Issue Position: Creating jobs

Issue Position

We can't rely solely on Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing in Washington State for job creation. We need more champions of small business in the legislature. We need to make sure our businesses have the opportunities to hire the best talent Washington State can produce. Our people are our best asset. My priorities are investing in the continuing education of our workforce, supporting these workers and promoting middle class jobs.

As a legislator, I have a track record streamlining the permitting process for construction workers so they didn't have to go to the Seattle area to get new construction permits. Every legislator needs to listen closely to the small businesses in their community and work closely with them to ensure we are creating a business climate where they can thrive. I plan to continue this work supporting our small businesses if I'm elected.

I am a proven champion for labor apprenticeships and working conditions. A strong middle class depends on living wage jobs and our labor community needs more champions for ensuring working people have decent lives and can retire with dignity.

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