ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
A person without children needs to make at least $16.72/hour to afford living in Gwinnett yet Georgia's minimum wage has not changed from $7.25. Additionally, lack of public services like public transportation and childcare, along with inadequate workforce development programs, have created a chasm for many when it comes to economic opportunity.
Advocate for more worker protections
Increase apprenticeship programs
Raise the minimum wage
Invest in infrastructure, including public transit
Empower small businesses to thrive
Provide childcare support
I believe that we must provide everyone with the best opportunity possible to succeed and thrive.