The Airport Discount answers the wrong question This special meeting had no specific agenda, but leaned heavily on the following FAA-funded study, concerning the negative impacts of aircraft noise on property values. NBER: How Airplane Noise Impacts Home Values – October, 2025 Studying this seems so common-sense we completely understand the ongoing appeal. But the
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Video and Transcript from the July 18, 2026 event at Highline College Speakers Laura Schladetsky — moderator (Rep. Smith’s staff) Rep. Adam Smith — U.S. House, WA-09 Sen. Tina Orwall — Washington State Senate, 33rd LD Commissioner Ryan Calkins — Port of Seattle Commission President Public commenters (named where they identified themselves) Opening remarks Laura
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The Port of Seattle Commission is holding a Special Meeting to gather public input on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Near-Term Projects Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) — and your voice matters. This critical environmental review shapes the future of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and surrounding communities, making public participation essential.
Meeting begins at 4:00 p.m. with informational displays and staff available to answer questions, followed by an official public comment period from 4:30–6:00 p.m. where Commissioners will be present to hear testimony directly. Virtual sign-ups are accepted July 6–8, 2026, and written comments can be submitted via email. The meeting is also available to view or listen to online or by phone.
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Transcript Notice: Transcriptions are machine-generated and may not have been proofread or corrected. Transcriptions are reference, search and assistive in nature only and are NOT an official transcript of this video 0:01 – Thank you for joining the commercial aviation work group meeting. 0:05 – Work group members and members of the public, please be
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[meeting-generated-transcript] [Meeting begins at 6:10 p.m. — delayed due to elevator issues at Burien City Hall] Brian Davis (Vice Chair, Burien Airport Committee, presiding): Once again, for anybody who’s joining us online, we’re having some elevator issues here at City Hall. We will begin this joint meeting of the Burien Airport Committee and the Des
2026-06-17
No experts in the room Port government relations manager Dave Kaplan gave the city council background on the SAMP SEPA/EIS process and then took some sharp questions. He would be the first to say that he is not an airport expert. He is paid to take flack for the Empire. But he said some things
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## Call to order and roll call **Commissioner Calkins (Commission President):** This is Commission President Ryan Calkins convening the regular meeting of June 9, 2026. The time is 12:07pm. We’re meeting in person today at the Port of Seattle headquarters building, Commission chambers, and virtually on Microsoft Teams. Clerk Hart, please call the roll of
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Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Correspondence and Public Comments Correspondence Not Previously Received by Council Comments from the Public Regional Committee Report City Manager Report/Presentations/Briefings 2027 South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) Work Plan and Budget Presentation – 15 Minutes Presentation by: Dorsol Plants, SKHHP Program Manager Port of Seattle Presentation
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Commission President Caukins: This is Commission President Ryan Caukins reconvening the regular meeting of May 26, 2026. The time is 12:05 p.m. We’re meeting in person today at the SEA Conference Center and virtually on Microsoft Teams. Clerk Hart, please call the roll of all commissioners in attendance. Clerk Hart: Thank you. Beginning with Commissioner
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