Economy

By Michele M. (Bernard) Nash-Hoff

I want to encourage economic development in California by improving the business climate for California's small businesses to create jobs and raise the per capita income.

· Foster "start-up" businesses by eliminating the Corporate Tax (which is like an Alternative Minimum Tax). New businesses should not be required to pay taxes while operating at a loss.

· Expand the California Incubator Enterprise Program to include the funding of business incubator development and provide an expanded seed-capital investment fund for start-up businesses.

· Eliminate overlapping, conflicting, and unnecessary government regulations.