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JOBS
Delaware has experienced many job losses in the past few years and we need to create jobs and economic prosperity for generations to come. We must attract new industries that are environmentally friendly to our community.
“For too long, we have been losing the higher paying jobs with benefits, and now is the time to act to stop this trend.”
We must be more pro-active in attracting new businesses to Delaware.
Look at what the Financial Center Development Act did for Delaware back in the early 1980’s. That is the reason several banks and others in financial service industries moved their national headquarters here.
We need to create legislation similar to this for other industries like the renewable energy companies – wind power, solar power and bio-diesel.
Look at what the South has done with the auto industry in their region.
They have attracted several major manufacturers and hundreds of other companies who supply them. The companies changed their philosophy to just-in-time manufacturing, which forced component manufacturers to locate near the plants.
They choose Southern United States to relocate for several reasons.
The states provided various tax incentives and created pre-employment training programs tailored to the needs of this industry.
“Without an educated workforce and a favorable business climate no businesses would want to relocate in Delaware.”
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FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
My 20 years experience running my own business, along with my experience in the State Budget Office, give me the necessary skills to responsibly watch over the state budget.
When I worked in the budget office I went out to various state agencies and got to see firsthand how many of them operated.
And as many of you know, running your own business, you have to meet weekly payrolls and pay the bills in order to survive.
We need to achieve maximum services while keeping our taxes down.
“I will fight for the government to do its job better with less of your tax dollars.”
DEVELOPMENT
We must have responsible growth that benefits the needs of the community.
We have to insure our infrastructure and services can handle any new growth in population.
I also support more state funding for Farmland Preservation, State Parks and Open Space.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Seniors on fixed income are concerned about taxes. We need to keep our taxes low.
After years of hard work our seniors deserve to live in safe neighborhoods.
Retirees need to know that their healthcare is of the highest quality.
We need to focus on programs caring for the needs of our aging population.
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