Both candidates want to use the Port to create jobs and housing. Both are concerned with the environment. Both want to assert affirmative action in hiring.
Meet Port candidate Preeti Shridhar
Preeti Shridhar, 55, announced her candidacy for the Port of Seattle Commission, position 2, on April 17. This seat currently is held by Commissioner Courtney Gregoire, who will not run for re-election. Shridhar brings 27 years of experience working with King County cities, businesses, and community organizations, notably with the City of Seattle. She currently […]
API candidates on the ballot
Compiled by Staff Northwest Asian Weekly This year, election day for the primary election is on Aug. 1. Voters have until 8 p.m. that day to return their ballots or have them postmarked. A primary election is an election that narrows down the field of candidates before the general election in November. The following are […]
LETTER: An open letter to the U.S. Supreme Court
Dear Justices, When I became an American citizen, it was because I believed in the values that the United States represents: freedom, opportunity, and equality. As a girl growing up in India, my family gave me whatever they could. However, in order to thrive and live a life with those basic rights, I moved halfway […]
Preeti Shridhar jumps into Port Commission race
Preeti Shridhar threw her hat into the ring on May 9 for Port Commission, and promises to represent all of the people of King County. “I will ensure that our regional economy remains strong and the Port continues to lead in the aviation, maritime, and tourism industries,” said Shridhar. “Our region’s working class must be […]