1) Over the decades, we've learned to be wary of any numbers published by the Port District.
2) I believe Debbie Patton is an "interested party" thru family.
3) Ms. Harding is on the right track to suggest separating public services from private services provided by the Port District. Overwhelmingly, the Port District provides services to private parties -- boat owners, plane owners, large shippers, users of major real estate. It does also provide some public services like the wonderful Port Plaza park and the waterfront walking path from East bay Drive to the Hearthfire Restaurant. Also small grants to small cities in the rural county that presumably go toward public services. These public services are a very small part of the Port's budget.
4) A marine terminal is not necessary for coast guard responses.
I'm very glad to see more people get involved in Port District issues. It needs a lot of scrutiny.
Bob Jacobs
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