Issue Position: Building a Thriving Local Economy

Issue Position

Tedra pledges to protect the industries that drive our region's economy, and promote policies that will help NY21's economy grow.
Tedra's vision

Encourage small business development.
Support existing industries like , agriculture, healthcare, education and tourism.
Improve our infrastructure.

Turning vision to action

Eliminate regulations that harm local businesses.
Secure funding for research and training in vital industries.
Work with colleges & universities to create internships and training programs matched to existing local jobs.
Support farmers through commercial kitchens, food hubs, aggregation, and Farm-to-table and farm-to-school programs.
Further regional investment in renewable energy.

Related policy positions

Ensure that immigration policies support farmers.
Boost programs like Arms to Farms and Helmets to Hardhats that help veterans transition to private sector careers in agriculture and construction.
Support organized labor.
Create opportunities for young people to live and work in Northern New York.
Defend net neutrality.
Facilitate universal broadband.

Why Tedra?

As a local entrepreneur herself, Tedra fully understands what it takes to grow a small businesses--and what obstacles need to be overcome.

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