Issue Position: An Economy for All of Us

Issue Position

Too many Marylanders are working harder, but still struggling to make ends meet. Many District 19 residents on fixed incomes continue to see their expenses increase. As Democrats, we must recommit ourselves to building an economy for everyone, not just the rich and well connected. As Delegate, I will fight to:

Increase the statewide minimum wage to $15;
Resist Trump's deportation policies to keep District 19 families together;
Protect retirement income and curtail high fees charged by predatory banks and advisors;
Support families with generous paid family leave, paid vacation, childcare subsidies, and a state-level Child Tax Credit;
Launch a Task Force to study the laws governing homeowners' associations to ensure fair governance and reasonable fees;
Expand protections for renters, increase the supply of housing, and promote aging in place;
Empower small businesses and entrepreneurs by reversing the trend toward corporate consolidation and closing large corporations' tax loopholes; and
Strengthen collective bargaining and fair contracts, and enact a fair scheduling law to give workers' advance notice about what their work schedule will be.

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