Northwest Asian Weekly, Tam eyes Port of Seattle Commission

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Jesse has a bachelor's degree in marketing from Boise State University and a master's degree in business administration from City University of Seattle. He lives in Newcastle.

Jesse is managing director for Mega Pacific Investments. He used to be the chief investment officer at GIS Development Corporation, the president & chief executive officer of RFB bank, the president & chief executive officer of Northwest International Bank, senior vice president of Asia Europe & Americas Bank, vice president and manager at Pacific First Bank, and vice president and manager at Bank of America.

Jesse Tam's campaign for Port of Seattle Commissioner is his first entry into politics.

Wants more "family wage jobs" and sustainable development.

Supports strong protections of and advocacy for union workers.

Plans to "maximize the Port's user-generated revenue, assess and improve upon systems and processes, remov\[e\] outdated bureaucratic hurdles, and balanc\[e\] the Port's budget."

Supports competing with major ports of Los Angeles, San Diego, Vancouver, and Prince Rupert to attract container ships and other sources of business.

Said, "I am a staunch promoter of fiscal responsibility and know how to leverage them to create business opportunities for Washington State."

- Wants more "family wage jobs" and sustainable development.  
- Supports strong protections of and advocacy for union workers. 
- Plans to "maximize the Port's user-generated revenue, assess and improve upon systems and processes, remov\[e\] outdated bureaucratic hurdles, and balanc\[e\] the Port's budget." 
- Supports competing with major ports of Los Angeles, San Diego, Vancouver, and Prince Rupert to attract container ships and other sources of business. 
- Said, "I am a staunch promoter of fiscal responsibility and know how to leverage them to create business opportunities for Washington State."

Economy

Said, "\[p\]roper governance of our Port requires us to protect the ecological environment while also achieving sustainable and equitable development."

Supports creating climate-related jobs with living wages and strong benefits.

- Wants to safeguard the environment. 
- Said, "\[p\]roper governance of our Port requires us to protect the ecological environment while also achieving sustainable and equitable development." 
- Supports creating climate-related jobs with living wages and strong benefits.

Environment

As of July 10, 2023, Jesse Tam’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- Port of Seattle Commissioners are part of a five-member commission that manages the seaport of Seattle and the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. 
- Commissioners are responsible for managing properties in the area, including parks and waterfront real estate, and manage the port's executive director. 
- Commissioners represent the entire county and are elected to four year terms in nonpartisan elections. 