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APPROVED MINUTES
COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
June 17, 2025
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a special meeting on June 17, 2025. The meeting was held
at the Hotel Indigo, located at 1028 13th Street, Everett, WA 98201. All Commissioners were in
attendance.
1.

CALL to ORDER

Pursuant to RCW 42.30 and Article IV, Section 8, of the commission bylaws, the meeting convened
at 9:12 a.m. for the purpose of conducting a Commission and Executive Office organizing and budget
planning retreat.
This meeting was held on location only.
2.

ITEM OF BUSINESS

The Commission and Executive Leadership Team heard from regional partners, including
representatives from Paine Field Airport; the Economic Alliance for Snohomish County; Greater
Seattle Partners; and Propeller Airports. Discussion was held regarding regional collaboration and
unifying efforts in sustainable fuel, workforce pathways, and port innovation in the face of economic
uncertainty.
The Commission and Executive Director Metruck further discussed 2025 first quarter highlights; and
budget drivers, guidance, and considerations. Funding capacity, demands on the levy, and potential
spending scenarios and projections were also discussed.
After lunch, Commission heard from department directors regarding their departmental budgets and
goals to meet Port priorities in 2026; and concluded their day by reviewing their individual
Commissioner budget priorities for the coming year.
3.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at approximately 3:00 p.m.

Digital recordings of the meeting proceedings and meeting materials are available online - www.portseattle.org.

PORT COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2025

Prepared:
Michelle M. Hart, Commission Clerk
Minutes approved: July 8, 2025

Attest:
Sam Cho, Commission Secretary

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