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Today I unveiled my response to a special investigation conducted by former US Attorney Michael McKay. McKay's report, requested by the Port Commission, was released last week and listed 10 incidences of civil fraud in the Port's contracting procedures. McKay also provided a set of eight recommendations, which I directed staff to begin implementing immediately. Today's response plan details how the report recommendations – many of which build on reform efforts already underway – will be implemented.
Mr. McKay's report reflects a ‘get it done at all costs' culture – that day is over. We have tough competitors and big projects – but we have to deliver those projects with fair and open competition.
I am taking several disciplinary measures against staff members involved directly or indirectly in the situations identified by McKay. Before making my decisions, I weighed the severity of the finding as well as the degree to which a staff person was involved. Two staff members resigned when faced with the allegations; other high-ranking officials were given suspensions without pay and letters of reprimand.
For the full response plan, visit http://www.portseattle.org/news/Accountability.shtm.
Tay Yoshitani, chief executive officer of the Port of Seattle, has spent his career in international trade and transportation.
Tay Yoshitani is the Port of Seattle CEO
Executive Summary (25 KB, PDF)
Response Plan (50 KB, PDF)
Investigative Committee Executive Summary (32 KB, PDF)
Special Investigative Committee Final Report (1 MB, PDF)