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-Hi, my name is Ali Scego.
It has been a privilege
to lead a life of public service
as visionary workforce leader
with over 20 years of
progressive experience,
expertise
in bringing diverse partners
to deliver results,
implement system integration
that removes barriers,
increase access to education
and employment.
I have received a Bachelor of Science
in economics, a Bachelor of Science
in agro economics
from University of Maryland.
I am running for Port of Seattle
because I believe the current
Port system
not working for travelers,
thousands of workers that built
the strong economic engine,
and the environment.
I believe every Port
contract worker can achieve
a better life if we create a system,
a system that works for them.
I want to build a system
that will invest in human capital
and creates a talent pipeline
that will benefit both labor
and business communities.
Our vision for better Port --
sustainable, clean environment
that improve the quality of life
for Puget Sound ecosystem
by eliminating toxic pollutants,
reduce noise level,
increase vegetation
and old-growth trees,
restore the Duwamish River.
In order to achieve
a quiet night,
we need to impose a curfew
between 11:00 p.m.
and 6:00 a.m.
I also think of our future
and know we need to adapt
an agile workforce model,
a model that will work --
will help the Port of Seattle
think different about
how contract workers are engaged
and can be up-skilled
to reduce workforce gaps.
We need local, highly-skilled
small business as vendor
to keep dollar in our local economy.
Workforce housing --
as one of the largest landowners,
the Port needs to be part
of the housing solution.
Build workforce housing
in the surrounding cities.
To reduce solo commute,
Port employee and contractor
will receive ORCA card.