10.15.04
Cowan meets with state labor commissioner, makes campaign pledges
Newport News Times
Jean Cowan, Democratic candidate for the District 10 seat in the State House of Representatives, met with Dan Gardner, Oregon State Labor Commissioner, on Monday to discuss the state of labor in Oregon.
Cowan expressed her opposition to the outsourcing of jobs from Oregon to other countries and states, and noted the need to protect Oregon’s existing jobs and stimulate the creation of new private sector employment.
In an effort to stimulate private sector job growth, Cowan pledged to “back small and independent businesses with loans, provide more training to prepare workers for new jobs, and improve public facilities.”
Addressing the role of public infrastructure, Cowan stressed the helpful role of government in business growth, saying, “A first rate public infrastructure creates growth because businesses thrive in safe communities with good roads, attractive public places, and quality public education.” She also pledged to “improve publicly owned facilities and create an environment where Oregon businesses can thrive.”
The importance of maintaining a “clean and sober workforce” was also a topic of conversation, and Cowan committed to continue the crackdown on methamphetamine dealers and users.
