Education: Professional
maritime career training
Occupation: Maritime,
longshore and logistics; policy advocate/Vice President, ILWU 19
Statement: I am
running to ensure that the Port of Seattle remains the people's port, and that
all decisions prioritize living wages and the need for a livable planet and
communities. I will use the Port's economic engine to rebuild the middle
class by creating good paying jobs for our families and prioritizing
environmental stewardship.
We must increase
transparency in light of recent Port decisions that don't reflect the civic
values of King County. I will be accountable and accessible to ensure Port
decisions support our working waterfront, fishing community, and our airport
communities.
I am committed
to democratic progressive values. As a labor leader, I have fought for the
rights of workers and communities for many years. I serve on the Port's
Environment & Sustainability Committee, and have a unique understanding of
the Port's governance and operations, and can improve them.
Our region
is known for our environmental stewardship and the Port needs to better reflect
that. I'll work to promote renewable fuels, electrify shore power to reduce
ship pollution, and reduce noise and air pollution around the airport. I
will bring labor and environmental leaders together to ensure all Commission
actions responsibly combat climate change while creating jobs.
I have
unmatched policy experience directly with Port issues including environmental
sustainability, freight mobility, labor relations, and land use. This
experience is essential to be an effective Port Commissioner, and I am the only
candidate who can hit the ground running on day one.
I am the
strong voice the Port needs to champion our working families and environment.
Endorsements:
Martin Luther King Jr. County Labor Council, Senator Maralyn Chase,
Representative Noel Frame, Representative Mia Gregerson, ILWU 19, Inland
Boatman's Union, 32nd, 34th, 36th, 46th and 48th District Democrats, Teamsters
117, Peter Goldman, Eugene Wasserman, David Gering and many more.