As your port commissioner, it's my honor to create
living wage careers,
support workers and small businesses,
and advance the port's actions to defeat climate change.
I'm running for reelection to build
a port aligned with our community's
forward-thinking priorities and values.
As our community bounces back from COVID,
the port must serve as an engine for job creation.
That's why I fought to keep projects on schedule
despite the pandemic, driving job growth
and investing in infrastructure that supports local businesses.
I'm pushing for critical projects
to ensure our airport and seaport remain world-class.
As a small business owner and economic development leader,
I know the importance of new career
and entrepreneurial pathways.
We need apprenticeships and workforce training
like Maritime High School,
which we helped develop,
to ensure a thriving local economy.
Coupled with equity-driven programs
for underrepresented communities,
we're ensuring everyone has the opportunity
to thrive and prosper.
I first ran for this office to accelerate our actions
to address climate change.
I'm proud to have led efforts to make our port
the nation's most environmentally sustainable.
We'll continue our truly innovative approach
in sustainable aviation fuels
and the decarbonization of the Seattle central waterfront,
and go even further to meet the scale of the climate crisis.
I'm committed to working with others to achieve real results.
And I'm proud my collaborative approach
has been endorsed by King County Democrats,
The Sierra Club, MLK Labor,
firefighters, nurses, and essential workers,
along with members of Congress, legislators,
and local elected officials across the county.
I believe the port can be instrumental
in making our region a global hub for the green economy,
which will bring new jobs and businesses
and a healthier environment.
With your vote, I can and will
continue this important work.
Thank you.