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The Port of Seattle is requesting Commission authorization for up to $1,900,000 to fund its 2025-2026 Economic Development City Partnership Program, which provides grants to King County cities based on a per capita formula ranging from $10,000 to $60,000 per city. Started in 2016, the non-competitive program requires cities to contribute a 50% match and develop economic development projects aligned with Port business interests. In recent years, the program has focused on small business relief, tourism support, and buy-local campaigns.

The Port of Seattle Commission held a Regular Meeting on April 8, 2025, covering airport facility projects including dining and retail renovations and a new shared-use lounge (Club SEA) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, as well as fire suppression system upgrades in the Satellite Transit System tunnels. The agenda also included approval of an Economic Development Partnership Program with King County cities and routine administrative items such as meeting minutes and travel approvals. No noise policy items were listed on this meeting's agenda.

The Port of Seattle is requesting $1.9 million to continue its Economic Development Partnership Program for 2025-2026, which provides grants of $10,000–$60,000 to King County cities for local economic development projects such as small business support, tourism, and workforce development. In 2024, 27 cities participated, leveraging over $637,000 in city matching funds to generate a combined $1.4 million investment across the region. The program, active since 2016, is funded by the Port's property tax levy and requires cities to provide a 50% match to ensure shared commitment to project success.