Issue Position: Economic Development

Issue Position

I believe government has an important role to play in economic development. It is the government's responsibility to create a business-friendly environment by keeping taxes low, regulations few, and playing fields level. Beyond these three things, government's role should be merely recruiting businesses based on the availability of natural resources, convenience to population centers, and ensuring local infrastructure meets the needs of private enterprise.

I oppose expanding existing social welfare programs, and do not support corporate welfare programs.

I will promote organic economic growth through small business formation. I support entrepreneurship and free enterprise, which will bring us the jobs that we need into this district. I will also promote these two education ideas which will directly impact the future of our local economy:

1 -- Teach entrepreneurship classes beginning in high school. Children today are programmed to look for jobs rather than looking for opportunities.

2 -- Allow students to explore multiple interests rather than pressuring them to choose a career track at a young age.

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