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1) Increasing Port Transparency
2) Environmental Stewardship
3) Economic Development and Career Development
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Increasing Port Transparency - For nearly a decade Seattleites have watched one CEO after another leave the Port under less than favorable circumstances. Whenever I see a violation of public trust, I will speak up rather than adhere to the status quo. I will rebuild the reputation of the Port by increasing access to and transparency of commission activities such as creating a community task force that will help guide Commission decisions as well as holding evening and weekend meeting to involve public involvement. The Port needs Commissioners who believe that leadership isn’t just about delegating duties; it’s about overseeing projects to their completion.
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The Port’s efforts in green and sustainable processes have been good but not great and could be greatly improved upon. I’d like to implement small but important steps to make Port processes more green, such as requiring the use of low or zero VOC paint, increasing the Port’s electronic footprint so that less paper is used, and updating audits to decrease our electricity, especially our heating and cooling use. At the Port properties, notably Sea-Tac, I would like to see an increase in the number of water bottle refill stations. I would also advocate for equitable funding and environmentally responsible construction at all Port properties. In addition, I'll ensure that a more thorough and expedient clean up of the Duwamish River is implemented.
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Since it’s relatively new, it’s too soon to know what its impact has been. I am committed to protecting family wage jobs with full benefits. Additionally, I am committed to partnering with minority and woman-owned businesses to create these jobs.
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The Port should continue to create and protect family wage jobs with full benefits, especially in the face of increasing calls for cargo automation. Environmentally friendly businesses create long-term jobs, while preserving and restoring Puget Sound.
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The coalitions it has created so far are strong, but improvements in its implementation could make it more successful. For example, changes could include increasing the number of international trading partners and revising the navigation of the web site.
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Transportation of any fossil fuels is inherently dangerous to both people and the environment. Therefore, if it is done in a way that minimizes risk, while increasing jobs and the economic viability of the Port, I would potentially support these activities.
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The projected growth rate may be too steep given the current infrastructure. I would reopen discussion about partnering with other facilities in moving some passenger operations to other properties. My first house once stood on the land where the third runway is now located. My invitation to hold meetings at times that allow residents to attend Commission meetings without missing work will create good will among residents who live near the airport.
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I too believe the RFP process was unfair, arbitrary and weird. They should’ve made the procedures more clear and transparent. All contractors should have an equal opportunity to apply for and win a proposal and all steps should be detailed. And if there are questions, all bidders should be equally provided the same answers, for example from a dedicated resource or point person.
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I will be open to discussing the creation of a community supported professional sports arena. My primary focus is economic development for both the Port (and its employees) and the communities it serves. It makes more financial sense to renovate and expand the Coliseum (Key Arena) on its existing footprint, at our world-famous Seattle Center campus, which would preserve the area between the railroad and the customs yard for the Seattle seaport for other use.
