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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The Bureau of Labor Statistics says we lost 103,900 jobs in the past year. Maybe this is something the mayoral candidates should address?

https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2026/washington-dc-metropolitan-area-lost-103900-jobs-from-january-2025-to-january-2026.htm[/quote]

How exactly is a mayor going to improve this? Be realistic[/quote]

Is this a real question? How about by not being incredibly hostile to businesses? That would be a good place to start. [/quote]

Mayors have such limited ability to deal with the macro issues that are impacting jobs. Being "less hostile" to business is going to have negligible impacts, if any.[/quote]

Are you dumb or just insane? [/quote]

Really don't think you know who the world works.  [/quote]

DC leads the country in job losses. If this was happening in any other city, it would be a five alarm fire. [/quote]

Other cities aren't beholden to the whims of the federal executive branch.  [/quote]

Other cities have politicians who actually try to make their economies better. [/quote]

Please explain in detail how one would do that in DC? And if your answer is "be less hostile to business" then you're not being serious at all. [/quote]

AI has some specific suggestions:

Market-Oriented Reforms

Reduce Reliance on Federal Government: D.C. should aim to diversify its economy by decreasing dependence on federal contracts and jobs. This can help stabilize the local economy against federal budget fluctuations.

Lower Costs: Implementing policies that reduce operational costs for businesses, such as tax incentives or streamlined regulations, can make D.C. a more attractive place for companies to set up and grow.

Support for Small Businesses

Enhance Resources: Providing better access to funding, mentorship, and training programs for small businesses can foster a more vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Simplify Regulations: Reviewing and refining business regulations to ensure they are not overly burdensome can help small businesses thrive.

Foster Innovation-Driven Growth

Encourage Startups: Creating incubators and accelerators can support new business ventures, particularly in technology and innovation sectors.

Invest in Infrastructure: Improving transportation and digital infrastructure can enhance business operations and attract new companies to the area.
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Lol. Business in America is a zero sum game. Where are we going to poach these other industries from, exactly?[/quote]

A zero sum game? WTF? You think jobs are like friggin bitcoin and there's only so many that can be made? [/quote]

DP. It’s both and DC is failing at both. California is making an unforced error with a wealth tax and instead of offering a safe haven, our council just says “hold my beer” while we drive our own businesses out.  We have a highly trained workforce that should be attractive to companies fleeing elsewhere. But, yeah, DC policies fail as an incubator for new businesses also. [/quote]

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