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June 30, 2009 (360) 674-2381 ext. 12

Port Hires Ware to Strengthen Outreach and Sustainability Efforts

Bremerton (WA) – The Port of Bremerton announced today that it has hired Scott Ware, former editor of the Kitsap Sun, to provide community outreach expertise as it continues its efforts to build public trust and involvement in Port affairs.

“I believe Scott will help the Port become more responsive to the public and develop a stronger dialogue with the community,” said Port Chief Executive Officer Cary Bozeman.

Bozeman said Ware will advise him and Port staff on ways to reach out to the community and earn public confidence in the Port through a commitment to openness, transparency and accountability.

Ware also will provide counsel to the Port in developing sustainability strategies for its facilities and for its economic development initiatives. Since leaving the Kitsap Sun at the end of last year, Ware has been engaged in advanced study in sustainable business at Bainbridge Graduate Institute.

“Building public trust and taking a leadership role locally in creating a more sustainable future are critical to our mission of driving economic development and family-wage job creation,” said Bozeman. “Scott is uniquely well-suited to help us because of his credibility in the community, his reputation for integrity as a newspaper editor and his commitment to sustainability.”

Ware agreed to a six-month personal services agreement with the Port for $40,000, paid for from funds for a budgeted position that has gone unfilled. His title will be Special Advisor for Community Outreach and Sustainability.

To learn more about the Port of Bremerton please visit www.portofbremerton.org.