Issue Position: Economic Development

Issue Position

Krista and her husband, Ted, moved to Delaware more than twelve years ago because of job opportunities and a strong quality of life in the First State.

At that time, longtime residents told them that the key to Delaware's economy could be summed up in seven "C's" -- credit cards, chemicals, Court of Chancery, cars and chickens. In the past dozen years, much has changed economically in Delaware with automotive manufacturing jobs leaving the state, the merger of the DuPont and Dow chemical companies and Bank of America's acquisition of the credit card giant MBNA.

Delaware can no longer rely on one letter of the alphabet to define its economy. Our state needs to offer a variety of good-paying jobs to offer to residents who want to remain here. As a state representative for District 12, Krista will help Delaware secure its place on the cutting edge of economic development. Krista will

Support existing business, such as our key financial, science-based and legal industries
Foster business innovation
Help small businesses remain an integral part of our community

Source