Economic Development
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E-mail your thoughtsAtlanta is blessed with a diverse economy. Yet, the current economic climate has made it clear that no industry or neighborhood is safe from economic hardship. We must invest in transportation, infrastructure, the creative class, biotechnology, green collar jobs and education in order to grow our tax base and create new jobs.
Amir's Solutions
Amir Farokhi believes Atlanta should:
- Better promote and increase its microlending program to jump-start small businesses in Atlanta.
- Collaborate with our green businesses to help recruit Atlantans into green jobs.
- Aggressively pursue foreign investment in Atlanta, particularly biotechnology and green technology investment.
- Reward Atlanta businesses that pay their workers a living wage.
- Use community benefit agreements to introduce job training and apprenticeship programs alongside development in underserved neighborhoods.
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Doug Alexander, Former Atlanta City CouncilmemberI know that Amir knows how to listen to people and get to the heart of their concerns, and that he also understands the challenges that face our city in these turbulent times. I am confident that he will approach all of these opportunities with humanity and intelligence and a sincere concern for all of Atlanta’s citizens. We need Amir Farokhi to help get Atlanta back on track in 2009.
