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  • 2010-06-17 00:56

    Back from the Depths: The story of Mic Dinsmore’s lost years

    Enlarge Once-garrulous Port of Seattle CEO Mic Dinsmore went into what he calls “hibernation” and was hospitalized for depression while under investigation by prosecutors. Though no charges were ever brought, Dinsmore says he has emerged a more humble man. By Steve Wilhelm  –  Jun 20, 2010 Updated Jun 17, 2010, 1:34pm PDT Mic Dinsmore used to strut
    CategoriesFrom The Web, History, People TagsMic Dinsmore, Port Of Seattle, Seattle Times
  • 2008-12-09 00:00

    Port of Seattle Special Meeting Audio, Part 2, December 9, 2008

    https://seatacnoise.info/wp-content/uploads/SM_20081209_Pt2_AUD.wma Investigation of corruption in Third Runway construction
    CategoriesHistory TagsMic Dinsmore, Mike McKay, needs-excerpt, Port Of Seattle, Port Of Seattle Commission, Third Runway
  • 2008-12-07 12:08

    Port memo still a mystery – Rewritten to hide high cost of project Penalties await, but “so many people looked at it and made changes” that finding culprits will be tough, investigator says

    Port memo still a mystery – Rewritten to hide high cost of project Penalties await, but “so many people looked at it and made changes” that finding culprits will be tough, investigator says By Bob Young December 7, 2008 Publication: Seattle Times, The (WA) Page: B1 Word Count: 719 Who hid the truth about the
    CategoriesFrom The Web TagsBill Bryant, Corruption, Mark Reis, Mic Dinsmore, Mike McKay, Port Of Seattle, Ray Rawe, Seattle Times, Tay Yoshitani, Third Runway, TTI Constructors
  • 2007-07-10 00:46

    The Mic Dinsmore flap reveals deep differences at the Port of Seattle

    The former CEO led the port into a greatly expanded mission of economic development. But that mission and Dinsmore’s dealmaking style have provoked a political backlash that has split the five-member commission. The fall election will spotlight these issues and might enable one side to gain a majority. by  David Brewster / July 10, 2007 The
    CategoriesHistory TagsCrosscut, Mic Dinsmore
  • 2006-11-11 02:16

    Runway embankment completed

    Port of Seattle Commission president Pat Davis waves a construction flag to signal the dumping of the last load of fill dirt for the third runway at Seattle International Airport. Television cameras record the moment. Photo by Amber Trillo Tue, 11/07/2006 Port of Seattle staff celebrated on Oct. 30 the completion of the embankment for
    CategoriesFrom The Web, History TagsFill Dirt, Mechanically Stabilized Earth, Mic Dinsmore, Pat Davis, Third Runway, Westside Seattle
  • 1996-10-01 00:00

    Memorandum Of Agreement Air Quality Monitoring 1996

    TagsEcology, EIS, Environmental Impact Statement, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, Mic Dinsmore, Port Of Seattle, PSCAA, Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, Third Runway
  • 1992-06-16 01:07

    Dinsmore Named Port’s New Director

    Daryl Strickland Mic Dinsmore strutted into the meeting room wearing a double-breasted suit, his chest puffed out, looking like a politician who had just won an election. He had reason to feel this way. Dinsmore was named yesterday as the port’s new executive director, rising from his job as chief operating officer. The executive job
    TagsMic Dinsmore, Port Of Seattle, Seattle Times
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