With your help I will produce a three part series on the Port of Seattle covering (1. Its colorful history, (2. Political traits and (3. A look into security.
Colorful History: The Port of Seattle is one of the busiest Ports in the country. How big is it and how much content goes through? This is a look into the history and current state of the Port.
Political Uniqueness: The Port of Seattle is uniquely under the control of its community through a publicly funded by a Port Levy. This means the Port is accountable to the public and must meet stringent transparency laws while handling billions of dollars worth of imports & exports. However coverage of the Port is sporadic at best and heavily dependent on external audit findings. This is a look into why a multi-billion dollar company is publicly owned and what we are getting for our buck.
Security Check: 6 years ago an undercover investigation found "huge gaps in Port security." What kind of security precautions is the Port taking and how have they fared in the years since?
