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The Port of Seattle Commission considered authorizing up to $960,000 for its 2019 Economic Development Partnership Program, which provides grant funding to King County cities based on a $1-per-capita formula (minimum $5,000, maximum $65,000) to support local economic development projects. Eligible activities include small business development, business recruitment, workforce development, tourism, and downtown revitalization, with cities required to provide a 50% funding match. The program, funded through the Port's property tax levy, has been running since 2016 and previously awarded about $950,000 to 30 King County cities during the 2017–2018 cycle.

Resolution No. 3751 is the Port of Seattle's official 2019 budget adoption, approved by the Port Commission on November 27, 2018. It authorizes a tax levy of up to approximately $104 million on assessed property within the Port of Seattle District to fund bond repayments, capital improvements, and general port operations. The resolution reflects the Port's commitments to economic development, environmental stewardship, workforce training, and financial transparency in support of its maritime, aviation, and trade activities.

The Port of Seattle Commission adopted its final 2019 budget via Resolution No. 3751 on November 27, 2018, approving a tax levy of $74,160,000 to fund bond repayments, capital improvements, and general port operations. The resolution directed the King County Council to collect this levy from property owners within the Port District, based on an assessed property value of approximately $602 billion. The budget reflects the Port's commitments to economic development, environmental sustainability, workforce training, and transparent fiscal stewardship.

The Port of Seattle awarded over $950,000 to 30 King County cities through its Economic Development Partnership (EDP) program during the 2017-2018 funding cycle, supporting projects in areas such as small business development, tourism, and workforce training. An independent assessment by Community Attributes Inc. evaluated the program's effectiveness and offered recommendations including creating a competitive grant pool for larger projects, streamlining reporting requirements, and allowing longer-term funding arrangements to better support multi-year city initiatives.

The Port of Seattle Airport Neighbor Community Accords (proposed November 2018) is a citizen-drafted proposal calling on the Port of Seattle to prioritize the health and well-being of communities surrounding Sea-Tac International Airport. It argues that these neighborhoods bear an unfair burden from aircraft noise and environmental impacts without adequate compensation, and that the Port's 2018 bylaw changes weakened its commitments to quality of life, environmental stewardship, and community collaboration. The document outlines six specific accords, including demands for independent audits of mitigation spending, a nighttime curfew, prioritization of tax levy funds for community mitigation, and reduced use of the 3rd runway until mitigation goals are met.

The Port of Seattle's Aviation Division presented its 2019 Business Plan and Budget Preview on June 26, 2018, outlining the process for translating long-term strategic goals into annual budgets and staffing plans. The presentation covers strategic priorities, anticipated budget needs, and staffing requirements for 2019, all grounded in the Port's broader Century Agenda framework. The planning process spans multiple time horizons, from a 5–10 year vision down to annual implementation through business plans, budgets, and performance plans.

Presentation of ‘Century Agenda’ which is the broad outline of goals. These include tripling air cargo volume.

The Port of Seattle's 2018 Tourism Marketing Support Program allocated $200,000 to promote Washington state as a leading tourism destination, selecting 26 recipients from 45 applicants who had collectively requested $393,500 in funding. The selected projects, which include 22 culture, eco, and nature tourism initiatives, cover a range of marketing activities such as trade shows, digital media, international marketing, and event promotion. Recipients also contributed $148,008 in matching funds, demonstrating broad partnership across the state's travel and visitor industry.