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  • Sea-Tac: A move to JBLM (Letters to the Editor)

    By  Letters editor The Seattle Times Perhaps the editorial will help pull the Seattle Port Commissioners’ heads out of the sand. Sea-Tac cannot support projected increases in passengers. In 2015, Sea-Tac served 42 million passengers. The port’s master plan projects 66 million by 2034. So what to do? Negotiate with the Washington congressional delegation to
  • 2016-10-25

    Testimony of David E. Ortman before the Seattle Port Commission, October 25, 2016

    Attorney David E. Ortman testified before the Seattle Port Commission in October 2016, arguing that Sea-Tac Airport's expansion plans are financially wasteful and environmentally harmful, citing a Washington State Auditor's report that found nearly $100 million wasted in Third Runway construction contracts and 10 instances of civil fraud. He contended that Sea-Tac cannot sustainably handle projected passenger growth to 66 million by 2034, and that overflight noise from the Third Runway has already depressed property values in north Seattle and Shoreline. Ortman also called on the Port to end its property tax levy, arguing that costs for fishing industry support, cruise facilities, and economic development should be borne by industry users rather than King County taxpayers.

  • North Ballard resident files claims against FAA for airplane noise

    David Ortman keeps an eye on the sky File photo, Anne-Marije Rook This article has been updated with quotes from Perry Cooper, representing the Port of Seattle. We incorrectly said they could not be reached for comment; we apologize for the error. Airplane noise grinding your gears? You’re not the only one. A North Ballard

  • Incumbent Touts Advances By Port; Rival Seeks Shake-Up

    Lisa Pemberton-Butler Seattle Times Business Reporter Up to a point, the political platforms of Port of Seattle Commissioner Jack Block and his challenger, David Ortman, are remarkably similar. Both strongly opposed the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s controversial third runway. Both believe the Port should be self-supporting – that its tax levy on King County homeowners should