A community advocacy flyer from RCAA (Residential Communities Against Airport expansion) urges King County taxpayers to oppose the planned Third Runway at Sea-Tac Airport, warning that the Port of Seattle's $3.3 billion expansion lacks firm financing and could result in significant tax increases for King County residents. The flyer highlights that the Port can raise property levies by over 60% without voter approval, and that elected officials from neighboring counties — whose residents face no such tax burden — will have a vote in approving the project through the Puget Sound Regional Council. Residents are urged to contact local officials including King County Executive Gary Locke, Seattle Mayor Norm Rice, and their respective councils to oppose the expansion.Open full document
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A flyer from the Regional Commission on Airport Affairs (RCAA) urging King County taxpayers to oppose the Third Runway at Sea-Tac Airport, warning that the $3.3 billion expansion lacks firm financing and that King County taxpayers will bear the debt burden. The document highlights that the Port of Seattle can increase property levies by more than 60% without voter approval, and that officials from counties not subject to Port taxation will vote to approve the expansion.