Issue Position: Jobs and the Economy

Issue Position

The most pressing issue the General Assembly will face next year is to address legislation that will enhance the growth of Virginia's economy and create jobs. I will work to maintain Virginia's strong record of attracting jobs and keeping unemployment numbers as low as possible. This includes protecting our military presence as well as the businesses that support our warriors.

By improving our transportation system, businesses will be able to move goods and services more efficiently; this will increase productivity and increase income/revenue for individuals, as well as the Commonwealth. This will also allow us to fully utilize The Port of Virginia, which is poised to expand and host unlimited trade possibilities. I will work to build a business base to compliment our outstanding medical facilities, including bio-tech, medical research and pharmaceutical interests.

We must streamline the regulatory process to reduce the cost of doing business. This will allow projects, both governmental and private, to come to fruition faster- before inflationary factors make a project cost prohibitive. History tells us that a thriving economy reduces the tax burden on citizens.

Source