Jobs & the Economy

By Shelly Masur

While our local economy has slowly started to rebound, our Board of Supervisors must focus on creating local jobs and building our local economy, for today and our future. San Mateo County needs great jobs that allow people to live and work here -- jobs for people of all skills and backgrounds

Supporting our schools to ensure a well-prepared workforce, equipped with quality education at all levels

Working to stimulate the economy by attracting small business, including biotech and green companies

Helping to attract and retain start-up industries that will set up shop, grow and stay in San Mateo County

Stimulating job growth by simplifying regulations and streamlining the approval processes for businesses, while still protecting workers, consumers and the environment