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“My husband, Mike, and I bought an existing restaurant that was for sale, and we incorporated in October of 2019. He is from Jordan and specializes in the restaurant industry. Together we decided to buy this restaurant as a family legacy, and we have goals of making this a chain.” “We opened during winter –…

“The population is so divided. Some people say, ‘If you stay open we’ll support you!’ But others say, ‘Hey, who are you to choose money over lives and put the public at risk?’ It’s really hard to know what to do.”

“I have a deep love for restaurants. I started out as a busboy-host at Baker’s Square back in 1991-2. Since then, I’ve been in almost every position you could have in the restaurant industry – from busboy to executive manager and chef.” “It’s an industry that my dad and I have fallen in love with,…

“Shutting down would absolutely close my business. SBA and PPP money helped, but if customers don’t come in and dine, we’ll close.”

“The amendment just eliminates the requirement for a flat tax. The tax brackets and everything they’re talking about, or what the money would be spent on – none of that is guaranteed by the amendment.”

“Small businesses are hurt. A lot of people can’t find jobs. Raising [taxes] is unwise with what’s happened with the economy.”

“The real issue is the state needs revenue because it refuses to deal with its debt. Voting yes won’t solve the state’s debt or spending problem.”

“The real damage is going to be farther down the road. How could there not be further tax hikes down the road, when you look at how deep the state is in the hole already?”