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2026-01-012026 Port Of Seattle Community Program Funding by Activity – $21.5M Proposed Budget
A pie chart from page 48 of a 95-page Port of Seattle budget document breaks down the 2026 proposed $21.5M Port Community Program budget into four categories: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (38.8%, $8.2M), Economic Development (28.6%, $6.0M), Workforce Development (26.0%, $5.5M), and SeaTac Community Relief (6.6%, $1.4M). Line-item details are listed for each category, including a $1.4M SeaTac Community Relief allocation relevant to Sea-Tac Airport noise-affected communities. -
2025-05-27Port Of Seattle WMBE Firms Utilized Goals: 2019–2029 Comparison Slide
A Port of Seattle presentation slide (page 204 of 208, slide 22) showing proposed Number (#) of WMBE Firms Utilized Goals, comparing the original annual goal of 354 firms (2019-2023), goal achieved of 392, GAP Year results of 388, GAP Year 2024 goal of 400, and a recommended annual goal of 500 firms for 2025-2029. Utilization drivers include P-Cards (Direct Buys), while detractors include the current payment database not capturing all WMBE businesses. -
2025-04-24Letter to all recipients of U.S. Department of Transportation funding
In an April 2025 letter, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation reminded all DOT funding recipients — including state and local governments — that they must comply with federal anti-discrimination laws, including prohibitions on race- and sex-based preferences, and must cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. The letter warns that programs or policies tied to 'diversity, equity, and inclusion' goals may violate federal law, and that issuing driver's licenses to undocumented individuals or otherwise impeding ICE could constitute noncompliance. Recipients who fail to meet these obligations risk losing federal transportation funding, facing audits, or having grant agreements terminated. -
It’s time to make the climate just as central as DEI in everything we do
Students gather at Pier 62 for a march demanding response to the climate crisis. The global climate emergency, if not addressed, threatens every aspect of our way of life, the author writes. (Alan Berner / Alan Berner, 2021) Jeremy Ehrlich Special to The Seattle Times Progressive activists in Seattle can help set the national political -
2022-07-27Workforce development programs: Office of Equity Diversity and Inclusion
The Port of Seattle's Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion presented its Workforce Development Programs at the Highline Forum in July 2022, highlighting a $3.7 million investment in port-related industries including aviation, maritime, and construction. In 2021, the programs resulted in 1,312 job placements, 259 training completions, and support for 291 youth earning $16–$20 per hour through the Opportunity Youth Initiative. The effort aims to provide equitable access to quality careers for women and diverse communities in the greater Seattle region. -
2021-05-14Port Of Seattle Equity Index user guide and FAQs
The Port of Seattle Equity Index is an interactive online mapping tool that displays community indicators—such as race, livability, accessibility, and education—across King County, Washington. Developed by Community Attributes Inc. for the Port's Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, it allows users to explore data by city, address, or custom-drawn area to better understand factors affecting equity and access to opportunity. The tool is intended to support decision-making, strategic planning, and community engagement, though it does not represent an exhaustive picture of all equity-related community characteristics. -
2020-07-01Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion South King County Fund
This July 2020 presentation from the Port of Seattle's Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion outlines the South King County Fund, an initiative aimed at supporting economic recovery and community equity in the South King County region. It provides an overview of the office's role within the Port's broader strategic priorities, which span aviation, maritime, and economic development operations. The document reflects the Port's commitment to weaving equity and community investment into all lines of business.