Issue Position: Small Businesses

Issue Position

Rebecca has been a champion of small businesses in our community which are critical to both the economy and the livelihood of so many of our neighborhood families.
Rebecca has cosponsored legislation that suspends all rent payments for certain residential and small business commercial tenants and certain mortgage payments for ninety days due to COVID-19.
Rebecca has distributed Proper Protective Equipment (PPE) and sanitizer to small businesses throughout the district to ensure safety for the workers and customers of our community.
Rebecca has cosponsored legislation which establishes the coronavirus pandemic small business and not-for-profit organization loan program.
Rebecca has cosponsored legislation that eases the cost of a changing insurance market on small businesses and school districts which currently uses stop-loss and reinsurance to provide healthcare for their employees.
Rebecca has organized and sponsored community affairs programs and seminars on small business issues for the district.
Rebecca has assisted small businesses in cutting through the red tape associated with obtaining certifications to conduct their enterprises.

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