Accomplishments
As our Port Commissioner, Stephanie has:
- Lead the effort to combine the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma maritime operations, ending decades of unhealthy competition and resulting in increased trade and jobs in the state;
- Tripled the number of youth job training opportunities at the Port through an expanded internship program in partnership with Seattle Public Schools;
- Invested in local communities with a new countywide economic development program that provides resources for every city to invest in local projects; and,
- Spearheaded numerous efforts to expand environmental initiatives at Sea-Tac International Airport to reduce the carbon footprint of airport operations.