Issue Position: Economic Development

Issue Position

"We all want the best for our children. That is one of the primary reasons I have placed such a high priority on economic development throughout my career in government. I want young people in this area to be able to grow up, get a good education and come back home to find jobs that reflect that education. I know what it is like to be a father and to want your children to be able to work close to home. We need to be aggressively pursuing such opportunities for DeKalb County's families.

"While I served as a Councilman and Mayor of Rainsville, I was blessed to be part of bringing companies like Sola Hevi-Duty and RTI to the area. These companies are responsible for hundreds of jobs and an incredible economic impact on this county and beyond. This is the kind of progress I want to work toward as your Representative in Montgomery.

"I believe economic development requires cooperation at the local, state and federal levels. Through 14 years of public service as a Councilman and Mayor, along with my career in industrial retention and development, I have a proven track record, the ability and the experience to work with people and organizations at all levels to bring real progress to DeKalb County."

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