Seattle mayoral candidate Ed Murray has released a detailed
agenda for industrial growth, one in which he calls the city’s maritime sector
a significant part of the city’s economic base and outlines four goals for the
sector’s long-term health.
The goals outlined include development and implementation of
a plan for freight mobility and safety in industrial areas; and encouraging the
development new research/manufacturing/retail businesses and high-precision
manufacturing businesses in industrial areas.
“If the City was able to promote the development of life
sciences and technology in South Lake Union, there is no reason the City cannot
do the same with high-precision, high value manufacturing and with hybrid
manufacturing/retail small businesses,” the plan reads in part.
Other goals outlined include the creation of opportunities
for energy efficiency and environmental cleanup; and vocational training in
STEM related fields relevant to Seattle’s industrial economy.
“Environmental clean-up is also a critical issue in our
industrial areas. This requires partnerships with the federal government, state
agencies, city departments, the Port of Seattle and key industries,” the agenda
states. “Murray is committed to the environmental clean-up of our industrial
areas.” See the complete plan here:
