PORT ANGELES — The Port of Port Angeles’ top two elected officials made their case for continued leadership, highlighting the agency’s financial stability, job creation efforts and infrastructure investment during a forum hosted by the Port Angeles Business Association.

Commissioners Steve Burke and Colleen McAleer, separately seeking re-election, told attendees that their shared vision — to create high-wage jobs, grow the port’s industrial base and strengthen community partnerships — has transformed the organization into a vital and business-minded public agency.

Burke is seeking his third four-year term as the port’s District 2 representative. His opponent, Allen Sawyer, did not participate in Tuesday’s event.

Burke said that, during his time as commissioner, the port’s financial posi

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