SPOTLIGHT RACE: Seth Blattman for AZ-LD09H
My family moved to our state when I was 10 years old and I have been a proud Arizona resident since. I went to public schools and eventually graduated from ASU. My father started a furniture manufacturing shop in 1993 and with a lot of hard work and ingenuity, he grew the business steadily and supported my sisters, mother, and I.
Our family business took a hit during the Great Recession. Using the strategies I learned in business school along with some key ideas from our employees, we pulled ourselves out of bankruptcy, saved the jobs of people who had worked with us for decades, and transitioned into a completely new business model focused on retail and e-commerce.
Like so many families, our lives changed during those years. Taking on a leadership role in the business meant making hard choices, but it turns out they were the right ones and we rebuilt our business stronger than before.
Near last in the nation in education and healthcare spending; career politicians facing ethics investigations; an economy that fails to work for us. This isn't what we voted for.
I know we can do better. At the legislature, I have championed funding for public education, fought for small businesses and working families, worked to water sustainability and proudly voted to repeal the 1864 abortion ban. I listened to my community and took their voice to the Arizona State House.
Because my young nephew deserves all the same educational opportunities I had. Because my neighbors deserve to feel safe in their community. Because all Arizonans deserve to have their best days ahead of them.
https://sethblattman.com/