Let's see... Platypus is having issues negotiating to their satisfaction with the Port. So they fund almost all of Mr. Cobb's campaign for Port Commissioner. Good old American politics. Money talks. Get the best government you can buy. 

Remind me again what Party is endorsing Mr. Cobb?  Oh yeah, the Democrats. Party of the people. 

And we wonder why politicians don't listen to ordinary folks. Many of our elected leaders are mostly funded by special corporate interests. 

"Follow the money" is all anyone needs to know.