Issue Position: Jobs and the Economy

Issue Position

Coloradans are hard workers. Still, as we bear witness to an ever changing and increasingly competitive job market, many willing to work can't find and employment, and those that are employed aren't earning enough to survive. The creation and retention of good paying jobs is a top priority of mine, and there are several ways we can tackle the issue:

Across Colorado, we are seeing a lack of skilled workers. Investing in job training opportunities means creating more jobs. This is especially true for those without four year degrees and for our veterans returning home from their service.

State contracts should prioritize Colorado companies so that we can keep our tax dollars and jobs right here in Colorado, instead of shipping them to other states or overseas.

We need to work together to address the issue of wage stagnation. Everyone that works hard at a full time job should be able to afford to support themselves and their family.

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