Sea-Tac Threat News: Noise Is an Issue Whose Time Has Come

This April 1983 newsletter from the SeaTac Threat community group outlines residents' opposition to airport noise and related Port of Seattle (POS) policies. It covers meetings where members agreed to resist relaxed density guidelines near North SeaTac Park, push for community-appointed representatives on the Policy Advisory Committee, and make noise a key issue in upcoming municipal, county, and state elections. The newsletter also announces a series of public meetings where the POS will present its Noise Remedy Study Plan, urging residents to attend and participate.

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Newsletter from Sea-Tac Threat community group, dated April 28, 1983, signed by Bill Holstine. Covers April 6, 1983 meeting discussing North Sea-Tac Park FAA Density Guidelines, opposition to relaxation of guidelines, and appointment of community representatives to the Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) under the Sea-Tac Communities Plan. Reports on April 18 Des Moines City Hall public meeting on noise issues with Port Of Seattle representatives. Discusses making airport noise a campaign issue in Seattle and King County municipal, county, and state elections, including two Port Of Seattle Commissioner seats (Merle Adlum and Henry Kotkins). Announces Port Of Seattle Noise Remedy Study Plan meetings at Riverton Heights Elementary School (May 9), Des Moines City Hall (May 10), and Highline High School Cafetorium (May 11). Mentions legal process with 60% of required participants. References retired United Airlines pilot Jack Leffler as unannounced Port Commissioner candidate. Monthly meetings held at former Glacier High School.

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