Issue Position: Economy

Issue Position

Roger understands the concerns about the job market and preparing our children for the 21st century workforce. Roger's number one focus as a Delegate will be the economy and jobs!
Roger's career as a technology executive has taught him the importance of education in this new economy, and the untapped potential we have to create economic opportunity through alliances with Higher Education and Private Sector partnerships. Roger is excited about the chance to take these and other new ideas to the State House.

Roger will fight for and support the following legislation as your representative:

- promote the ombudsman or public advocate office established in the 2014 MD Budget dedicated to helping businesses navigate government regulations and to partner with businesses on economic development.

- establish a 3% reduction in the corporate income tax as an incentive for businesses coming to/returning to the State.

- promote a Cybersecurity Investment Fund established in the 2014 MD Budget to attract new businesses and establish education programs with the Maryland Association of Community Colleges to support growth in Cybersecurity needs.

- establish Frederick City as a tax free zone for 10 years for new businesses in Cybersecurity, Life Sciences, Energy, Broadband, and Robotics.

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