Ex-Governor Locke: Local Boy Makes Good

Well, he hasn’t made it yet, but former Governor Gary Locke might be the Obama Administration’s Secretary of Commerce.

And there’s a theory — whether it holds any water or not — that this could give Port Angeles an edge over the competition for attracting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The NOAA is moving from its current Seattle location in 2012, and Port Angeles is a contender.

The Port of Port Angeles is hoping the NOAA will relocate to Terminal 3 in Port Angeles.

NOAA in Port Angeles?

The Port of Port Angeles is moving ahead with their plan to try persuading the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to move to Port Angeles.

They’re currently based on Lake Union but they’re planning to relocate in 2012.

Port commission president John Calhoun said: “This would have such an economic impact that I can't even think of a comparable example in recent history.”

I don’t know how many other locations are vying for the NOAA. It’ll be a gold mine for whoever gets it. Let’s hope it’s us.