1 00:00:00,233 --> 00:00:07,507 ♪♪ 2 00:00:07,607 --> 00:00:09,609 ♪♪ 3 00:00:09,609 --> 00:00:11,111 Thank you. 4 00:00:11,211 --> 00:00:12,412 -I'm Dominic Barrera, 5 00:00:12,512 --> 00:00:13,713 and I'm running to bring a voice 6 00:00:13,780 --> 00:00:15,915 for Port Area residents, labor, 7 00:00:16,016 --> 00:00:17,450 and environmental concerns 8 00:00:17,550 --> 00:00:19,119 to the Port Commission. 9 00:00:19,219 --> 00:00:20,120 I'm a lifelong 10 00:00:20,220 --> 00:00:21,521 South King County resident. 11 00:00:21,621 --> 00:00:22,522 My father was an 12 00:00:22,622 --> 00:00:23,723 aircraft mechanic growing up, 13 00:00:23,790 --> 00:00:25,358 and I've worked in a union position 14 00:00:25,458 --> 00:00:26,459 in airport operations 15 00:00:26,559 --> 00:00:28,228 for seven years. 16 00:00:28,294 --> 00:00:29,262 In that time, 17 00:00:29,362 --> 00:00:32,399 Sea-Tac Airport has grown by 45%. 18 00:00:32,465 --> 00:00:33,433 But infrastructure, 19 00:00:33,533 --> 00:00:34,968 technology, and processes 20 00:00:35,101 --> 00:00:36,636 are struggling to keep up, 21 00:00:36,736 --> 00:00:38,104 negatively impacting 22 00:00:38,204 --> 00:00:40,707 travelers and workers alike. 23 00:00:40,807 --> 00:00:41,708 We need a Commissioner 24 00:00:41,808 --> 00:00:42,709 with a deep understanding 25 00:00:42,809 --> 00:00:44,310 of operational realities 26 00:00:44,444 --> 00:00:46,146 to guide long-term planning, 27 00:00:46,279 --> 00:00:47,147 mitigate the impacts 28 00:00:47,280 --> 00:00:48,148 of developments, 29 00:00:48,281 --> 00:00:49,616 and address the inequities 30 00:00:49,716 --> 00:00:50,984 faced by low-wage workers 31 00:00:51,117 --> 00:00:52,385 and vulnerable communities 32 00:00:52,485 --> 00:00:54,087 surrounding our Port. 33 00:00:54,154 --> 00:00:55,388 As a former environmental 34 00:00:55,488 --> 00:00:56,489 non-profit director, 35 00:00:56,623 --> 00:00:57,991 I will prioritize investments 36 00:00:58,091 --> 00:00:58,992 in infrastructure 37 00:00:59,092 --> 00:01:01,161 that cut fossil fuel pollution, 38 00:01:01,294 --> 00:01:02,328 relieve traffic, 39 00:01:02,429 --> 00:01:03,963 and improve freight mobility 40 00:01:04,064 --> 00:01:05,465 and will push to research 41 00:01:05,565 --> 00:01:07,067 and incentivize the use of 42 00:01:07,167 --> 00:01:09,669 new technologies and procedures. 43 00:01:09,803 --> 00:01:11,004 As a Fire Commissioner, 44 00:01:11,104 --> 00:01:12,605 I've passed state legislation, 45 00:01:12,672 --> 00:01:14,174 balanced tight budgets, 46 00:01:14,307 --> 00:01:15,809 improved working conditions 47 00:01:15,909 --> 00:01:17,510 and efficiency in my district, 48 00:01:17,644 --> 00:01:19,412 and proven myself an effective, 49 00:01:19,512 --> 00:01:21,781 accountable elected leader. 50 00:01:21,848 --> 00:01:23,316 I will be the progressive voice 51 00:01:23,416 --> 00:01:24,517 on the Port Commission, 52 00:01:24,651 --> 00:01:25,685 pushing the Port of Seattle 53 00:01:25,819 --> 00:01:28,121 to be a hub for good, safe jobs, 54 00:01:28,188 --> 00:01:29,823 a global leader in environmental 55 00:01:29,923 --> 00:01:31,324 stewardship and innovation, 56 00:01:31,424 --> 00:01:32,692 and a good neighbor, 57 00:01:32,792 --> 00:01:34,527 investing in local communities 58 00:01:34,627 --> 00:01:36,029 and ending human trafficking 59 00:01:36,162 --> 00:01:37,030 through our ports. 60 00:01:37,163 --> 00:01:38,431 I'm Dominic Barrera, 61 00:01:38,531 --> 00:01:39,766 and I would be honored 62 00:01:39,866 --> 00:01:40,967 to have your vote. 63 00:01:40,967 --> 00:01:42,268 to have your vote.