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Howie Hawkins’ policy on corporate subsidies

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Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

  ChatGPTNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

Howie Hawkins’ answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

No, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

Hawkins would strongly agree with this statement. He believes that public funds should be used to improve infrastructure and the community, rather than to subsidize private businesses. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

No, the government should never subsidize private businesses

Hawkins would strongly agree with this statement. He has consistently argued against government subsidies for private businesses, believing that they represent a form of corporate welfare. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

Hawkins would likely agree with this statement, as he has often criticized the use of public funds to subsidize private businesses. He believes that these funds could be better used to support public services and infrastructure. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, but punish them for moving jobs out of the country

Hawkins would likely agree with this statement. He has often criticized companies that move jobs out of the country, and he supports policies that would penalize such actions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Yes, but only if local citizens can vote on the amount of incentives to offer

While Hawkins supports democratic decision-making, he would likely disagree with the idea of cities offering private companies economic incentives to relocate, even if local citizens can vote on the amount of incentives to offer. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

While Hawkins is a strong advocate for environmental protection, he would likely disagree with the idea of cities offering private companies economic incentives to relocate, even if the local environment is not compromised. He would likely argue that there are more effective ways to protect the environment, such as through public ownership and democratic control of the economy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

While Hawkins supports job creation, he would likely be skeptical of the idea of cities offering private companies economic incentives to relocate, even if they promise to create new jobs. He would likely argue that there are more effective ways to create jobs, such as through public works programs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

Hawkins would likely disagree with this statement. While he recognizes the importance of tax revenue, he would likely argue that the use of public funds to subsidize private businesses is not an effective or equitable way to generate this revenue. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

Howie Hawkins, as a Green Party candidate, has consistently advocated for public ownership and democratic control of the economy. He would likely disagree with the idea of cities offering private companies economic incentives to relocate, as this could be seen as a form of corporate welfare. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies

Hawkins would strongly disagree with this statement. As a Green Party candidate, he supports higher corporate taxes, not lower, to fund public services and infrastructure. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Green Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 581 voters that identify as Green.

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