Still calling us Sea-Tac? Whoops… it’s SEA.

Today, I took the gavel (literally) as Commission President to lead the Port of Seattle. As we look at 2026, our focus must be on resilience, equity, and preparation. Before I share priorities for the year, I want to thank Commissioner Hasegawa for her visionary leadership over the past year.

Venezuela needs investment in civic infrastructure: education, media, community centers, job training—everything that ensures broad-based well-being. Instead, the administration is focused on rebuilding extractive oil infrastructure, ignoring the everyday needs of Venezuelans.

From 2001 to 2003, I lived in Colombia as part of a team documenting the results of US foreign policy in the Andes, and for the last eight years I’ve served as a commissioner at the Port of Seattle. My perspective on the capture of Maduro is based on those experiences. A few thoughts:

Solid way to wrap up the year.

Way to go Dawgs!

Today, I took my oath of office for a new term as Port of Seattle Commissioner alongside Commissioner Hasegawa and Commissioner Mohamed. I am honored by the trust instilled in me by King County voters and look forward to serving our region for the next 4 years.

Bringing you another #UpgradeSEA glimpse of the C Concourse Expansion project looking down to the Tree at C, Grand Stairs and performance area. Under construction now… but can’t wait for the WOW! Find out more about the C Concourse Expansion project ➡️ www.portseattle.org/projects/c-c...

Incredibly excited for more light rail officially opening this Saturday! With many SEA employees living just south of the airport, the Sound Transit 1Line to Federal Way will help reduce commutes for workers while connecting southend communities to the airport and north. 🚆🚉🚊

This morning, I’m honored to join a panel at the GlobalWA conference and share my thoughts on what global collaboration looks like for local government. As the federal government steps back from global relationships, we must step up to advance the green economy & coordinated action on climate.

Congratulations to ALL of our endorsed candidates on their victories! Seattle's future is looking bright! #Seattle #SEAElex #KingCounty #KCElex #WAElex

This gives the City and the Port a chance to return to the framework established after the original industrial lands legislation. That MOU included County, Tribes, ST, and creates a mechanism for creating living wage jobs AND affordable housing.

I spent the day at the airport yesterday, reviewing operations with our team and with Congressman Larsen, Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. If you are traveling soon, check your airline’s website or app for flight updates before you leave for the airport.

Thank you, Congresswoman Jayapal, for stopping by SEA to learn about the impacts of the shutdown and efforts to support federal workers.

Thank you @mariners.com It was a great run. #goms

Kicking off One Ocean Week Seattle hosted by Maritime Blue. 50+ events all about our oceans! I’ll be attending events on sustainable maritime fuels and working waterfronts this week. More here: maritimeblue.org/one-ocean-we...

What’s your fave plen? 💚

Quite a weekend for Seattle sports. Ws for the Sounders, Kraken, Hawks, and Huskies. And of course the Mariners grabbing game one of the ALCS on the road! #goms

Waiting for the @brittneybush.bsky.social post to make it official. #goms

Worth the wait! #goms

It’s as if Kennedy decided that we should be the best in the world at making horsedrawn carriages, instead of winning the space race.

It is day 6 of the federal government shutdown but the Port of Seattle is open for business. Thank you to our federal workers for keeping our region moving.

Yes! Grateful to get to learn from her every day.

As the federal government shut down continues, Port of Seattle facilities - including SeaTac Airport and our cruise terminals - remain fully open and operational. If you’re traveling through SEA, arrive early and use Spot Saver to reserve a security screening time www.portseattle.org/SEAspotsaver

Climate Week NYC started off hot with a federal judge blocking a Trump order that stopped a major offshore wind project and Kimmel getting back on air. Good vibes only as we work on advancing the Blue Economy.

While Don Quixote Trump is tilting at windmills, China is building ever larger versions that will quietly power thousands of homes without coal or gas. This remarkable self own by the US means higher utility bills, fewer jobs, and slipping further behind in innovation. Embarrassing.

BREAKING: 40 elected leaders sent a letter to Lavish Roots and Meta urging them to be neutral and respect workers’ desire to form a union. Over 200 Lavish workers who prepare and serve meals for Meta employees in WA state are organizing, and our elected leaders have our backs!

Got to start my day with an opportunity to talk about shorepower. We are the 2nd cruise port in the world to offer plugin for vessels and as of this year, all of our berths are 100% shorepower capable. Learn more: www.portseattle.org/blog/past-pr...

My latest newsletter is out! In this issue, I share a report out of my time at the United Nations Ocean Conference last month in Nice. Ocean-based innovation holds much promise, but we will need all-hands-on-deck to bring it to scale. Watch: youtube.com/shorts/ZRZSC...

The world is moving on. As US port throughput drops, Asian and European port traffic is increasing as trade flows divert around the US to avoid our tariffs and uncertainty.

Warehouse vacancy rates in the US are at an 11 year high. Whatever slack was in the supply chain to accommodate tariffs is gone at this point. Inventories are drawn down and product hitting store shelves now will carry at least a 10% tariff burden. ⬆️ prices, ⬇️ sales 🟰 economic downturn.

Thank you to my home district for its support! Proud to represent us on the commission.

Trade wars have consequences. www.truckingdive.com/news/gsc-ent...

As the next self-imposed tariff deadline approaches, it’s a good time to point out that the consequences don’t kick in for consumers (and the economy) for many months. Anticipatory purchases and inventory drawdowns blunt early price pressure. Any fix will require months to undo the damage.

We proudly endorse Ryan Calkins for Port of Seattle, Commissioner Pos. 1! @ryancalkins.bsky.social

No kings.

Thank you!

Our first coverage from Seattle’s preeminent news source!

Last week, I joined Kaitlin Collins of CNN to discuss the impacts of tariffs on port operations. We've been seeing cargo volumes drop meaning less work and fewer options in stores.

The walls are closing in… but we don’t mind! 🏗️ The crane at SEA is hard at work helping to install some exterior wall panels for the C Concourse Expansion project. This is the first step in getting the building enclosed. And we gotta say, we like what we see! 👀 #UpgradeSEA

Dems fighting for democracy, science, education, community, arts, & the people! Thanks to electeds & activists for solidarity! #HandsOff @jayapal.house.gov @pramilajayapal.bsky.social @ryancalkins.bsky.social @seattleindivisible.bsky.social @ppact.org @oavotes.bsky.social 📸 @alexgarland.bsky.social

Loved participating in the kickoff of our export accelerator program. Entrepreneurs are optimists by nature, and it was great to be inspired by the new cohort! www.linkedin.com/posts/tranan...

The power grab is no surprise, but the Congressional Republican’s gleeful obsequiousness—their willingness to bend the knee—is still galling.

The early months of the pandemic is the most apt comparison to the uncertainty roiling the maritime industry right now because of tariffs, federal staffing cuts, and potential $1.5m surcharges on nearly half of all vessel calls. The fact that this is self-imposed is mind-boggling.

Over the last 24 hours, I’ve tried to understand my anger at the ambush of Zelenskyy in the oval office. Ultimately, it’s the sense that the United States is abandoning democracy, which is antithetical to my notion of what it means to be American.

An apt comparison: Trump appeasing Putin by twisting Zelenskyy’s arm over mineral rights is like FDR urging Churchill to sue for peace, allowing Hitler to maintain all of his territorial gains. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/o...