minimum wage

Spoke on behalf of SEIU Local 1021 members regarding ongoing labor negotiations and health care cost-sharing.

Expressed concerns about county understaffing and proposed health insurance premium increases for child welfare workers.

Requested board assistance in concluding contract negotiations for deputy district attorneys amidst rising living costs.

Highlighted protracted negotiations for probation officers and discussed alternative Taft-Hartley health care plans.

Argued that state election code requires the county to place the minimum wage initiative on the next statewide election without qualification.

Shared canvassing experience and urged the board not to delay the living wage measure for young workers.

Emphasized voter support gathered during petitioning and urged timely placement on the ballot.

Presented economic research supporting minimum wage benefits and argued county fiscal impact estimates were overstated.

Thanked the board for studying economic impacts and urged placing the initiative on the 2028 ballot.

Expressed concern over regional economic impacts on small businesses and supported the 2028 ballot timeline.

Urged the board to respect voter signatures and place the measure on the next ballot without delay.

Stressed the need for working-class families to afford rent and basic necessities through living wages.

Represented UAW workers supporting prompt ballot placement to address ongoing affordability crises.

Discussed economic models showing minimal job impact from local minimum wage increases.

Represented restaurant owners concerned about operating costs and supported the 2028 ballot timeline.

Expressed concerns about childcare and nonprofit cost impacts, supporting 2028 ballot placement.

Urged the board to honor signature collection efforts and adopt or promptly place the measure on the ballot.

Shared personal experiences as a senior citizen facing high housing and grocery costs.

Argued for leadership in adopting the wage measure to support workers and small businesses.

Expressed opposition to singling out unincorporated areas for a wage experiment.

Raised concerns regarding nonprofit organizational costs and supported 2028 ballot placement.

Stressed that working families need living wages to patronize local businesses and stay housed.

Supported wage increases to match rising rental and living expenses.

Praised the board for studying economic impacts and supporting the 2028 election timeline.

Spoke as a small business manager and faith leader supporting wage increases with phase-in periods.