Assistance Quote by Tom Barrett
“As mayor of Milwaukee, I've had many developers come and many businesses come and have asked for financial assistance from the city, and my questions have always been: how many jobs are we talking about and are these family-supporting jobs.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Press conference, date unknown
Emphasizes job quality over quantity, focusing on family-supporting employment when evaluating economic assistance.
In simple terms: Quality jobs matter more than numbers.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize jobs that support families.
Themes
economics
employment
public policy
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- city budgeting
- business incentives
- workforce development
Key Concepts
labor economics
social welfare
Questions to Reflect On
- How define a family-supporting job?
- What metrics best capture job quality?
A Different Perspective
Quantifying job quality can be complex.
