We oppose subsidies and give-aways to large corporations. We should seek to increase business activities that add value to products produced in Rockbridge. We support the concept of a business incubator to develop locally-owned businesses. We also recognize a need for greater coordination among existing programs. We encourage formation of a local credit union and will support legislation to make this easier.
Historic preservation is good economic development.
We support a study to determine what goods and services are being supplied from outside the county that might be locally provided. Education should be a higher priority. We support community elementary schools and will seek to eliminate the need for classroom trailers. Schools need more arts and music. The school programs should be improved to ensure that all children are given challenging work.