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-Hello. My name is Grant Degginger, and
I'm running for the Port of Seattle
Commission Position 2.
I'm an attorney and a fifth-generation
Seattle area resident.
I grew up on the East Side,
and I've been actively involved
in addressing some of
our region's most challenging
problems.
I served three terms
on the Bellevue Seattle Council,
in two terms as mayor of Bellevue.
During that time,
I helped lead efforts
to extend light rail
to the East Side,
expand transit surface,
replace the SR 520 bridge,
and increase housing
opportunities.
Later, I was appointed
by Governor Gregoire
to the Washington Public
Disclosure Commission
where I worked to provide
transparency in elections.
The Port owns and operates facilities
that are vital to our economy --
the Sea-Tac Airport,
the seaport in Seattle,
and Fisherman's Terminal.
This is a crucial time for the Port
because some of its facilities,
particularly Sea-Tac Airport,
have failed to keep up
with our region's rapid growth.
Access in and out of the airport
is congested.
The terminal is undersized
with long lines for everything.
Simply put, the airport
is not meeting your needs,
the needs of the traveling public,
the needs of the airlines,
and the people who work
at the airport.
We can and we must do better.
The Port is developing a plan
for spending billions
at the airport.
I want to be sure that we make
the right investment
to ensure that the airport
will meet our region's needs
well into the future.
We'll be environmentally
sustainable,
and we'll be a better neighbor
for the nearby communities.
Also I will work to ensure
that the seaport remains competitive
in shipping cargo,
in welcoming cruise ships
to our city,
and in continuing to provide
great family-wage jobs.
I have spent two decades
in public service,
bringing people together
around shared values
to create lasting,
positive change.
As your Port Commissioner,
I will ensure that the Port
is transparent
and an innovative partner
delivering the infrastructure
and living-wage jobs
our economy needs and deserves.
I would be honored
to have your vote.