Tried to concisely share my values and vision for the Port's next four years. Would appreciate your help in getting the word out.
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Big thanks to Local 19. Yesterday longshore workers plugged in an ultralarge container ship at Terminal 5 in Seattle for the first time, shutting down the diesel engines while in port and preserving air quality for our neighbors.
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OPINION | Inclusion as a Growth Strategy at the Port of Seattle
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Rep. Justin Jones, one of three Democrats up for expulsion for participating in a gun control protest in the Tennessee legislature, was questioned by Rep. Johnny Garrett whether his actions were disruptive.
This was Jones' response. bit.ly/3zD7Jvb
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Quite honestly one of the best art collections in the PNW.
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Climate change is bringing about a mass extinction event for plants and animals. How do we respond to such grim news? For Commissioner , it's time to act. Read more in his latest blog post → bit.ly/3lFmoml
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Back to back champs. Well done, team!
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in a row! For the second year running, @skytrax_uk names SEA the best airport in North America. 
We're currently certified with Skytrax’s prestigious 4-Star Airport Rating, only the 2nd large hub U.S. airport to be recognized at this rating level. bit.ly/SkytraxSEA23
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Today is Billy Frank Jr. Day. We remember Billy Frank Jr., treaty rights activist and champion for salmon recovery, and we're humbly grateful for his time on our Leadership Council, the example he set, and the vision he left us. medium.com/puget-sound-pa
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Thank you and for recognizing the work we're doing to combat human trafficking. We're honored to be the 2022 Combatting Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact first place award winner and look forward to continuing our work with our partners.
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DOT takes action to prevent human trafficking & help Americans identify this terrible crime that's too often committed unnoticed.
We're pleased to recognize local & state agencies who play an outsized role in reporting & interventions that help victims. transportation.gov/briefing-room/
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Don't worry about producing too much cheap, renewable energy. Whatever surplus we create, we can use for sequestration, electrolyzing hydrogen, desalination, and green fertilizers. #renewableenergy
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Upgrade SEA is the program of major renovations we are undertaking at the airport. You're going to love it!
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We are so grateful for your leadership, Tremaine!
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Last week, I was honored in front of my @TheMaritimeHS students by @GovInslee! I am incredibly grateful to be deemed “Washingtonian of the day” and humbled to serve at @HighlineSchools!
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Great reporting about a great guy. George never wants the spotlight, but his impact during 40 years at the will be felt for 400 years.
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The logs enter the Sound on flooded rivers and king tides, washed off banks and shorelines.
Once gathered most will return to riverbanks and shorelines.
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/e w/ @ErikaJSchultz @SeaTimesFotoKen
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Excited for your leadership,
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Historic day! President @SamChoTweets is the first Commission President of color and the youngest Commission President in our 111-year history while Commission Vice President @ToshikoGrace is the first female Vice President of Asian descent. bit.ly/2023PortCommish
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Ooh. I love me a year end photo retrospective!
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Watching Captain America: Civil War with my kids and all I can think about is the enormous public works project required to rebuild that poor airport after the big fight scene. Who's paying for that?
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I love this vision for Third Ave. Great work from for helping us imagine what an extraordinary space it could be for our city.
cdn.downtownseattle.org/files/advocacy
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All 3 runways are back open as of 4:30am. While operations have returned to normal, airlines are working through the backlog of passengers whose flights were canceled yesterday. If you fly today and need to check in at a ticket counter, arrive a little early.
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Please check with your airline before heading to SEA this morning. Crews are working to de-ice the other 2 runways. Safety is our top priority.
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One runway (16L) is now open after being de-iced. Limited operations will continue to be weather dependent as safety is always our main priority. Travelers should continue to monitor their flights and stay in touch with your airlines. 6:57am
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Our folks are working extra hard today after a disruption this morning, so come early and pack a little extra patience.
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Flyers beware SEA is facing unexpected disruptions causing heavier delays today:
- Person without a ticket tried getting through TSA, causing a security breach. All checkpoints had to close temporarily, per protocol.
- Some bag-check-in belts are not working
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An amazing colleague and friend.
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With that, the last commission meeting of the year was adjourned! First year as Port Commissioner: Complete 
Thanks to everyone who built the foundation for the next three years. The future is ours! @PortofSeattle
Thanks to everyone who built the foundation for the next three years. The future is ours! @PortofSeattle
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Time to roll up our sleeves!
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As we see national and international collaboration to address the climate crisis, it’s important to also look to state and local governments for inspiration. Here in Washington, we are leading the way on climate progress! #WaLeg
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To be in Argentina right now…
honeymooned there and loved the warmth and spirit. Habrá boliche en Buenos Aires hoy!
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Today the #CaliforniaOffshoreWindLeaseSale initiated and after 20 rounds of bidding the total value is nearing a half a billion $. This new industry needs shipyards, labor unions, ports—a completely new supply chain. And not just in CA. This is how we kick our fossil addiction.
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With the federal auction for offshore wind leases off the California coast just a week away, here's some great reporting on what wind has meant for workers and coastal communities in Scotland.
The next time someone says we can't build high speed rail in the northwest, just remind them that the Norwegians are building a tunnel...FOR SHIPS.
WAH?!? First, try to visualize that, then google Stad Ship Tunnel.
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NPR: “Is offshore wind the answer to a greener future in the U.S.?”
Yes.
(Great interview with Amy Robertson of
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Yesterday, I spoke at the 2022 UN Climate Change Conference #COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. It’s been such an honor to participate in such a critical and necessary global event. The US Dept of State invited the @PortofSeattle to promote our carbon emission reduction work.
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It's almost too much good news in one day. Huskies over Ducks. Marie Perez win in the 3rd. Dems retain the Senate.
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This is really important for coast wide initiatives around clean energy (hydrogen, offshore wind) where governors NEED to collaborate on grid infrastructure, supply chain, workforce, and standards.
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The Oregonian calls the Oregon governor's race: Democrat Tina Kotek has won the race for Oregon governor, defeating Republican Christine Drazan. l.oregonlive.com/HKu8Ex
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Today at @COP27P I announced that the @SeaportNW and @PortofBusan_PA will partner in a study to create a Green Corridor for cargo between our two ports. For the @PortofSeattle this is our 2nd green corridor as we already have one for cruise in the North Pacific #COP27
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Thank you for representing the , along with .
(I also feel like “Party Overflow” should be your new nickname.)
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Extremely excited and honored to be here in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt for @COP27P as part of the US delegation. I'm here to announce alongside world leaders an exciting new initiative at the @PortofSeattle to accelerate #greenshipping. Stay tuned. #COP27
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Wait till you learn about distributed solar and batteries!
All the benefits of fossil gas, without all the forest fires, catastrophic flooding, and drought induced famine!
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Power outage in Kirkland for 9 hrs and we’re cookin’ with GAS … and heating with GAS and getting hot water from GAS. Inexpensive clean-burning GAS! Electricity is great until it’s not. Stop the Democrats’ foolish energy policies. Vote Republican! @KCGOP @WAGOP
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Wishing and a safe trip as they head to #COP27
The Port was invited because of our leadership on decarbonization in maritime green corridors.
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The results from Brazil are great news for Brazilians and for all of us. Lula had a strong track record on Amazon conservation, and his opponent was rapacious. Our turn to throw out conspiratorial bigots next Tuesday!
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We celebrated Maritime High School last night with supporters from the industry. What an incredible community!
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