Issue Position: Economic Development

Issue Position

I believe economic development is key to the future of our state. If we expect to retain young people or bring them back to the state, we need to have quality jobs for them. In order to recruit businesses that would provide those good quality jobs, we need to have an environment of cooperation between state and local government agencies. I support the Nebraska Advantage program, which I believe is a good tool that can be used to recruit and retain businesses. While being a part of numerous local economic development efforts, I have seen first-hand how working collaboratively with state government and local government, as well as through public/private partnerships, a difference can be made in a community. If elected, I would encourage these partnerships and would work at the state level to foster an environment of economic growth.

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