Port of Bremerton Commissioner Roger Zabinski was on business in Japan last week and missed the final commission meeting of the year.
The District 1 commissioner, who chose not to run for reelection this year, still took a moment to reflect on his time with the port in a statement read by CEO Jim Rothlin:
“I want to thank all the port staff, commissioners and the public for the opportunity that I’ve had to serve the public as a port commissioner these past six years. I’ve really enjoyed this time and found the experience very rewarding…
“I think the port is doing a good job serving the public, maintaining public amenities and trying to further develop the industrial park and the airport. I think the port commission and staff are focused and committed to the port’s mission of economic development and I encourage you all to keep at it…”
Zabinski was elected to the commission in 2009. He decided not to seek another term because of work demands.
Former port CEO Cary Bozeman will replace Zabinski on the commission, after winning election in November.
Bozeman joins Larry Stokes and Axel Strakeljahn on the three-member board.
The next Port of Bremerton commission meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 12 at Bremerton National Airport.
Thanks, Roger, for being a leader who stands by what he believes.