Exhibit D
Minutes Exhibit D Port Commission Regular Meeting of May 12, 2015 Seattle Port Commission May 12, 2015 RDC is concerned of the serious ramifications an unprecedented reversal of a valid port lease would have to both the Alaska and Washington economies. lf populist politicians and extreme environmental activists can dictate who can use the essential port infrastructure under your charge, then no industrial and commercial activity in the Port is immune. lf offshore exploration is offensive to the environmental sensibilities of Seattle, who is next? The aerospace industry with its carbon footprint? Will the Port be asked to review every decision of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council to determine ifAlaska sheries are green enough to curry ' favorable treatment ofthe 1,000 Puget Sound fossil fuel--propelled vessels that fish in our Alaska waters and contribute to ove1 10,000 Puget sound jobs? What other comme1cial activities might not be deemed politically correct by this populist sentiment? The Port of Seattle has an important mission to create jobs by advancing trade and commerce, promoting economic growth, and stimulating economic development. Sadly the Terminal 5 lease is being used as an ill thought publicity stunt by environmental activists, and a political springboard for short-sighted politicians. Cancelling the Foss Terminal 5 lease is unlikely to thwart the exploration ofthe vast oil and gas potential of Alaska's offshore, but it would risk long-term economic damage to the Port, and to the Puget Sound and Alaska economies. We urge you to stay true to your mission and reafrm the Terminal 5 lease with Foss. Sincerely, Rick Rogers, Executive Director CC: Ed Murray, Mayor, City of Seattle Sally Bagshaw, Seattle City Council Tim Burgess, Seattle City Council John Okamoto, Seattle City Council Jean Godden, Seattle City Council Bruce A. Harrell, Seattle City Council Nick Licata, Seattle City Council Mike O'Brien, Seattle City Council Torn Rasmussen, Seattle City Council Kshama Sawant, Seattle City Council Jay Inslee, Governor, State of Washington
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