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A Commission agenda memorandum requesting adoption of the Port of Seattle’s 2026 State Legislative Agenda and authorization for staff to advocate during the 2026 legislative session. The agenda covers priority areas including economic development, tourism, childcare, aviation, sustainable aviation fuel, and the StART committee priorities. It reflects the Port’s values around responsible spending, decarbonization, maritime

A briefing presentation to the Port of Seattle Commission on the 2026 State Legislative Agenda, delivered on December 9, 2025. The presentation covers the upcoming 60-day supplemental budget session, agenda development process drawing on 2025 successes and unfinished business, and priority items including tourism and childcare access under economic development and workforce. Next steps include

Communities around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport have outlined their top federal policy priorities for 2025/2026 to address growing aircraft noise and air emissions concerns. Key goals include passing legislation to fund repairs for failed home sound insulation packages, fully implementing noise and emissions provisions from the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act, and investing in sustainable aviation fuels and alternative aircraft technologies. The group also plans a 2026 Washington D.C. fly-in to advocate directly with Congressional and Administration leaders for these community-driven reforms.

The SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table has outlined shared policy priorities for the 2026 Washington State Legislative Session, addressing the challenges posed by growing operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Key proposals include restoring funding for noise insulation programs, identifying additional regional airport capacity, improving air quality in nearby South King County communities, and advancing sustainable aviation fuel and clean transportation initiatives. The document reflects a joint effort by the Port of Seattle and near-airport communities to partner with state government on reducing noise, emissions, and congestion impacts.

The Des Moines, Washington City Council held a Study Session on October 2, 2025, covering topics including 2026 legislative priorities, a Community Enrichment Services department update, and a proposed Public Safety Sales Tax ordinance. The session also included a Planning Commission discussion and an executive session regarding public employee performance. The city's stated mission focuses on maintaining a safe, sustainable waterfront community with core values of safety, sustainability, integrity, transparency, and innovation.

The Port of Seattle and communities near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport have outlined shared policy priorities for the 2026 state legislative session, addressing key challenges including aircraft noise, air quality, and the airport's near-full capacity. The proposals include a noise insulation repair program, identifying new regional airport capacity, sustaining air quality programs for schools and residences, expanding sustainable aviation fuel production, and reducing emissions from ground transportation. These priorities reflect a joint effort between the Port and neighboring communities to partner with the state legislature on practical solutions that balance regional economic growth with the well-being of South King County residents.

The StART (Sea-Tac Airport Roundtable) coalition has outlined its 2025/2026 federal policy priorities aimed at reducing aircraft noise and air emissions around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Key goals include passing new legislation to fund failed noise insulation repairs and expand EPA authority over aviation emissions, securing funding for sustainable aviation fuel programs, and pushing the FAA to fully implement noise and emissions provisions from the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act that have stalled under new federal leadership. The group also plans a Washington, D.C. advocacy trip in spring 2026 to advance these priorities with Congressional and Administration officials.