Jonsson and her family have owned cruise ships, travel agencies and a land-holding company in Sweden. Narver is the director of the University of Washington's Institute for Public Policy and Management and president of the Seattle Library Board. She also is chairwoman the Municipal League. Jonsson and Edwards said they were confident they would win. During the primary race, candidates debated ways to untangle rail and truck congestion along Seattle's waterfront and provide access between shipping terminals and rail yards.
Construction is under way.
Opponents say it will cause more noise and environmental problems.