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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.
-I'm Grant Degginger,
candidate for Port of Seattle commission,
Position 2.
Our port facilities are the "front door" to our region and must be
welcoming places for all who visit, work,
or come seeking a better life.
I am committed to making the Port of Seattle a transparent
and innovative partner, delivering the infrastructure,
living wage jobs, and environmental sustainability
our economy and communities need and deserve.
During my twelve years as Bellevue Mayor and Councilmember,
I helped deliver light rail to the Eastside,
the new 520 bridge with increased transit service
and bike access, and have fought for water quality,
and needed affordable housing.
As your Port Commissioner, I will build on my proven record
of bringing people together around shared values to get things done.
As past Chair of our Public Disclosure Commission,
I'll ensure greater transparency and taxpayer accountability
in Port budgeting, capital investments, and in contracts
and executive compensation.
I will make the right investments at the airport
to expand opportunities for family wage jobs, ensure equity in
contracting to create more opportunities for minority
and women-owned businesses, and reduce lines at the airport by
implementing remote luggage check-in locations in
Seattle and Bellevue.
Travelers will be able to check their bags, enjoy a luggage-free day,
and retrieve their belongings at their final destination.
I will protect Puget Sound and our climate by continuing to
invest in cleaner aviation fuels and in powering ships, trucks,
and service vehicles in port with electricity.
We must reduce carbon emissions on the ground and in the air,
and be a better partner with neighboring communities.
I will give the airport the serious attention that it clearly needs.
The traffic getting to the airport, and the long lines
in the terminal demonstrate we must make the right investments
to keep this vital facility working for passengers,
the airlines, and the people who work there.
Billions of dollars and thousands of jobs are at stake.
I will ensure that you have a voice in the outcome.