The Small Business
Fight Starts Here.

Small business owners don’t need handouts—they need a fair shot. Let’s clear the path for growth.

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Supporting Small Businesses

Small businesses don’t just fuel our local economy—they define the spirit and resilience of Ventura County. From mom-and-pop shops to homegrown service providers, entrepreneurs are the backbone of our community. But too often, the system is built for the well-connected, while everyday builders are left struggling to get started.

Jonathan Wagoner understands this firsthand. As a small business owner himself, he knows what it’s like to take risks, face red tape, and try to grow something from nothing. That’s why Jonathan is committed to a bipartisan approach to supporting small business owners—not just with promises, but with real, actionable solutions.

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A Bipartisan Path to Business Growth

Tax credits don’t help when you’re bootstrapping. Jonathan believes in expanding access to real startup support, including:

  • Easy-to-qualify grants for first-time entrepreneurs
  • Low-interest SBA loans without excessive red tape
  • Practical, accessible education and resources for business planning and compliance

Whether you’re opening a bakery, launching a trades business, or starting from your garage, you should have the tools to build and grow.

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Real Tax Relief for New Businesses

The first year of business is just the beginning. Jonathan supports a plan to extend meaningful tax relief over several years, helping new businesses reinvest, hire, and stay afloat during the most vulnerable stages of growth.

This isn’t about right or left—it’s about empowering the people who take risks, create jobs, and keep our communities moving forward.

Let’s Level the Playing Field

If we want a strong, sustainable economy, we need policies that meet business owners where they are—not where the government thinks they should be. That means cutting red tape, expanding opportunity, and making entrepreneurship something real people can pursue—not just dream about.

Jonathan Wagoner is ready to bring this fight to Washington—for Ventura County, and for every small business owner trying to build a better future.

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