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O’Quinn has right tools
We finally have a candidate in the 6th District with the knowledge, experience and expertise to take on the job of countering our economic spiral – Shelly O’Quinn. Her tireless work with Greater Spokane Incorporated is nothing short of remarkable. Shelly is the only candidate strong enough to show up to the only scheduled nonpartisan venue to debate the current issues. Where were the other candidates?
Shelly knows that the only path to economic recovery is to provide an environment for small businesses to create and fill new jobs. Three out of every four jobs created in Washington are created by small businesses. Yet, our current environment not only discourages small businesses from creating jobs, it penalizes them. Every time Olympia raises taxes on small business, jobs are lost.
I would challenge the voters to find out about real solutions for our state, rather than just vote a party line.
Take a good look at Shelly O’Quinn.
Chuck Lund
Spokane