Port commission set to adopt proposed 2013 budget

Rolf Boone/The Business Blog • Published November 25, 2012 Modified November 25, 2012

The Port of Olympia commission is set to adopt the port's 2013 budget and capital investment plan at Monday's commission meeting.

The port's finance director, Jeff Smith, will present a summary of the proposed budget during the meeting.

The meeting is 5:30 p.m. Monday at the LOTT Board Room, 500 Adams St. NE, Olympia.

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