Courtney Gregoire Selected As Port Commissioner

Courtney Gregoire, the daughter of former Washington Governor Christine Gregoire, has been selected to serve on the Seattle Port Commission.   Courtney has been an attorney for Microsoft.  According to it's web site, the 5 member Port Commission serve 4 year terms and are elected at large in King County, their mission is to establish Port Policy.  Gregoire will fill the position vacated by Gael Tarleton, who was elected to the state legislature.  She will face election this November. Tarleton had 2 years remaining on her term.

5th District Democrats Endorse In Races

The Democrats of Washington's 5th Legislative District endorsed in four local races. The lack of partisan contests as well as lack of opposition made the process quicker. In the race for Port Commissioner Position 2, incumbent Gael Tarleton (above) was endorsed. The 5th also endorsed Sammamish resident, Dean Willard for Position 5 on the Commission. Josh Schaer, the only Issaquah City Councilmen drawing an opponent, also received endorsement as well as Lloyd Hara, who is running unopposed to retain his job as County Assessor. The 5th district also endorsed "no" votes on Initiatives 1119, 1122, and 1125.