Issue Position: Jobs and the Economy
Issue Position
In Washington, Jimmy has prioritized expanding our local economy, investing in innovation and clean energy, raising wages, supporting workers, and helping small businesses grow. In particular, Jimmy is advocating for the strengthening of local industries such as agriculture and tourism, investing in local research and technological innovation, and enriching our educational institutions.
As a member of the influential House Agriculture Committee, Jimmy has established himself as a leading voice on nutrition, organics, and agriculture research. Jimmy is fight to ensure that our agriculture industry receives critical federal resources and has sound public policies to promote it. He founded the bipartisan Agriculture Research Caucus to elevate challenges facing agricultural producers across the country, and find solutions to help them do their jobs. Jimmy will continue to work to invest in our agriculture industry and support the people who make it our district's number one industry; this includes our farmers and farm workers.
As tourism continues to be an economic driver on the Central Coast, Jimmy is working to ensure that policies coming out of Washington protect our pristine coastline, oceans, and forests. Since our local hospitality industry is dependent upon the protection of our environment, Jimmy is fighting against policies that would threaten it, including offshore oil exploration and drilling. He knows that preserving our natural treasures on the Central Coast for generations to come will help ensure economic viability in the region, and that it is simply the right thing to do for our children.
Jimmy is also supports policies that foster an economic environment that encourages business development and ensures employees have the benefits and protections they need to prosper. That is why he supports a living wage for all workers, paid leave, and ensuring that your earned benefits -- such as Social Security -- are available for generations to come.
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