Issue Position: Economy

Issue Position

WE MUST INVEST IN LOCAL BUSINESSES

Locally owned and operated businesses contribute to the well-being of our community, and because they have a stake in the district's success, they are generally better employers and community participants. Local businesses keep money in the local economy, especially when they serve local needs. I will do everything I can to help our friends and neighbors who are local entrepreneurs and business owners find success in our district.

I WILL PROMOTE LOCAL AGRICULTURE

While we promote local businesses, we must also ensure that land use policies preserve agricultural land. In addition, we need to create policies that encourage young people to become farmers. Currently, the biggest obstacle for young people who want to get into farming is the high cost of healthcare; adopting Medicare for All will eliminate that obstacle and result in a vibrant, younger generation of people dedicated to sharing our district's agricultural bounty with the region. I will work with programs such as the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project to strengthen agriculture in our region and create smart land use policies.

GREEN JOBS WILL HELP US GROW

We have an amazing opportunity to create economic growth in Massachusetts by bolstering our investment in green jobs. But we need to be smart about implementing green energy to ensure that we don't leave those with less income behind. I am dedicated to protecting our citizens from big companies that take advantage of us and generating jobs for everyone.

WE MUST INVEST STATE FUNDS WISELY

Big companies now get millions of dollars in tax breaks that hurt local economies and often do not deliver the promised economic benefits. We should be investing in local, small businesses that are already on the cutting edge of technology. These local businesses can attract people to the area and create jobs that stay here. As an entrepreneur and an environmentalist, I understand the necessity of helping local business and developing clean technologies.

We should also be investing in companies that reflect our values, which means divesting from fossil fuel, prison, weapons, and big pharma.

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