HELEN PRICE JOHNSON
For State Senate
Helen Price Johnson grew up on Whidbey Island and is a third-generation small business owner. As a small business owner, Helen Price Johnson understands how hard it is for businesses to survive right now. That’s why she supports a Main Street program that will help rebuild our economy.
SMALL BUSINESSES NEED A CHAMPION LIKE HELEN PRICE JOHNSON.
Helen brought together an economic recovery task force from across Island County earlier this year. She invited all Chambers of Commerce, Main Street organizations, the Ports, Mayors, and the Island County Tourism Committee to learn more about the impacts of the shutdown and discuss what needs to be done as we safely reopen the economy.
HELEN PRICE JOHNSON HAS A PLAN FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY
Helen supports a program that will proved small businesses with:
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Grants, including money that will continue supporting businesses after the year ends because it is clear that COVID-19 may be here a while.
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Low interest loans that can help businesses with low cash flow.
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State resources that will help small businesses open safely, including bulk purchases of PPE, clearer statements on public health needs, and more consistent guidelines and timelines for reopening.