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International Longshore & Warehouse Union <br /> Local 32 Everett Washington <br /> December 14, 2012 <br /> Everett Planning Department <br /> 2930 Wetmore Ave. Suite 8A <br /> Everett, Washington 98201 <br /> e-mail: mcunninqhamci.everett.wa.us and jhanson(c�ci.everett.wa.us <br /> Subject: ILWU Local 32 supports maritime uses for K-C site <br /> Dear Everett City Council, <br /> The redevelopment of the former Kimberly-Clark mill site provides a tremendous, once-in-a-lifetime <br /> opportunity to expand the Port of Everett's role in international trade. Maritime jobs are critical to <br /> supporting businesses big and small, as more than 99 percent of the world's traded goods travel by sea. <br /> Therefore, it is with strong conviction, that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) <br /> Local 32 request the Everett City Council supports the Everett Planning Commission's recommendation <br /> to keep the K-C site in maritime industrial uses. <br /> While we were sadden to see the loss of more than 750 union and non-union jobs in Everett, we know <br /> that investing in international trade and industrial properties is the best way to restore that job loss. Other <br /> communities, such as Tacoma and Vancouver, have been able to convert closed mill sites into successful <br /> industrial assets for their community. There is no reason Everett can't do the same if given the chance. <br /> The ILWU Local 32 represents 120 individuals and we support high-wage jobs, and look forward to <br /> growing this employment base. Bottomline, industry is the best use for this site. If other zoning was <br /> pursed, it would eliminate the second largest industrial site from Everett's land bank. <br /> The Planning commission was counseled concerning the best possible and probable uses for the <br /> Kimberly- Clark site. We support water dependant uses for the Property. There are other vacant low cost <br /> properties available, for non-water dependant uses. What we do not need is another high-priced vacant <br /> property here in Everett. What we do need is continued growth for the Boeing Company and their planes <br /> along with the other growing shipping companies to continue coming into the city of Everett. <br /> Thank you for taking our input on this important topic, and we look forward to working with you to bring <br /> family-wage jobs back to this site. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Ken Hudson <br /> ILWU Local 32 <br /> Business Agent <br /> CC: Everett Port Commission <br /> Everett City council <br /> Mayor Ray Stephanson <br /> Port Executive Director John Mohr <br />