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Scott Fetgatter
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| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 16th district |
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| Assumed office November 17, 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Jerry Shoemake |
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| Born | July 4, 1968 |
| Nationality | American Choctaw Nation |
| Political party | Republican |
Scott Fetgatter was born on July 4, 1968. He is a politician from the Choctaw Nation in America. Since 2016, he has been a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. This is where laws are made for the state of Oklahoma. He represents the 16th district. In 2020, he was voted in again without anyone running against him.
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About Scott Fetgatter
Scott Fetgatter grew up in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. His family moved there in 1972. He is married to Kim, and they have two children, Cody and Meagan. They also have four grandchildren.
Before he became a politician, Mr. Fetgatter owned a construction company. This company built special themed projects. He also worked in sales and marketing for a technology company. He even worked in the grocery business.
His Work as a Lawmaker
When Scott Fetgatter first joined the House of Representatives, he did important work. He helped to extend special benefits for aerospace engineering companies. These benefits, called tax credits, were prolonged for eight years. This helped these companies grow and become more stable.
Two years later, the aerospace industry became very important to Oklahoma. It was the second-biggest part of the state's economy. It even became bigger than agriculture.
Helping Oklahoma's Economy
Mr. Fetgatter also created the Automotive Engineering Tax Credit. This helps car-related engineering businesses. He also helped get four million dollars for the Governor's Quick Action Closing Fund. This fund helps bring new businesses to Oklahoma. All of this shows his dedication to making Oklahoma's economy strong.
In 2021, he wrote a law called the Filmed in Oklahoma Act. This law made Oklahoma a great place to film movies and TV shows. It offered some of the best film benefits in the country. Because of this law, big productions like Killers of the Flower Moon and Reservation Dogs were filmed in Oklahoma. Many smaller films and documentaries were also made there.
Working on Committees
For six years, Scott Fetgatter was the Chairman of the House A&B Finance Committee. In this role, he worked to create policies that help businesses. He also serves on other important committees. These include the Appropriation and Budget Committee, and the Agriculture Committee.
Supporting Tribal Nations
Scott Fetgatter is a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. He strongly supports tribal sovereignty. This means he believes tribal nations should govern themselves. He also works to represent the interests of Oklahoma. He helps the state and tribal groups work together.
For the past eight years, Mr. Fetgatter has focused on growing Oklahoma's economy. He wants to make the state a better place for businesses. His favorite part of his job is helping the people in his district, House District 16, with their everyday needs.
