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to have your vote.
-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 stood in that security line
that wraps around the terminal,
that's not working for the people.
If you're in South King County
and you're disproportionately
affected by the noise pollution,
you need representation.
My parents immigrated
to this country through
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 tide 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 longshoremen, Local Laborers 242,
and eight Democratic
legislative districts
throughout King County.
My name is Sam Cho,
and I'm running for the
Port of Seattle Position 2.
And I'm asking for your vote
because together we'll get it done.