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Thank you.
-I'm Dominic Barrera,
and I'm running to bring a voice
for Port Area residents, labor,
and environmental concerns
to the Port Commission.
I'm a lifelong
South King County resident.
My father was an
aircraft mechanic growing up,
and I've worked in a union position
in airport operations
for seven years.
In that time,
Sea-Tac Airport has grown by 45%.
But infrastructure,
technology, and processes
are struggling to keep up,
negatively impacting
travelers and workers alike.
We need a Commissioner
with a deep understanding
of operational realities
to guide long-term planning,
mitigate the impacts
of developments,
and address the inequities
faced by low-wage workers
and vulnerable communities
surrounding our Port.
As a former environmental
non-profit director,
I will prioritize investments
in infrastructure
that cut fossil fuel pollution,
relieve traffic,
and improve freight mobility
and will push to research
and incentivize the use of
new technologies and procedures.
As a Fire Commissioner,
I've passed state legislation,
balanced tight budgets,
improved working conditions
and efficiency in my district,
and proven myself an effective,
accountable elected leader.
I will be the progressive voice
on the Port Commission,
pushing the Port of Seattle
to be a hub for good, safe jobs,
a global leader in environmental
stewardship and innovation,
and a good neighbor,
investing in local communities
and ending human trafficking
through our ports.
I'm Dominic Barrera,
and I would be honored
to have your vote.