2017 10 24 RM 6c supp

Pearse Edwards, Director, Government Relations, Port of Seattle Eric ffitch, Manager, State Government Relations, Port of Seattle Trent House, Contract Lobbyist, Port of Seattle Item No. 6c Date: October 24, 2017 Status Check-in • Agenda status: – Presented to Commission on 10/10 – Received written feedback before and after 10/10 presentation – Current version has redline additions to reflect feedback – Seeking Commission adoption in today’s meeting Questions? Priority Agenda Items • Transportation access to Sea-Tac Airport: Support funding for a partnership between the Port of Seattle and the Washington State Department of Transportation to conduct a study of State Route 518 to address current and future corridor needs related to increased regional development that will affect transportation demand on that corridor. – Improvements to this critical regional transportation corridor will reduce congestion and improve safety as the growth of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport adds increasing pressure to communities surrounding the airport and to an already over- subscribed state transportation asset. Focus on Growing Jobs, Increasing Opportunities • Workforce development: Support proposals to enhance state investments in workforce development in the maritime, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. This may include possible amendments to port statute to clarify the authority of port districts to continue to play a role in workforce development in these sectors. ‒ In this way, the Port can continue on a path of leadership in providing opportunities to the region’s young people while supporting our business partners in their search for skilled workers. Priority Agenda Items – Continued…

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