Policy Initiatives HOVER OR TAP EACH CARD TO READ MORE TAP EACH CARD TO READ MORE Business Development Business and industry are the backbone this city was built on. Having owned a business in Yreka for years, Jason has learned what it takes to grow a thriving local economy. flip the card Business Development Economic Resilience and Retention: Keeping capital circulating within the community, supporting local suppliers, and fostering community identity. Retention is often more cost-effective than recruitment, since established businesses already have infrastructure and local ties. Tiered Employment-Based Incentives: Structuring property tax deferments or credits on a sliding scale tied to full-time job creation. Additional milestones could include higher wages, local hiring preferences, or apprenticeship programs. Commercial Property Upkeep and Anti-Blight Measures: Combining supportive resources — like facade improvement grants or technical assistance — with clear accountability standards to maintain commercial corridors. Multiplier Effects and Regional Growth: Attracting anchor industries or light manufacturing to diversify the tax base and reduce reliance on residential property taxes. Housing Development Housing is in short supply. Jason will focus on encouraging the city to work with builders and developers to stimulate growth, using the great properties already available. flip the card Housing Development Public-Private Infrastructure Partnerships: Partnering with developers to streamline utility hookups, share connection costs, or establish improvement districts to reduce upfront capital barriers. Phased Property Tax Deferments: Using tax increment financing or temporary deferral structures so developers can offset initial costs, deferring realization until properties are occupied and generating activity. Housing as an Economic Driver: Adequate housing supply supports workforce recruitment and retention, so job growth translates into resident population growth rather than long-distance commuting. Long-Term Fiscal Sustainability: Expanding the residential and commercial tax base diversifies municipal revenue for essential services without overburdening existing taxpayers. Ringe Pool A special spot for Jason growing up in Yreka — he wants to make it available to our citizens again. flip the card Ringe Pool This was a special spot for me growing up in Yreka, and I would like to make it available to our citizens again. My plan includes: Seeking grants for abatement and site cleanup. Using the existing pool grounds to build a new, state-of-the-art facility. Covering maintenance costs through a portion of the city's budget, supplemented by the sales tax increase and growing business tax revenue.