By Julia Reeves Santa Monica
Editor:
Thank you for your continuing coverage of Santa Monica Airport issues. I was aware of the fact that Friends of Sunset Park favored the appointment of Ofer Grossman over the re-appointment of Todd Cleary to the Santa Monica Airport Commission. I received one of their fliers outlining the reasons why they supported him versus Todd Cleary, and it seemed that perhaps Mr. Grossman might be the right person for the appointment in light of the fact that "Friends" feel that he will be more responsive to neighborhood concerns regarding jet noise, etc., so, I sincerely hope that this is what transpires.
While I do not know anything about Todd Cleary, "Friends" indicated that he was pro-jet operators, and I do not think that the jet operators are particularly interested in the effects that noise from those jets have on the residents whose homes surround the airport, or the possible dangers posed by those jets. I think it is quite important that residents feel they have a voice in these matters, and that their complaints are not falling on deaf ears.
So, congratulations to Mr. Grossman.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 23, 2002. Read the original PDF.