Issue Position: Economy and Jobs

Issue Position

Being a small business owner helps Kim shape policies to encourage job growth; whether it's by reducing excessive regulation, or keeping a check on taxes and fees. Kim knows first-hand how frustrating it can be dealing with government agencies. In an effort to reduce some of the government-induced difficulties encountered by small business, she spearheaded a law requiring regulators to determine, during the rulemaking process, the cost impacts of the proposed rules on businesses. Additionally, rules are supposed to get reevaluated every few years to scrutinize their effectiveness, appropriateness, and whether reasonable changes can be made to lighten the regulatory burden on those who have to abide by them.

She was also instrumental in getting a Small Business Ombudsman to assist businesses in navigating troublesome bureaucracy. Her next goal is to tackle review of the various occupational business licenses issued by state agencies. She will be convening an ad-hoc work group of regulatory and industry representatives to help. Kim believes the private sector is where jobs are created, but government can improve the atmosphere for all businesses. A better environment for business will put more Oregonians back to work.

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