Mayor Jackson urges holiday shopping at local busineses through proclamation

Monday, November 25, 2024

WHEREAS, this year’s Friday Harbor Winterfest commences with Small Business Saturday, followed by the Friday Harbor Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa’s Workshop, and many more festive events throughout December, celebrating the holiday season; and

WHEREAS, we celebrate and honor our local small businesses and the contributions they make to our economy and community; and

WHEREAS, local island businesses employ approximately 85 percent of the workforce across the private sector of San Juan County; and

WHEREAS, San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce, the Town, and local businesses actively partner in local initiatives and sponsor events designed to provide a more robust economy on San Juan Island; and

WHEREAS, on average $70 for every $100 stays in the community by shopping at local stores and participating in events;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Raymont C. Jackson, do hereby proclaim November 30th, 2024 as

Small Business Saturday

in the Town of Friday Harbor and call upon the people of Friday Harbor and our neighbors throughout San Juan County to support our small businesses and merchants on this day and throughout the year.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Town of Friday Harbor to be affixed this 21^st day of November 2024.