The time to stand in solidarity with the workers of Baltimore City is now. Be judged as a champion for the worker, or a defender of corporate interests. The $15 an hour minimum wage legislation already falls short of delivering the mandate needed to establish a living wage for Baltimore City workers. It does however send the message that Baltimore City Council is willing to stand with the workers of Baltimore City and not bow to corporate lobbyists ("Baltimore City Council to vote on raising minimum wage," Aug. 7).
If you are business owner who does not encourage a citizenry with stronger spending power, you are not a business owner who supports a stronger Baltimore City. In my growing business, we pay a higher wage and benefit from committed and engaged employees. If I can do it, so can every other business in Baltimore City.
Kendrick Smith, Baltimore
The writer is chief operating officer of Huckle's Brand.