Colorado
has historically been a state in which small businesses could thrive and
entrepreneurs have come to this state because of the independent spirit and the
opportunities for success with hard work and resourcefulness. I have been in
private practice in a law firm so I have some experience with the challenges
faced by small businesses.
One of the
things I am interested in is providing good jobs for the residents of House
District 8. Jobs that pay a living wage and provide viable pensions must be
available to the average person. When the University of Colorado Health
Sciences Center moved to Aurora,
it took a number of good jobs with it. We must watch the new development on
that site to ensure that it also provides jobs for those in the neighboring
communities.
- The personal property tax exemption for small
businesses at $2500 is too low. I support raising that exemption to $7500
- I support the development of retail in the University Health Sciences
Center redevelopment
- The redevelopment of the Dahlia Street shopping center area has
been discussed for some time. It is time to work to get a viable development on
that site.
- I support a youth summer employment program to
give our young people the opportunity to make some money while helping local
businesses.
- Fair wages must be paid to those who are
working.
- I support tax incentives for companies that move
into lower income areas and provide jobs to those in the neighborhood.
If we can keep Colorado’s economy strong, companies will
want to locate here and our residents will be in a better position to find well
paying jobs.
