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Tag: Constructive Ports

Seattle Seawards

The Seattle Seawards (another must-watch segment from Full Frontal with Samantha Bee)

May 17th, 2016 Andrew Villeneuve Core Topics, Humor & Satire, Media & Culture, Public Planning

Five councilwomen in Seattle have been receiving a lot of hate for the insidious crime of doing their jobs. Samantha Bee noticed, and created a must-watch segment for her show mocking the angry misogynist horde for its nastiness.

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Pacific Northwest’s airports score very well in continental Airport Frustration Index

November 25th, 2014 Andrew Villeneuve Core Topics, Public Planning, Travel, Unscheduled Programming

Bloomberg Businessweek recently surveyed over 3,000 frequent air travellers, crunched departure and arrival data, and looked at airport travel times to find out which cities

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Closing remarks at Port Commission candidate forum

June 4th, 2009 Andrew Villeneuve Unscheduled Programming

Thomas Albro: The Port of Seattle is a vital component of the regional economy. A stronger Port builds a stronger economy. We need to focus

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Should truck drivers be able to unionize?

June 4th, 2009 Andrew Villeneuve Unscheduled Programming

Candidates for Port Commission were just asked if they agree that truck drivers should be able to unionize. John Creighton: It’s the workers’ decision to

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Port candidates asked about racial profiling

June 4th, 2009 Andrew Villeneuve Unscheduled Programming

When asked about racial, religious, and ethnic profiling training all candidates were appalled that the Port of Seattle used training to profile terrorists based on

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Port candidates agree on growth laws and preserving fishermen’s terminal

June 4th, 2009 Andrew Villeneuve Unscheduled Programming

Asked about growth and redevelopment, especially on property owned by the Port of Seatle, he general consensus of the candidates was that they support keeping

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Seattle Port Commission candidates introduce themselves

June 4th, 2009 Andrew Villeneuve Unscheduled Programming

Thomas Albro: Running for Position 4. Running because good jobs, good environment and good government matter. Is an Air Force kid who worked in a

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Candidates asked how much time they will invest in the Port of Seattle

June 4th, 2009 Andrew Villeneuve Unscheduled Programming

The Port Commission candidates have been asked how much time they would spend on the job, which doesn’t pay very much. Thomas Albro: Would devote twenty hours

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Candidates disagree on Port of Seattle’s property tax levy

June 4th, 2009 Andrew Villeneuve Unscheduled Programming

The candidates were asked how they feel about the Port of Seattle’s property tax levy, which is paid by the people of King County. Thomas

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Thomas Albro’s four points for the Port

June 4th, 2009 Andrew Villeneuve Unscheduled Programming

The sole candidate for Port Commission Position 4 (as of Wednesday evening), Thomas Albro, emphasized in his opening remarks four priorities for the Port of

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Alec Fisken out of Port Commissioner race

June 4th, 2009 Andrew Villeneuve Unscheduled Programming

Alec Fisken has decided not to run for Port Commissioner. He wanted to run for the position Lloyd Hara is vacating, but has decided he

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