Re. Draft Order Item 10b

Commissioners. Regarding Item #10b on the February 13, 2024 meeting agenda. Please read the attached. A little more than a year ago, we asked the State Auditor’s Office to review the Port of Seattle’s noise remedy ‘programs after receiving numerous complaints from constituents. —Sen. Julia Patterson, Rep. Karen Keiser: June 10, 1998 Spoiler alert. It

SB5955 moves forward to Rules Committee. Sort of.

However last minute surprise amendments remove both funding and independent oversight! Today’s marathon Executive Session at Ways and Means was typical for a last day cut-off meeting. After almost 80 bills and nine hours, SB5955 was voted on. However, with two important sets of amendments: one by sponsor Karen Keiser, removing the independent inspector requirement, 

SB5955 Immediate Call To Action!

SB5955, the Port Package Update bill we’ve all been waiting for, has passed onto the second step in the legislative process. This is great news. Now we need you to take one minute to help get it over the line! (Skip to Action Item The next step is a hearing THIS SATURDAY February 3, starting