What is the best opportunity for creating business and jobs in Sussex County?
Opaliski: “Cutting taxes and regulation.” Jones: “Downsizing the government… jobs that are currently being taken by state workers could be opened up to private, sealed-bid contracts for local, Delaware companies.” Booth: Pointed to PATS Aircraft, of Georgetown, as an example of government working to expand business and create jobs. “When PATS was looking to expand, they needed to make sure the workforce was here… working with [former Lt. Gov.] John Carney we were able to help Delaware [Technical & Community College] provide the needed training for those workers.” Mervine: “The government’s role is to create a climate where business can thrive.” Mervine also stressed a need to streamline the regulatory process for small businesses. What is the biggest issue facing the 19th District? Booth: “Del Pointe… I met with the developers, and told them they’d probably have a rough time; it’s a conservative area… but the Indian River School Board, [near the proposed racino] took no position on i
