In this October 2017 letter, Port of Seattle Commission President Tom Albro responds to the Burien City Council regarding inaccuracies in a draft white paper produced by the Burien Airport Committee. Albro clarifies that airport improvements are funded primarily through Passenger Facility Charges paid by airline travelers—not local property taxes—and defends the Port's noise mitigation and air quality efforts, noting nearly $400 million spent on programs including home insulation and school soundproofing. He also invites Burien to participate in a new airport stakeholder advisory roundtable as a forum for ongoing community engagement on airport-related issues.Open full document
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Port of Seattle Commission President Tom Albro writes to the Burien City Council to address inaccuracies in the September 19th draft of the Burien Airport Committee (BAC) white paper. The letter clarifies topics including airport capital funding sources (Passenger Facility Charges), the Port’s noise mitigation and abatement programs, aviation health impacts, and regional aviation capacity. Albro reaffirms the Port’s commitment to community engagement and invites Burien to participate in the new airport stakeholder advisory roundtable.