{"id":46579,"date":"2025-06-06T12:32:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T12:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theme-dev.cmsmasters.net\/campaigner\/?post_type=issues&p=46579"},"modified":"2025-08-20T16:42:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T16:42:09","slug":"small-business-relief-growth","status":"publish","type":"issues","link":"https:\/\/michael-stern.ca\/en\/issues\/small-business-relief-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Business Relief & Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What\u2019s at Stake<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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When small businesses struggle, communities lose jobs, culture, and opportunity. Without action, large corporations will keep consolidating power while local businesses fall behind. We must level the playing field and make sure every business has a fair shot.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We are committed to cutting red tape, expanding access to low-interest loans and grants, and providing targeted tax relief for small and family-owned businesses. We\u2019ll invest in local entrepreneurship, workforce development, and broadband access so businesses can grow \u2014 not just survive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\"We borrow the earth from our children - it's our duty to leave it better than we found it.\"<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u2014\u00a0Reina Clarke<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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To protect our environment and ensure lasting safety for every community, Reina\u2019s plan prioritises practical, forward-thinking solutions. These actions are rooted in science, equity, and sustainability \u2014 all aimed at building a future that\u2019s clean, just, and built to last. Here’s how we make that future a reality.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Featured Endorsements & Contributor Spotlights<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    \u201cI gave $15 because Reina listens. They show up. They care. That\u2019s what leadership looks like.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Mar\u00eda Delgado<\/span><\/span>Single mom & small donor from Eastside<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    \u201cReina is exactly the kind of bold, honest leader we need right now. Their vision is grounded in fairness, justice, and opportunity for all.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    \"I\u2019ve never donated to a campaign before, but Jordan\u2019s compassion for working people and commitment to healthcare reform moved me to give. This isn\u2019t just politics \u2014 it\u2019s personal.\"<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Elena Brooks<\/span><\/span>Retired Nurse & First-Time Donor<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    \u201cReina has always stood with educators and students. We proudly endorse their campaign for a stronger public school system.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Teachers United of District 4<\/span><\/span>Education Union<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    Reina inspired me to vote for the first time \u2014 and now I\u2019m helping others do the same.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Darius King<\/span><\/span>College student & campaign volunteer<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. We\u2019re fighting to give them the support and freedom they need to thrive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":46335,"template":"","format":"video","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mo_disable_npp":"","pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":""},"issues_category":[53],"class_list":["post-46579","issues","type-issues","status-publish","format-video","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","post_format-post-format-video","issues_category-economy"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/michael-stern.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/issues\/46579","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/michael-stern.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/issues"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/michael-stern.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/issues"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michael-stern.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/michael-stern.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/issues\/46579\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49462,"href":"https:\/\/michael-stern.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/issues\/46579\/revisions\/49462"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michael-stern.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46335"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/michael-stern.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46579"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"issues_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michael-stern.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/issues_category?post=46579"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}