Delegate Candidate Speaks On $25 Minimum Wage

Groups across the country are attempting to raise the minimum working wage to $25 per hour. While some businesses may be able to absorb such expense, others would face financial stress. Democratic Candidate for Delegate in Maryland 1-C, Rhiannon Brown, tells WCBC she is not in favor of a blanket $25 per hour wage. It should be more specifically targeted…

“Are there some people that deserve to make more? Teacher’s assistants, absolutely. They should not be working three jobs to support themselves. However, it shouldn’t be a blanket minimum wage to $25 an hour. That will put some small businesses, including mine, out of business.”