Janice Hahn was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Janice Hahn, born in 1952 in downtown Los Angeles, is a long-time resident and public figure with deep ties to the Port of Los Angeles through her family and political career. The interview begins with Hahn reminiscing about her childhood visits to the port with her Navy veteran father. She recalls family outings to see Navy ships, dining at local restaurants like Olsen's, and taking car ferries across the bay before the Vincent Thomas Bridge was built. These experiences left a lasting impression on her, fostering a strong connection to the port from a young age. Hahn discusses her family's history in the area and her father's career as a Navy pilot, sharing an anecdote about a near-miss incident during World War II that underscored the close-knit nature of the port community. She also reflects on her move to San Pedro in 1992 and her subsequent immersion in local community activities, which included running for city council in 1993 and eventually being elected in 2001. The scope of the interview covers Hahn's observations on the evolving relationship between the Port of Los Angeles and the surrounding communities of San Pedro and Wilmington. She highlights the historical tension between the port's industrial growth and the quality of life for local residents, noting significant issues such as pollution, poverty, and hazardous conditions. Hahn emphasizes her role in advocating for local representation on the harbor commission and her efforts to improve community relations and environmental standards. Hahn provides insights into various development projects aimed at revitalizing the waterfront, including the transformation of Ports O' Call Village into a more community-friendly space and the development of the San Pedro and Wilmington waterfronts to include recreational and commercial areas. She underscores the importance of balancing the port's economic engine with the needs of the local community, advocating for cleaner growth and better integration of recreational opportunities. The interview also touches on Hahn's broader political career, her work on the City Charter Commission, and the challenges of navigating the complex dynamics between the port, the city of Los Angeles, and the state regulations governing port revenue and development. She discusses the importance of addressing community concerns, fostering local economic development, and ensuring that the port's growth benefits both the regional and global economy.