O’Halleran said he supports an increase in the minimum wage, but said he believes it should be done on a regional level that takes into account cost of living. He’ll vote for the $12 minimum wage proposal in Arizona.

“I would love to see (a wage increase) done by private industry but doesn't look like they're going to reinvest in America,” he said.

Olivas said he supports an increase in the minimum wage but isn’t sure at what level, adding that such an increase doesn’t solve the country’s systemic economic problems.


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