Dear Neighbors,
I hope this email finds you well. Another election is behind us and I would like to thank you for your input. Hearing from you makes me a better representative. Over the next two years, I will remain focused on working with my Democrat and Republican colleagues to achieve a strong and stable economy, find solutions to fix our transportation infrastructure, improve the quality of our schools and ensure health care is affordable for everyone.
This holiday weekend, I encourage you to think and buy local. I hope you will consider taking part in “Small Business Saturday” shopping on November 26th.
You may be interested to know that:
- Small businesses create half of the jobs in the private sector. They have created 65 percent of the net new jobs over the past 17 years. (Source: U.S. Business Administration)
- For every $100 spent in locally owned independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll, and other expenditures. If you spend that in a national chain, only $43 stays here. (Source: The 3/50 Project)
My best wishes for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.
Sincerely,
Paul