statement after a report from the United States Department of Justice showed reasonable cause to believe Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, and the Oklahoma City Police Department discriminate against people with behavioral health disabilities. “The recent findings by the United States Department of Justice on our state's treatment of those with behavioral health disabilities is quite upsetting, but not surprising,” Lowe said. “This past year, I hosted an interim study on mental health treatment in our state's jails, and we heard from several behavioral health experts and organizations affiliated with the criminal justice system. What was learned in that study was that Oklahoma severely lacks mental health resources and often defaults to incarceration of individuals in crisis, instead of connecting them with beneficial resources that could keep them in their communities. The DOJ investigation highlighted all of the deficiencies in our state's handling of those with behavioral health disabilities and showed how we as a state can improve our services. We must do better going forward.” -END-



Nov 7, 2024
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Lowe lauds judge for dismissal Oklahoma County Jail trust’s case

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Rep. Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma City, released the following statement after District Judge C. Brent Dishman dismissed the Oklahoma County Jail trust’s case so state health inspectors shall be able to conduct surprise inspections of the jail. “I applaud Judge Dishman's ruling to allow State Health Inspectors to conduct unscheduled inspections at the Oklahoma County Jail,” said Rep. Lowe. “Transparency is imperative to the health, wellbeing, and safety of those incarcerated at the facility and those who work there." -END-