Issue Position: Jobs & Economy

Issue Position

Our region's legacy of economic innovation and creativity, combined with progressive policies for workers and forward-thinking investment in industries of the future like wind and solar, have combined to make our state an economic success story. But the global pandemic has caused unprecedented economic devastation and provides heart-wrenching evidence of the economically precarious lives so many of us lead. It will require deft, compassionate and decisive leadership to guide us through this crisis and provide the help and support that so many struggling families in the 10th Congressional District need.

As someone who was raised in poverty, cycled in foster homes and was even homeless for a time, helping those in need is personal for me. I am not another lawyer or another multi-millionaire, but Congress already has lots of those. Instead, I bring a unique perspective in that I understand what it means to struggle under tough circumstances, and that inspires my unwavering commitment to helping others struggling through tough times like these. I am committed to fighting every day to make sure that hard-working families never slip through the cracks.

Progressive state policies I helped pass in the legislature, like the nation's best Paid Family Medical Leave and a path towards more affordable child care, will help Washington families as we weather this crisis. But now we need leaders in Congress who will work to pass these policies and provide relief nationally now. Congress also needs to quickly improve the efficiency and accountability of programs passed to help small businesses survive and unemployed workers get by.

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