Economic Development

What is the issue?

A strong local economy means more opportunity, greater affordability, and a stronger tax base for everyone. By broadening our tax base and encouraging responsible growth, we can generate the revenue needed to repair our schools and address our county budget crisis, while working to reduce the tax burden on homeowners. I will champion energy choices that are safe, reliable, and affordable, remove unnecessary barriers to starting a business, and strengthen the County’s efforts to showcase Montgomery County as a great place to live, work, visit, and invest.

Esther Wells at a ribbon-cutting with local business owners and staff

What it means for you

Broaden the tax base: attract new corporate headquarters & high-paying jobs to allow us to lower property & income tax rates for everyone while increasing the revenue we need
Restore the $692 Homeowner Property tax credit (ITOC)
Open for Growth: Reverse Montgomery County’s reputation of being "closed for business" to being the premier destination for global corporations & visionary developers by offering speed, certainty, and world-class incentives.
Energy Choice: Champion a mix of safe, affordable and reliable energy sources
Eliminate Energy Mandates: Block or weaken all-electric energy mandates to protect property owners from high compliance costs & penalties
Improve marketing & tourism of the County

Esther Supports Our Businesses

Our business owners are integral to our county. Esther wants to hear directly from you, the business owners and the business community of Montgomery County.

What changes do you think would help businesses thrive here?
What are your experiences?
Would you want to be listed in a presentation of businesses that support Esther Wells?

Please email VoteforEsther@gmail.com with the subject line “Businesses” to share your feedback on any or all of these questions.