Issue Position: Jobs for Working Families

Issue Position

While serving on the Capitol Budget and Transportation committees, I was a co-sponsor of the 2012 Jobs Now Act. This investment into our state's infrastructure created new schools, affordable housing, and crucial investments in transportation, as well as over 20,000 jobs in our state. Here in the 27th district, the Jobs Act built an allied health building at TCC, advanced the cleanup of Ruston Way & Commencement Bay, helped renovate of the Broadway Center & Foss Seaport, and expand our low-income housing resources.

Washington has regularly been ranked by independent sources as one of the top 5 states in the nation for small business. This largely stems from our innovative spirit, our strong higher education system and legislative efforts to make sure we advance smart regulation and support for our small businesses. I believe this is the right approach and will continue to support small business development.

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