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2013-02-13 00:24
Holland resigns from Port position after story on his problems
By Emily Heffter Port of Seattle Commissioner Rob Holland announced Wednesday he will resign March 15, eight months before the end of his first term. His decision comes days after a Seattle Times story detailing the problems of Holland’s three years in public office, including misuse of his Port credit cards, personal financial problems and tense relationships -
2013-02-09 00:36
Holland’s first term at Port a tangle of problems
By Emily Heffter Rob Holland ran for Port Commission in 2009 as a promising new candidate: a progressive, with a master’s degree in public policy and a union family. He pledged to bring a middle-class voice to a board traditionally populated by wealthy business interests. He had a well-funded opponent, but he raised money from -
2008-08-17 01:05
Seattle port commissioner to end board career in face of recall
Seattle port commissioner to end board career in face of recall Senior Port of Seattle commissioner Pat Davis said Thursday she would not run for re-election when her current term expires at the end of 2009. A 13-year veteran of the commission, Davis issued the statement following a state Supreme Court ruling the same day -
2008-01-07 00:20
Highline combatants say critical port audit only revealed tip of the iceberg
A Port of Seattle worker points out the 17-inch paving thickness of the third runway at Sea-Tac International Airport. Photo by Brett Fish Mon, 01/07/2008 Battle scarred Highline veterans of the war against construction of the third runway at Sea-Tac International Airport are not surprised by an audit critical of the Port of Seattle. The -
2002-02-20 13:22
The port’s jet set
The port’s jet set High-flying Port bigwigs spent $126,000 on travel last year. By Rick Anderson • October 9, 2006 12:00 am Port Commissioner Clare Nordquist (front) and executive director Mic Dinsmore spent nearly $90,000 on travel last year. THE BOYS AT Fishermen’s Terminal like to imagine what they could do with the $126,000 that -
1999-02-02 22:16
See The World – Run For Port Commission (Editorial Board)
Feb 2, 1999 CANDIDATES, please. Two positions on the Port of Seattle commission are on the ballot this fall. If tradition holds, incumbents Gary Grant and Clare Nordquist will seek re-election and face minor opposition from unknowns who are driven more by a generalized beef with the Port than an informed set of ideas. The