In a March 2019 letter to Washington State Representative Tina Orwall, activist JC Harris outlines widespread problems with Port of Seattle noise-insulation packages installed in homes near Sea-Tac Airport, including failing windows, mold growth, and costly repairs affecting over 160 documented households. Harris urges Orwall to support changes to state law (RCW 53.54.030) that would allow homeowners to receive ongoing maintenance funding rather than a single one-time payment, arguing the current system unfairly benefits the Port and airlines at residents' expense. The letter also notes that affected cities such as Des Moines, SeaTac, and Burien have declined to engage on the issue, leaving residents frustrated and skeptical that any meaningful relief is possible.Open full document
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JC Harris writes to State Representative Tina Orwall following up on a conversation at the 33rd District Democrats Town Hall regarding failing Port Packages near Sea-Tac Airport. The letter documents problems including cracked windows, mold, and health issues affecting homeowners, and requests legislative action to repeal the portion of RCW 53.54.030(5) limiting homeowners to a single payment for Port Package installation with no further maintenance coverage. Harris urges Orwall to convene a task force with affected city governments and get the issue on the legislative agenda.