2016 WA Governor's race: on Local Issues


Jay Inslee: Washingtonians work harder, but not sharing national wealth

I'm proud that we've created over 250,000 jobs and seen the lowest unemployment since 2008. But I know too many Washingtonians are working harder than ever, and aren't sharing in the wealth we are creating as a nation. Together, we will build a stronger middle class by raising the minimum wage, ensuring paid sick leave, and advancing policies that allow working families to thrive. As a state we need to give our children a world-class education and we've already made some progress -- all-day kindergarten, lower class sizes, and better paid and trained teachers. But we've got more to do and I'm confident we can do it. Finally, we know we need big improvements in our transportation system. That's why I insisted the legislature pass a package that creates 200,000 jobs, repairs bridges, creates new lanes, and opens the door to more light rail. We got that done. While it won't fix everything overnight, it puts us on the right path while we address bottlenecks and find practical solutions.
Source: LWV's Vote411.org on 2016 Washington Gubernatorial Race Sep 19, 2016

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