Government Affairs Director
Current- Provide leadership and strategic direction in the development, management and execution of the Port’s legislative and community relations program. Support and work towards advancing the Port’s business objectives and.
- Serve as the Port’s lead in working directly with state and federal elected officials & staff and agency representatives to convey the Port’s legislative positions through meetings, hearing testimony, briefings, etc..
- Supervise the Government Affairs Manager to ensure a successful local government affairs program and the Community Relations Manager efforts to establish and maintain Port relationships with community-based.
- Oversee a $710,000 annual department budget.
- Department achievements include:o $41.1 million in one-time savings for the Port through securing government investments for rail and road projects, environmental remediation, and other Port projects;o $2.02 billion in.