West Seattle Blog… | ELECTION 2021: Toshiko Grace Hasegawa running for Seattle Port Commission Position 4

Another candidate has announced that she is running for Seattle Port Commission:: Toshiko Grace Hasegawa, Managing director of Washington State Commission for Asia-Pacific-American Affairs, has joined the race for position 4 that is currently being held by the first-time commissioner Peter Steinbrück. Quoting Hasegawa’s announcement, “I am chasing after economic devastation because I have the values ​​and experience to meet the urgent needs of this moment. The port is uniquely positioned to be a model for bringing industry, businesses, workers and communities together to rebuild our economy and be better than before. I bring the perspective and urgency necessary to ensure that the next tide lifts all of our ships. The announcement states that in her current role as head of CAPAA, she “advises the governor, state lawmakers and other agencies on laws, programs and policies that affect historically marginalized communities.” She has also worked as a communications / outreach manager for King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight and as Legislative Assistant to King County Councilor Jeanne Kohl-Welles. Her port priorities include: “Building an equitable economic recovery for our region, reducing pollution and carbon emissions from the port; Ensuring port safety for all travelers and workers; and promoting clean and ethical supply chains to address the growing problem of human trafficking and economic exploitation. “Hasegawa lives on Beacon Hill. Position 4 is one of three committee seats in this year’s vote. The field won’t be completed until May and the primary is August 2nd.