Issue Position: A Fair Economy

Issue Position

Our first priority should be to convince conservative legislators to practice the type of small government they preach, when it comes to economic policy. Communities like ours should be allowed to thrive, unhindered by red tape in Jefferson City, by setting wages, benefits, and economic policies that work locally. Economic policies like right-to-work, tort reform, and a retroactive minimum wage are broadly detrimental to the middle class and eventually have a negative impact on the quality of life of everyone who participates in our state's economy. In Clayton alone, day time population surges from 16,000 to 46,000 - many of these individuals coming from other communities to earn a living painting, plumbing, performing electrical work, construction and a number of other labor occupations. Others come to wait tables, style hair, and stock shelves. These contributors to our economy deserve a fair wage for their work, health benefits for their family, and the ability to retire after decades of service to their industry.

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