Workplace Policy

A strong local economy means supporting and empowering small businesses to be competitive employers for the state's workforce. As a small business owner in Vergennes, I work to give people in our community good jobs, with fair pay, and the opportunity for personal growth. I lent my voice in support of paid sick days and public retirement because I know the value these policies bring to my business and the hardworking people who keep it running. These initiatives empower me and small business owners across the state by leveling the playing field between small, local businesses and bigger corporations. But we also need responsible tax structures to hold large out-of-state corporations to the same standards as our small businesses. Every business should be required to pay their fair share and the rules should enforce that. An investment in our local economy is an investment in our future.

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