Issue Position: Jobs - Tennesseans Growing Tennessee
Issue Position
Increasing your ability to spend grows our local economy and generates state tax revenues. Lowering the tax burden for each and every Tennessean is vital. In the State House, I have made these my priorities:
-- In my first year as a legislator, I was pleased to write, sponsor, and unanimously pass the "Made in Tennessee Act," which will make it easier for Tennesseans to support local economic and job growth by supporting locally-owned small businesses in our state. The Made in Tennessee Act authorizes the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services to use a logo or seal for "Made in Tennessee" products and goods, with the exception of food and agricultural products that have been processed, fabricated, manufactured or otherwise transformed in Tennessee. The bill builds on the Department of Agriculture's successful "Pick TN Products" campaign by promoting commerce in Tennessee.
-- Strengthen our economy by making sure that hard work is rewarded. Anyone that works full time should be able to pay their bills and put food on the table. I hosted a jobs fair in District 53 to connect area businesses with Nashvillians seeking employment.
-- Support and sustain existing businesses while promoting South Nashville as a premier location for new businesses to open. I am proud that during my term hundreds of new jobs are being added to House District 53 with Aramark and Oberto Brands opening new facilities.
-- Focus on improving our infrastructure and restoring Tennessee as a place of opportunity where the rights of hard working individuals to create, maintain and compete for quality jobs are not infringed by special interests!
The tradition of Tennesseans being proud of their work at the end of the day is as strong today as it was 100 years ago. Our people and our work ethic have always made Tennessee an attractive market for job creators. I will make sure we promote the quality of our hard work and produce sustainable results that provide quality jobs.
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