Taglegislative priorities(44)
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2017-10-18Final adoption of state legislative agenda for 2018
In October 2017, the Port of Seattle Commission considered its 2018 state legislative priorities, which included workforce development in maritime and industrial sectors, transportation improvements around Sea-Tac Airport, and land use issues affecting port competitiveness. The agenda also addressed support for small and minority-owned businesses, rural economic development, and statewide tourism marketing. While the document covers broad port policy goals, it does not contain specific noise policy provisions related to Sea-Tac Airport operations. -
2015-11-18Highline 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. -
2015-09-23Highline 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. -
2014-11-12Highline Forum: Notice of Joint Meeting with Soundside Alliance Executive Committee, November 12, 2014
The Soundside Alliance Executive Committee and Highline Forum are holding a joint meeting on November 12th at Highline College to discuss shared 2015 Economic Development Legislative Positions for SW King County. Local Washington State Legislature members are invited to hear the groups' combined legislative priorities directly. Members are asked to RSVP, review an attached draft of the legislative positions, and submit suggested edits by the end of the week.