Jay Inslee, one of the leading candidates in Washington’s 2012 governor’s race, joined Mayor Karen for a tour of local business and a chance to talk with shop owners about the challenges they’re facing in the recession and ideas about how to help small businesses grow.
The historic downtown tour included Ruffles & Rust Square, Grow Washington, Fred’s Alehouse, Grilla Bites, and the soon-to-open Wine Cellars of Washington.
Jay’s final stop was just in time to join the Board of Artist Trust’s champaign toast to mark the end of its annual retreat at Karen’s studio AngleArmsWorks. Jay added a toast to Snohomish as a place of creative ideas that are manifesting for a more vibrant small town.
Karen welcomes the opportunity to join all leading candidates for Washington State governor on a similar tour of downtown Snohomish.
