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Do you think ongoing congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will have a lasting negative effect on the local economy?

ROSS JOHNSON

Founder

Johnson Public Relations

The velocity of the money that comes out the L.A.-Long Beach ports is extreme. I am a bull on keeping this economic driver running hard and fast, so let’s fix what’s gotta be fixed.

TRACY RAFTER

Chief Executive

Los Angeles County Business Federation

Yes, improvements must be made immediately. Every day and season that we have slowdowns, the cargo carriers are seeking viable permanent shipping options through other ports. Once moved it’s very difficult to get back. Can anyone say “Toyota”?

APRIL MORA

Chief Executive

Mizu Earth

Yes, improvements must be made immediately. These are the nation’s two busiest ports, and the longer this issue continues business will be lost to competing seaports, which could eventually lead to a loss of jobs.

R. SCOTT KURTZ

Chair

Harbor Association of Industry and Commerce

Perhaps, but more likely it’s a short-term problem. We hope, and we believe, the labor and equipment issues will be resolved in the short term. The current effects of the congestion and goods movement slowdown seem minimal when looking at the region’s economic performance.

ILSE METCHEK

President

California Fashion Association

The situation must be resolved before all consumer products importers and retailers take long-term drastic actions that will affect our ports for some time. This may not be just a “short-term problem.” If this becomes a long-term leasing location decision, then our distribution warehouses throughout the area will clearly be affected, as will the warehouse employees.

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