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This February 2020 Port of Seattle Commission memorandum outlines the organization's top local and regional policy priorities for 2020, including industrial lands protection, clean fuels and sustainability, cruise terminal development, and equity and inclusion initiatives. The document covers Port-wide priorities such as reducing carbon emissions, supporting regional transportation mobility, and workforce development across King County. While the document addresses broad Port operations and planning, it does not specifically focus on Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.

This document outlines the City of Burien's 2020 State Legislative Priorities, presented at the Highline Forum on January 22, 2020. It covers six key areas: affordable housing, behavioral health, public safety, climate change, economic development, and transportation. Notable transportation items include pursuing a comprehensive city transportation bill and securing $3 million for the SR 518 westbound on-ramp to Des Moines Memorial Drive.

The Burien Airport Committee met on October 15, 2019 to discuss the city's relationship with the Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), including whether to rejoin the forum under new conditions or establish an alternative. The agenda also covered state and federal legislative priorities related to airport noise and operations, and a proposed meeting request with the EPA Administrator. Draft minutes from a September 17, 2019 joint session with the Des Moines Aviation Advisory Committee were also reviewed for approval.

This document contains the agenda and draft minutes for a joint meeting of the Burien Airport Committee and Des Moines Aviation Advisory Committee held on September 17, 2019, focused on issues related to Sea-Tac Airport. Key topics included next steps with the Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), a potential joint funding request to the Port of Seattle-South King County Fund, and state and federal legislative priorities around airport noise and community health impacts. The attached July 30, 2019 draft minutes also reference letters to Senator Keiser and Congresswoman Jayapal regarding FAA concerns and a $125,000 state-funded community health impact study.

In January 2019, Port of Seattle staff presented draft local and regional government relations priorities to the Port Commission, covering areas such as climate and sustainability, regional mobility, workforce development, economic opportunity, and equity and inclusion. The presentation outlined priorities specific to maritime, aviation, and airport communities, along with additional supporting and monitoring activities. Commission feedback was to be incorporated before a formal adoption vote at the January 22, 2019 meeting.

This January 2019 Port of Seattle Commission briefing outlines the agency's local and regional government policy priorities for 2019, covering areas such as climate and sustainability, regional transportation, workforce development, maritime projects, and aviation. On the airport side, key priorities include advancing the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) near-term projects to address regional demand, and engaging surrounding South King County communities through forums like the Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART). The document reflects the Port's broader effort to balance airport growth with community concerns, economic opportunity, and environmental responsibility.

The Port of Seattle presented its 2019 State Legislative Agenda for final Commission adoption on December 11, 2018, outlining three priority areas: workforce development in maritime and industrial sectors, transportation access improvements to Sea-Tac Airport (including upgrades to State Route 518 and the Puget Sound Gateway program), and a Clean Fuels Standard to reduce emissions from port operations. The agenda reflects feedback gathered from subject matter experts, commissioners, and executive staff following an initial November 27, 2018 presentation. The overarching focus of the legislative priorities is reducing emissions, growing jobs, and increasing opportunities in the region.

The Port of Seattle's 2019 Federal Legislative Agenda outlines key policy priorities for both aviation and maritime operations, including efforts to address aircraft noise impacts on communities near Sea-Tac Airport. The agenda calls for increased FAA engagement with affected neighborhoods, expedited hiring of a regional noise ombudsman, and participation in a federally funded study examining the health impacts of overflight noise on Seattle-area residents. Additional aviation priorities include raising the federal Passenger Facility Charge cap, improving airport security screening, and expanding sustainable aviation fuel programs.

This December 2018 Port of Seattle Commission presentation outlines the Port's federal legislative priorities for 2019, covering port-wide, aviation, and maritime issues. Key priorities include advocating for welcoming immigration policies for local immigrants and refugees, as well as strategic trade engagement to ensure tariffs and quotas are used only as a last resort. The agenda was presented for Commission adoption with plans to engage Congress and the Administration to advance these goals.

In December 2018, the Port of Seattle Commission reviewed its draft state legislative priorities for the 2019 session, covering topics such as clean fuels standards, workforce development, and transportation access to Sea-Tac Airport. The agenda sought state funding for transportation infrastructure improvements, including potential upgrades to State Route 518 and the Puget Sound Gateway Program, to address growing demand linked to airport expansion. Additional priorities included supporting small and minority-owned businesses, maritime innovation, and land use policies affecting port competitiveness.