1 00:00:00,700 --> 00:00:06,406 ♪♪ 2 00:00:06,539 --> 00:00:12,245 ♪♪ 3 00:00:12,345 --> 00:00:13,580 -Hello, I'm Port of Seattle 4 00:00:13,713 --> 00:00:14,914 Commissioner Fred Felleman, 5 00:00:15,048 --> 00:00:16,049 and I want to thank you for 6 00:00:16,116 --> 00:00:17,083 the opportunity to serve 7 00:00:17,217 --> 00:00:18,351 on the Port Commission 8 00:00:18,418 --> 00:00:20,220 the past four years. 9 00:00:20,286 --> 00:00:21,221 I came to the Port 10 00:00:21,287 --> 00:00:22,455 with over 30 years' experience 11 00:00:22,589 --> 00:00:23,790 as a killer whale biologist 12 00:00:23,923 --> 00:00:25,759 and environmental consultant, 13 00:00:25,859 --> 00:00:26,960 working to protect the health 14 00:00:27,093 --> 00:00:28,128 of our marine environment 15 00:00:28,261 --> 00:00:30,030 and those dependent on it. 16 00:00:30,096 --> 00:00:31,464 As Commission Vice President and 17 00:00:31,598 --> 00:00:32,932 founding chair of the Energy and 18 00:00:33,066 --> 00:00:34,434 Sustainability Committee, 19 00:00:34,534 --> 00:00:36,036 I worked hard to reduce the Port's 20 00:00:36,102 --> 00:00:37,437 greenhouse gas emissions 21 00:00:37,537 --> 00:00:38,938 while expanding opportunities 22 00:00:39,072 --> 00:00:39,973 for meaningful careers 23 00:00:40,106 --> 00:00:41,908 in King County. 24 00:00:41,975 --> 00:00:42,942 I'm working to support 25 00:00:43,076 --> 00:00:44,611 our quality of life by securing 26 00:00:44,744 --> 00:00:45,712 environmental safeguards 27 00:00:45,779 --> 00:00:47,213 during major transformations 28 00:00:47,280 --> 00:00:48,948 at the airport and seaport 29 00:00:49,082 --> 00:00:50,617 that expand the economic benefits 30 00:00:50,717 --> 00:00:52,152 of trade, tourism, fishing, 31 00:00:52,285 --> 00:00:54,454 and recreation. I've significantly 32 00:00:54,587 --> 00:00:56,456 shaped changes in the Port's culture 33 00:00:56,589 --> 00:00:57,624 through the hiring of a new 34 00:00:57,724 --> 00:00:58,725 executive director 35 00:00:58,792 --> 00:00:59,993 and championing the creation 36 00:01:00,126 --> 00:01:01,127 of the new position, 37 00:01:01,227 --> 00:01:02,796 Senior Director of Equity, 38 00:01:02,896 --> 00:01:05,065 Diversity, and Inclusion. 39 00:01:05,131 --> 00:01:07,133 With your support in my next term, 40 00:01:07,233 --> 00:01:08,134 we'll continue to be 41 00:01:08,234 --> 00:01:08,968 a regional leader 42 00:01:09,069 --> 00:01:09,803 through the reduction 43 00:01:09,936 --> 00:01:10,970 of the Port's greenhouse gas 44 00:01:11,071 --> 00:01:12,005 emissions; 45 00:01:12,138 --> 00:01:13,473 work with business and labor 46 00:01:13,606 --> 00:01:15,341 to promote green innovations 47 00:01:15,475 --> 00:01:16,476 while protecting our working 48 00:01:16,609 --> 00:01:18,478 waterfront and industrial lands 49 00:01:18,578 --> 00:01:19,813 to stimulate an economy 50 00:01:19,946 --> 00:01:21,815 that works for everyone; 51 00:01:21,915 --> 00:01:22,982 expand opportunities 52 00:01:23,116 --> 00:01:24,250 for women and minority-owned 53 00:01:24,317 --> 00:01:26,119 businesses while seeking 54 00:01:26,186 --> 00:01:28,088 environmental and economic justice 55 00:01:28,154 --> 00:01:29,089 for disproportionately 56 00:01:29,155 --> 00:01:30,990 impacted communities; 57 00:01:31,124 --> 00:01:32,358 inspire youth to pursue 58 00:01:32,492 --> 00:01:33,993 Port-related jobs of the future 59 00:01:34,094 --> 00:01:35,128 by championing innovation, 60 00:01:35,195 --> 00:01:37,597 apprenticeships, and internships; 61 00:01:37,664 --> 00:01:38,498 and, of course, 62 00:01:38,598 --> 00:01:39,966 be accessible and responsive 63 00:01:40,033 --> 00:01:42,202 to community interests. 64 00:01:42,335 --> 00:01:43,470 I will continue to champion 65 00:01:43,536 --> 00:01:44,671 Port policies rooted 66 00:01:44,771 --> 00:01:46,439 in fiscal responsibility, 67 00:01:46,506 --> 00:01:47,807 ecological integrity, 68 00:01:47,874 --> 00:01:49,676 and social equity. 69 00:01:49,809 --> 00:01:50,777 I'm proudly endorsed 70 00:01:50,844 --> 00:01:51,878 by many labor unions, 71 00:01:52,011 --> 00:01:53,513 environmental organizations, 72 00:01:53,646 --> 00:01:55,482 elected and community leaders, 73 00:01:55,548 --> 00:01:56,883 as well as many Democratic 74 00:01:57,016 --> 00:01:58,017 legislative districts 75 00:01:58,151 --> 00:02:00,019 throughout King County. 76 00:02:00,120 --> 00:02:01,020 I'm Port of Seattle 77 00:02:01,121 --> 00:02:02,388 Commissioner Fred Felleman. 78 00:02:02,522 --> 00:02:04,724 I respectfully ask for your vote. 79 00:02:04,858 --> 00:02:05,892 Thank you, 80 00:02:06,025 --> 00:02:07,227 and for more information, 81 00:02:07,360 --> 00:02:10,196 please go to fredforport.com.