Policy Issue: Business Climate

Reduced excessive government interference.

 

I believe the United States stands on the foundation of three main pillars. I identify these pillars as Freedom of Speech, the right to own property, and the liberty to pursue economic opportunity. Whether large or small, businesses are a valuable asset to each of the communities they reside in. Small businesses have helped to define a community's identity, charm, and character.

Small businesses and entrepreneurs must be able to strive to be better than their competitors. It is important to ensure a business can be either diverse or unique in the market it resides in. Having this type of environment will result in a healthy marketplace. Not to mention well-served and happy customers. Small businesses provide many essential opportunities. Opportunities that have helped large companies become as big as they are today. How many small businesses does Apple or Tesla rely on to manufacture their product?

Businesses that reside in California should have the ability to thrive in our marketplace. California should be one of the most diverse and envied marketplaces in existence.

Sacramento has to stop hurting businesses with laws meant to punish success and innovation. Give the people of California the ability to create a life they believe is worth living for.


Let's move District 28 and California forward together. A better tomorrow begins with Carlos as your representative in Sacramento. Carlos is with you, and he will FIGHT for you, and he will WIN for YOU.




Sources:
CNBC | December 11, 2019
California's new employment law has boomeranged and is starting to crush freelancers
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/11/californias-new-employment-law-is-starting-to-crush-freelancers.html
The Dallas Morning News | November 29, 2019
Schwab is the latest company leaving California for Texas and it won't be the last, expert says
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/2019/11/30/schwab-is-the-latest-company-leaving-california-for-texas-and-it-wont-be-the-last-expert-says/
Kiplinger's Online Finance Magazine | November 17, 2019
Thinking of Relocating Your Business to California? Don't!
https://www.kiplinger.com/article/business/T008-C032-S014-why-you-shouldn-t-move-your-business-to-california.html
The Hill | November 3, 2019
As companies flee blue cities, middle class workers are hurt
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/468781-as-companies-flee-blue-cities-middle-class-workers-are-hurt
Forbes | October 22, 2019
Now, California Can Assess Taxes No Matter Where You Live...Really
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2019/10/22/now-california-can-assess-taxes-no-matter-where-you-livereally/#1e79e35c3e7f
The Fresno Bee | October 9, 2019
Did Gavin Newsom pull a fast one on California with the gas tax?
https://www.fresnobee.com/opinion/editorials/article235929407.html
The Los Angeles Times | September 29, 2019
California has a new law for contract workers. But many businesses aren't ready for change
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2019-09-27/ab5-independent-contractors-how-businesses-are-responding
The New York Times | September 11, 2019
California Bill Makes App-Based Companies Treat Workers as Employees
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/11/technology/california-gig-economy-bill.html
The Mercury News | August 13, 2019
Opinion: The California law that's driving away small businesses
https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/08/13/the-california-law-thats-driving-away-small-businesses/
Orange County Register | July 31, 2019
Bubble Watch: California economy goes from national leader to subpar
https://www.ocregister.com/2019/07/31/bubble-watch-california-economy-goes-from-national-leader-to-subpar/
The San Diego Union-Tribune | June 6, 2019
California poised to have the highest gas tax in the country
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/energy-green/story/2019-06-20/california-about-to-have-the-highest-gas-tax-in-the-country