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-Hi, I'm Nina Martinez, and I'm running
for Seattle Port Commissioner.
I have been a business technology
consultant with extensive background
negotiating multi-million dollar
contracts for national,
international businesses
as well as government agencies.
I also serve as board chair
of the statewide organization,
Latino Civic Alliance.
I was honored to be appointed
to the Farm Work Group by
Governor Inslee and was able
to successfully help negotiate
better working conditions
for our farm workers.
I have a proven track record of
working with all levels
of government. Recently,
I worked on the Keep Washington
Working Act that protects
immigrant workers in Washington
and strengthen hate crimes
legislation to protect
communities of color
and the LGBTQ community.
I am running for Port Commissioner
because I understand the vital role
the Port of Seattle plays in
the King County economy.
I am committed to taking
my experience across public
and private sectors
to ensure that the Port's
policies promote job growth
in our county.
It is important to prioritize
diversity in the work force
and increase business contract
procurement for women
and minorities. I am dedicated
to increasing pathways
to family wage jobs
and strengthening protections
for workers. I will advocate
for greater opportunities for
apprenticeships at the Port
and prioritize recruitment
of young women and members
of historically underrepresented
communities into the marine
and aerospace science programs.
The Port's ability to grow our
economy is limited by how fast
and efficiently people and goods
can move through our state's
infrastructure. I will work
across different levels of
government and reduce traffic
and move freight. I support investing
clean energy infrastructure,
solar panels at our
Port facilities,
increasing charging stations,
electrification of
the Port's fleets,
encouraging low-carbon
jet fuel production,
and research in Washington State.
I will also stand with the community
to address reducing noise
and pollution. I will be
a fierce advocate for cleaning
and protecting our local
waterways and marine life.
My business experience has
prepared me to help the Port grow
and innovate. My decades
of advocacy for working families
and environmental justice
will help guide that growth
in a sustainable and just way.
I am Nina Martinez,
and I ask you to join me
in taking our Port into a cleaner
and more equitable future.