Bob Ferguson: “Given the significant financial challenges we face in our near-term budget, this is not a problem that can be solved…”

My expectation is that every vessel on every route is fully operational no later than the first vessel sailing tomorrow morning.

Going forward, in order to maintain a constructive partnership, it is imperative that there are no further service disruptions.

That said, causing significant harm and inconvenience to the people of Washington state is not the way to address those issues.

I was disappointed at the decision because resources needed to respond to a major spill are insufficient today.