Who's running the Port of Seattle? Candidates Forum June 29

June 25, 2015

News this spring that Shell's Arctic oil rig would be berthed in Seattle's public port quickly became a flashpoint for public criticism. It also shone a light on the workings of the Seattle Port Commission—a group of five elected officials charged with running the public port in the interest of the people of the region. The Port Commission's slogan is "Where a sustainable world is headed." With Shell's drilling fleet slated to return to Seattle later this summer, are we confident with the direction our Commissioners are leading us?

Join us on June 29th for a non-partisan candidate forum, at which we will hear directly from Port of Seattle Commission candidates about how they will address pressing environmental and economic issues facing the Port, including:

Their vision for a working waterfront in the face of climate change impacts
Plans to ensure that the Port of Seattle remains competitive with other west coast ports
Transparent government process
Duwamish River and Superfund cleanup
Competitive, living wage jobs
Air pollution and traffic congestion

Event Details:
Date: June 29th, 2015
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm (Doors open at 6:30)
Location: Town Hall Seattle, Great Hall (upstairs), 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Tickets are FREE but limited. Reserve your spot today: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1668136

Local elections like these Port Commission races have important impacts on Washington’s environment, economy and our climate. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to hear directly from the candidates on a broad range of issues that impact our community.

Join us on June 29th!

Author Bio

Joëlle Robinson

Washington Field Director, Climate Solutions

Joëlle engages community members and diverse constituencies—faith, health, youth, parents, business—to make their voices heard for climate solutions. She led the team of organizers to ensure we stopped any coal export from the U.S. West Coast over the past decade. On offense, she co-led the Field team to help pass the 100% Clean Electricity (Clean Energy Transition Act in 2019) and in 2022 collaborated with the Field team to ensure that all new buildings (commercial and residential) will be built with heat pumps per the State Building Code Council. She continues to conspire for good with them on many other local and state initiatives.

Joëlle was the Regional Outreach Coordinator of National Wildlife Federation where she focused on mobilizing hunters, anglers and concerned citizens around solutions to global warming. Previous work with Climate Solutions includes the NW Climate Connections partnership, serving as the Field Assistant for the successful Clean Cars campaign, and Field Director of the Renewable Fuel Standard, which passed in April 2006.

She previously served on the boards of Earth Ministry, Solar Washington, and Sierra Club Executive Committee. She’s currently President of the board of her 3 year-old!

Joëlle is Northwest born and raised who loves to hike, dance, travel and explore the natural world.

Her favorite quote is “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” — Mary Oliver

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