In a press released issued: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Reform Act of 2016, a new bill that would significantly increase investment in Washington state and other U.S. ports, which in turn will support American jobs and help U.S. ports maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly global maritime economy. The bill would make sure all of the money collected through the Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT) each year is returned directly to ports in order to improve infrastructure and keep ports competitive. Right now, the HMT is not being collected or spent in a way that ensures ports can continue to compete on a level playing field. Because of this, U.S. ports, which drive job creation and anchor our economy, can’t make the infrastructure investments they need to support American businesses.
ref. http://www.cantwell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=16D4B22B-F3BA-43BE-AE10-94BAB7B20464
Meanwhile....
Port of Port Angeles begins process of finding permanent executive director---PDN
Quoting from the article posted: "Commissioners agreed the new port director must be willing to move to Clallam County or already live in the area, and said finding a director who has experience in every element of the port's wide range of needs is unlikely."
See related Port Commission agenda
Port Angeles officials: Budget priorities haven’t changed despite funding exceptions--PDN
Jefferson County seeks grants for new Undie Road as West End residents face risk of being cut off from homes---PDN
related story: Residents of Undi Road left without many options---Forks Forum
See resolution passed by Jefferson County Commission
Clallam commissioners hire consultant to review administrator's performance, contract--PDN
Lawyers paint conflicting pictures of former Port Angeles finance director in civil trial---PDN
Chimacum Crossroads wins livable communities award
Collaborators work to improve 'downtown' Chimacum, address affordable farmworker housing---PTLEADER
Recreational marijuana retailer opens after multi-year effort---SEQUIM GAZETTE
Three West End residents arrested after allegations of kidnapping and torture--FORKS FORUM
Water Matters: Neither seen nor heard---SEQUIM GAZETTE
PAPA gets IRS approval, officially a 501 (c) (3) organization--PORT O CALL
Jefferson County to leave time limit for property tax refunds in place--PDN
See related Jefferson County Commission agenda item
More news from our Congressional Delegation to Washington DC:
Cantwell Discusses Tsunami Readiness with Long Beach Community Leaders & Emergency Officials
Murray Introduces Bill to Increase Opportunity for Women & Minorities in STEM
Murray Introduces Bill to Strengthen Protections for Servicemembers on Student Loans, Mortgages, Contracts
Murray: Strong Investments in Workforce Development and to Protect Workers’ Rights Will Help Expand Economic Security
Oh Canada--Congressman Kilmer's newsletter
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