By Ellen Mark Santa Monica
Kathryn Morea could not be less informed if she thinks that “nothing happens between election time” (SMDP, Sept. 15, page 6) regarding the Santa Monica Airport and the local community. Friends of Sunset Park and former board member Cathy Larson vigorously has spearheaded action against the jet traffic. Community members are regularly attending Airport Commission meetings, monitoring the aircraft decibel levels, pushing for stronger regulations and seeking help with environmental restrictions. Marty Rubin has organized “The Concerned Residents Against Airport Pollution” to continually update us on meetings and the latest information, a great community resource.
Morea herself indicated at the beginning of Monday’s public forum that she was not totally informed regarding the airport issue. If she claims to be representing the Pico neighborhood area, and wants to fully represent the community on our City Council, then she should be updating her awareness of our continuing attempts to reduce the jet traffic at the Santa Monica Airport.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on September 20, 2004. Read the original PDF.