Representative Ralph Watts of Adel has been named a "Friend of Iowa Business" by the Iowa Industry PAC, the political action committee of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry. Watts is seeking election to the Iowa House in District 47 that includes Adel, Waukee, West Des Moines, Clive, Urbandale, Dallas Center, Van Meter, Dawson, and Linden.
The Iowa Industry PAC evaluates candidates based on their ability to help create jobs in Iowa by supporting a competitive business climate. Criteria used to make the designations include the candidates' positions on issues of importance to job creators in Iowa.
"Representative Watts has demonstrated a commitment to improve Iowa's business climate so that employers can create more jobs and grow the economy," said Michael Ralston, President of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry.
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) is comprised of approximately 1,400 companies employing more than 300,000 Iowans. As "The Voice of Iowa Business Since 1903", ABI works to enhance the Iowa business climate to foster growth and prosperity for Iowans. The Iowa Industry PAC is non-partisan and endorses both Republican and Democtratic candidates for legislative offices. The committee encourages voters to consider the endorsements when evaluating which candidates will help bring jobs to Iowa when voting in the November 2nd general election.
