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08/26/2007: "FH Port Director Steve Simpson Announces Retirement"

Port of Friday Harbor Director Steve Simpson will retire from full time port service on November 30, 2007. At the regular Port Commissioner meeting on Wednesday in Friday Harbor, Simpson informed the Commission that he had had made the decision to retire for personal reasons related to his family and his personal health.

Simpson said he planed to remain on San Juan Island, and that after January 1, 2008, he was willing be available to assist the Port, on a limited schedule for project work, or in any other way that he can make a contribution.

In his formal letter to the Commissioners he stated "I have nothing but admiration for the Port Commission and Port Staff and will do my utmost in the next three months to help the Port make a smooth transition to new leadership and prepare for the challenges and opportunities the Port faces in the next few years," and added that the "The Port's staff is strong and dedicated and will keep up the tradition of providing a focused, excellent service to our community. I am excited by the prospect of watching continued development of the Port of Friday Harbor."

Director Simpson will be retiring from the Port after over twenty years of service.