Issue Position: A Future with Better Paying Jobs and An Atmosphere Conducive to Innovation.

Issue Position

Representing a thriving district full of some of our state's most successful and exciting small business owners and employees, John Ray closely follows market trends, employment rates, and the fledgling Nashville tech sector and startup scene. He tracks evolving technologies (i.e. blockchain, 3D printing, self-driving vehicles, etc.) to ensure that state policy keeps pace with emerging technology. John Ray recognizes that we must continue to develop local talent in a multitude of thriving industries, attract and support more small businesses, recruit more companies with well-paying jobs, and nurture existing businesses that have invested here and contributed to our community's success. To better facilitate all Tennesseans' participation in the 21st century economy, he advocates for net neutrality and universal Internet access. John Ray is proud to represent and support increased funding for Tennessee College of Applied Technology and Nashville State Community College, both of which sit in the heart of District 55, as do Belmont University, Vanderbilt University and Aquinas College. John Ray wants to continue seeing companies with well-paying jobs competing for the highly-skilled Tennessee workers graduating from these institutions of higher learning.

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