06/03/2026
I interviewed state legislators today. Here’s my take.
1. When you’re invited in the room where decisions are made, you speak up! 🎙️
I was the only woman on a business endorsement panel interviewing state legislators and I asked some hard questions!
We talked about permitting delays, construction costs, housing affordability, taxes, policies… these aren’t just talking points. These are reasons good employees can’t afford to live near where they work and it’s affecting not just them but also our customers and everybody’s bottom line.
2. Who to choose in the next elections:
➡️ If you want competence and leverage, go with the incumbent guy.
➡️ If you want to shake things up, go with the new guy.
3. The consensus on the panel: small business owners need more than handshake, campaign promises, or requests for a donation. We need to have a seat at the table and when we get one we should use it!
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