-I'm Ryan Calkins, your port commissioner,
and I work every day to make the Port of Seattle
the greenest port in North America,
to create living wage careers for local families
and to ensure the best possible experience
for our passengers and partners at SEA and at the seaport.
I'm running for re-election to continue these efforts
and to build a port aligned with our community's
forward-thinking priorities and values.
Our port is an economic engine for the region,
supporting countless jobs and driving economic growth.
That's why I've invested in workforce development,
supported local businesses,
and ensured that the benefits of port activity
are shared equitably.
With your support, I will continue to prioritize
the creation of high quality, family sustaining jobs
for our community.
We have a responsibility to be a leader
in environmental sustainability.
Towards that goal, I have led on the transition
to zero emission vessels and equipment,
improved efficiency and worked with airlines,
shippers and fleet owners
to transition to sustainable energy.
I will continue to decarbonize our operations,
clean up legacy contamination,
and reduce local air and water pollution.
We strive for SEA to be a world class airport
for the millions of passengers and thousands
of small businesses who connect with the airport.
At the port, I have advanced improvements
in passenger experiences, including innovations
that expedite the process
from the moment you arrive at the airport,
and invested in facility improvements, as well.
Let's continue to make our seaport best in class
on the West Coast to build on our history
as a maritime region.
Local leaders and community organizations
have endorsed me for my proven record of success
in sustainability and job growth,
and I hope you'll support me this November.