Public Comment - Exhibit A

COMMISSION TRANSPARENCY PLEDGE
2021 
As a duly elected Port of Seattle commissioner, I am responsible for ensuring that the Port of
Seattle, a public agency of the state of Washington, conducts its business in the open in
compliance with the state's Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 42.30 RCW. 
In fulfillment of my duties to the commission as a body, and in recognition of my responsibilities
as an elected official serving the citizens of King County, I give my personal commitment to
fostering and maintaining a culture of accountability and transparency within the commission,
among Port of Seattle employees, and between the Port of Seattle and the citizens of King
County. 
Therefore, I affirm my commitment to openly governing the Port of Seattle pursuant to the Open
Public Meetings Act and the state's Public Records Act (Chapter 42.56 RCW). As a commissioner,
I  will  support  and  advance  policies  and  practices  that  increase  the  port's  openness  and
accountability and expand citizen access to the port's decision-making consistent with the intent
of the Open Public Meetings Act. 

Signed on     _______________for the term of January 1 through December 31, 2021.

Signed: 
Commissioner Name

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