Could you survive on $9.47 an hour? That’s next year’s state minimum wage. It may be the highest in the country, but it’s still not enough for workers to support themselves, afford the basics, and contribute to the economy.

Raising wages is good for workers striving for a better future. It’s also good for our economy. After all, more people with more money means more customers for more businesses. It’s time to raise wages, raise up Issaquah workers and raise up our whole state.

Jeff Watson, Issaquah