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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.

This September 2015 technical report, prepared by Leigh Fisher for the Port of Seattle, provides long-range forecasts of aviation activity at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as part of the Sustainable Airport Master Plan. It examines historical and projected trends in enplaned passengers, air cargo, and aircraft operations, drawing on regional socioeconomic data such as population growth, employment, and income in the Seattle-Tacoma area. The forecasts are intended to support future airport planning decisions, including infrastructure and capacity needs.

Port of Seattle memorandum requesting Commission authorization to execute a Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) Consent Decree with Washington State Department of Ecology for environmental remediation of the Lora Lake Apartments Site contaminated with dioxin. The project includes design work and construction documents with an estimated total cost of $19.5 million.

This July 2015 technical memorandum outlines the background, goals, and objectives for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), prepared by Leigh Fisher for the Port of Seattle. It describes how the SAMP differs from a traditional airport master plan by integrating financial, environmental, and community sustainability considerations into long-term airport development planning. The document also explains how sustainability goals—drawn from national, regional, and Port of Seattle policies—will be used to evaluate and screen future development alternatives for Sea-Tac Airport.

The Highline Forum, hosted by the City of Des Moines on May 27, 2015, focused on economic development in the communities surrounding Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The meeting featured a presentation on Collaborative Economic Development by Ted Fick, CEO of the Port of Seattle, followed by discussions on economic development plans specific to Des Moines and broader regional updates. The forum was held at the Dining Hall at Des Moines Beach Park and ran from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

This presentation by Port of Seattle CEO Ted J. Fick outlines the Port's role as an economic engine for Washington State, highlighting its mission to create jobs through travel, trade, and commerce. The Port's Century Agenda, a 25-year strategic plan launched in 2011, aims to add 100,000 jobs through economic growth, position the region as a premier international logistics hub, and become the greenest port in North America. Success is measured by job creation, social responsibility, and environmental impact.