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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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  • 2017-05-24

    Final Highline Forum agenda: Noise Programs/NextGen Briefing & Highline Forum Reorganization

    The Highline Forum held a public meeting on May 24, 2017, at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, hosted by the Port of Seattle. The two-hour session covered an overview of the airport's noise programs and a NextGen briefing presented by Noise Programs Manager Stan Shepherd, followed by a discussion of potential structural changes to the Forum itself, including membership rules, meeting format, and communication practices. The meeting was open to public comment and concluded with planning for the next Forum session in July.
  • 2017-03-29

    Final Highline Forum agenda: Day tourism & forum reorganization

    The Highline Forum held a public meeting on March 29, 2017, hosted by the City of Tukwila at Starfire Sports, covering two main themes: day tourism opportunities and potential reorganization of the forum itself. The two-hour agenda included public comments, the nomination and election of a new Community Co-chair, a conversation on day tourism led by Tukwila's Business Relations Manager, and a discussion of possible structural changes to the forum covering its mission, meeting format, membership, and communication practices. The meeting was convened by Port of Seattle Commissioner John Creighton and chaired by the Highline Forum Co-chairs.
  • 2016-09-28

    Highline Forum Agenda: Education — September 28, 2016

    This document contains the agenda for a Highline Forum meeting held on September 28, 2016, at Highline College in Des Moines, WA, focused on the theme of education. It also includes facts about a November 8 bond measure proposed by Highline Public Schools, which sought to raise $299 million to fund new school construction, safety upgrades, and expanded capacity to accommodate projected enrollment growth of over 2,400 students. The bond would have impacted homeowners with an estimated tax increase of approximately $197.50 per year on a $250,000 assessed home value.
  • 2016-05-25

    Highline Forum Agenda: Transportation — SR 509 Puget Sound Gateway Program, May 25, 2016

    This document contains the agenda for a Highline Forum meeting held on May 25, 2016, at the Normandy Park Community Club, focused on the theme of transportation. The meeting featured a presentation by Wendy Taylor of HNTB on the SR 509 Puget Sound Gateway Program, a highway corridor project in the Seattle area near Sea-Tac Airport. The forum brought together local officials, including Normandy Park Mayor Jonathan Chicquette, to discuss regional transportation updates and emerging issues affecting the Highline area.
  • 2016-03-23

    Highline Forum Agenda: Sustainable Airport Master Plan — March 23, 2016

    This document covers the agenda and supporting materials for the March 23, 2016 Highline Forum, hosted by the Port of Seattle at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, focused on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan. Key topics included a Sea-Tac Airport update, business roundtables, and an overview of the Flight Corridor Safety Obstruction Management Program, which aims to remove approximately 1,234 trees and vegetation obstructions around Sea-Tac to comply with FAA safety regulations. The removal effort was planned in three phases from 2016 to 2018, covering Port-owned, publicly-owned, commercial, and residential properties, with a required minimum 1:1 replanting ratio.
  • 2015-11-18

    Highline Forum Agenda: 2016 Legislative & Policy Positions

    The Soundside Alliance and Highline Forum, representing Southwest King County cities including Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac, and Tukwila, jointly endorsed 10 legislative and policy priorities for 2016. These priorities spanned education funding, transportation infrastructure, and general government issues, including support for significant Sound Transit investments in Southwest King County through the proposed ST 3 package. The document reflects the regional coalition's shared agenda heading into the 2016 Washington State legislative session.
  • 2015-11-18

    City of Burien: Economic Development Presentation

    A November 18, 2015 City of Burien presentation outlines five priority economic development actions approved by the city council, including developing a Burien brand identity, conducting a parking and mobility study, attracting a hotel, assessing business impediments, and supporting business retention and recruitment. The presentation also covers projects currently in development within the city.
  • 2015-09-23

    Highline Forum Agenda: Legislative Priorities — September 23, 2015

    The City of SeaTac hosted a Highline Forum meeting on September 23, 2015, focused on legislative priorities for the 2016 session, including reviews of individual member legislative agendas and opportunities for regional collaboration. The agenda also references a Transit-Oriented Development Workshop held on October 6, 2015, co-hosted with Smart Growth America, which explored how investment in transit stations shapes community growth near the SeaTac area.
  • 2015-05-27

    City of Des Moines Economic Development Presentation

    This presentation from the City of Des Moines, Washington outlines the city's economic development context, noting its population of roughly 30,000 residents across 6.5 square miles and a median household income of $60,000. The city faces suburban challenges including transitioning toward more urbanized town centers and achieving fiscal self-sufficiency, complicated by the fact that 50% of its potential trade capture area lies underwater in Puget Sound. The city's strategy focuses on increasing overall economic demand rather than competing directly with neighboring communities.
  • 2015-05-27

    Port Of Seattle: An Economic Engine for Washington State

    This presentation by Port of Seattle CEO Ted J. Fick outlines the Port's role as an economic engine for Washington State, highlighting its mission to create jobs through travel, trade, and commerce. The Port's Century Agenda, a 25-year strategic plan launched in 2011, aims to add 100,000 jobs through economic growth, position the region as a premier international logistics hub, and become the greenest port in North America. Success is measured by job creation, social responsibility, and environmental impact.