In 2021, Salazar stated she was developing a plan to use her salary to help people find jobs, emphasizing her commitment to employment initiatives (Miami Herald, 2/26/21).
By 2022, Salazar proposed that restitution funds be directed into an American Worker Fund to support workforce training for U.S. citizens (Miami Herald, 2/8/22).
Salazar suggested the concept of charging restitution---suggesting $1,000 a year---for living in the U.S., tying it directly to workforce funding (Miami Herald, 2/8/22).
In July 2024, Salazar emphasized a need for workers in sectors such as agriculture, janitorial services, and construction, highlighting ongoing labor shortages (Tampa Bay Times, 7/17/24).
A potential vulnerability is that specific details and implementation strategies for her proposed workforce initiatives remain unclear, raising questions about their feasibility and impact.
2021: Salazar Said She Was Working On A Plan For Salary To Help People Find Work According to Miami Herald, "She hasn't figured out how she will spend her salary yet but said whatever she does with the money will help people find work. 'Right now I'm working on a plan so we can help people get jobs,' Salazar said. 'If I have to do this as a private citizen, this takes time, and I never thought I was going to go through that.'" [Miami Herald, 2/26/21]
February 2022: Salazar Explained Restitution Would Fund American Worker Training According to Miami Herald, "The restitution money would go into a new American Worker Fund, which would pay for workforce training for U.S. citizens." Also, Salazar stated, "A thousand dollars a year to live in the promised land, it's more than accepted." [Miami Herald, 2/8/22]
July 2024: Salazar Cited Need For Workers In Various Industries According to Tampa Bay Times, "Salazar said businesses need workers, specifically citing crop picking, janitorial services and construction work." [Tampa Bay Times, 7/17/24]