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-Hi.
My name is Sam Cho and I'm running for Port of Seattle Commission, Position 2.
I'm running because I want to see a Port of Seattle that's working for
the people of greater Seattle.
If you've driven down to Sea-Tac Airport and you've been stuck in that traffic,
that's not working for the people.
If you've stood in that security line that wraps around the terminal.
That's not working for the people.
If you are in South King County, and you are
disproportionately affected by the noise pollution,
you need representation!
My parents immigrated to this country though the Port of Seattle
and they worked as Dry Cleaners.
They scrubbed, washed, and pressed shirts for a living.
And they hoped through their hard work, that their son
would one day wear a dress shirt.
Well today, I'm wearing one.
I'm running because as King County continues to grow,
I want to ensure that we share in that growth
and provide opportunities for everyone.
Because as the tides of prosperity rises, it should lift all boats!
That means workforce development and careers with living wage jobs.
I want to tackle climate change more aggressively.
I want to bring accountability and transparency to the port.
And lastly, I want to stop human and labor trafficking at the port.
And I have the experience to get it done!
I'm a small business owner in exports and trade.
And at a time when our President is waging trade wars,
we need someone with export experience to protect
our economy where 40% of jobs are dependent on trade.
I've worked on policy on the national level as a political appointee
under President Barack Obama.
I've also worked as a legislative assistant in the state legislature
and for a member of Congress.
As commissioner, I believe the sum of my experiences
will allow me to hit the ground running and get things done.
As of now, I'm endorsed by the King County Young Democrats, the Longshoreman,
Local Laborers 242, and eight democratic legislative districts
throughout King County.
My name is Sam Cho and I am running for the Port of Seattle Commission, Position number 2.
And I'm asking for your vote, because together, we'll get it done.