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The Highline Forum provides Southwest King County municipalities, educational governing bodies, and the Port of Seattle with the opportunity to share information, interact with outside speakers and other governmental organizations, and work in partnership on initiatives that benefit the residents of Southwest King County.

One elected representative and one senior administrator from the following jurisdictions or institutions make up the membership of the Highline Forum:

  • City of Burien — Councilmember Alex Andrade and City Manager Adolfo Bailon
  • City of Des Moines — Mayor Yoshiko Grace Matsui and City Manager Katherine Caffrey
  • City of Federal Way — Mayor Jim Ferrell and Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson
  • City of Normandy Park — Councilmember Jack Lamanna and City Manager Amy Arrington
  • City of SeaTac — Councilmember Joe Vinson and City Manager Jonathan Young
  • City of Tukwila — Councilmember Armen Papyan and Policy Analyst Laurel Humphrey
  • Highline College — Vice President for Institutional Advancement Josh Gerstman and External Relations Shakira Ericksen
  • Highline School District — School Board Member Angelica Alvarez and Superintendent Dr. Ivan Duran
  • Port of Seattle — Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed and Aviation Managing Director Wendy Reiter

An elected representative from the Port of Seattle (Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed) and a jurisdiction or institution co-chair (shared by Tukwila Council President Armen Papyan and SeaTac Councilmember Joe Vinson) moderate the meetings.

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  • 2026-03-25

    Highline Forum – 2026 World Cup Activities

    2:30pm – Convene Meeting/Introductions Community Co-Chair Council President Papyan 2:35pm – Public Comments Audience participation via email (Kaplan.D@portseattle.org), Microsoft Teams, or in-person sign-up 2:45pm – Host Update: City of Tukwila Marty Wine, City Administrator, City of Tukwila 2:55pm – 2026 FIFA World Cup – Regional Andrea Jones, Events & Programs, Seattle Southside Chamber Mark Everton,
    CategoriesEvents TagsCity of Burien, City Of Des Moines, Highline Forum, Port Of Seattle
  • 2026-02-02

    2026 City of Des Moines City Council State Legislative Priorities

    Des Moines City Council’s legislative priorities for the 2026 state legislative session, covering public safety funding, airport impact mitigation, historic preservation, ferry development, and local government financial resources. The city is not requesting earmarks for public works projects due to the challenging state budget.
    Tags2026 legislative session, airport issues, City Of Des Moines, Highline Forum, Port Of Seattle
  • 2026-02-02

    CITY OF BURIEN 2026 STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA

    The City of Burien’s 2026 state legislative agenda outlining priorities across three main areas: Healthy and Thriving Communities, Quality of Life and Economic Development, and Behavioral Health. The agenda includes requests for housing funding, migrant assistance, property tax cap revisions, infrastructure investments, and behavioral health workforce development.
    Tags2026 legislative session, City of Burien, Highline Forum, Port Of Seattle
  • 2026-01-28

    Highline Forum Sea-Tac Airport Employee Commuting Jan 28 2026

    Presentation about employee commuting at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, showing badge distribution data across different employer categories including airlines, airline services, construction/temporary, government, and ADR employers. Presented by David Tomporowski at the Highline Forum.
    TagsHighline Forum, Port Of Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport
  • 2025-12-09

    Highline Forum Port of Seattle State legislative agenda Aviation topics

    Aviation legislative agenda adopted by the Port of Seattle covering aviation fuel tax amendments, sustainable aviation fuel incentives, and StART committee policy priorities. Also lists bills not included in the Port’s adopted agenda.
    Tags2026 legislative session, Aviation Fuel, Highline Forum, Port Of Seattle, StART
  • 2025-11-19

    Highline Forum November 19, 2025 (SeaTac City Hall)

    WSDOT/SR 509 Update, Sound Transit Update, StART Update
    CategoriesEvents TagsHighline Forum
  • 2025-11-19

    Puget Sound Gateway Program SR 509 Completion Project

    WSDOT presentation on the Puget Sound Gateway Program, focusing on the SR 509 Completion Project. The program includes two projects (SR 167 and SR 509) to provide essential connections to the ports of Tacoma and Seattle, with various stages of construction progress.
    TagsHighline Forum, Port Of Seattle, SR509, WSDOT
  • 2025-11-16

    Highline Forum Topic for the coming year: Tree Canopy Reforestation (the Miyawaki method)

    Email from Sandy Hunt of Defenders of Highline Forest to Dave Kaplan proposing the Miyawaki method for tree canopy reforestation as a Highline Forum topic. Includes links to local Miyawaki forest projects and criticism of airport mitigation policies.
    TagsDefenders Of Highline Forest, Highline Forum, Port Of Seattle, SAMP, Trees
  • HF Part 150 Schedule Updated – 26sept2012

    TagsHighline Forum, Third Runway
  • HF Noise Abatement Procedures presentation – 23may2012

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    Agenda Item 10b Resolution No. 3848: Port of Seattle Participation in City of Bellevue Tax Increment Area Approval of the Port’s participation in the city of Bellevue’s tax increment area, as authorized under RCW 39.114.020. Key Points: Authorization for City of Bellevue to enact increment area up to $500,000,000 in combined assessed valuation if connected

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    # New Business Items
    **Order No. 2026-04:** Directs Executive Director to explore a program facilitating secure area access for union business requirements at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

    **Resolution No. 3848:** Approves Port's participation in City of Bellevue's Tax Increment Area.

    **Fishermen's Terminal C-15 Building Improvements:** Authorization for Executive Director to approve funding to advertise and execute a major public works construction contract for project completion.

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    - **SAMP Environmental Review**: Detailed comparison between SEPA Environmental Impact Statement and NEPA Environmental Assessment processes for Near-Term Projects
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