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The Highline Forum provides Southwest King County municipalities, educational governing bodies, and the Port of Seattle with the opportunity to share information, interact with outside speakers and other governmental organizations, and work in partnership on initiatives that benefit the residents of Southwest King County.
One elected representative and one senior administrator from the following jurisdictions or institutions make up the membership of the Highline Forum:
- City of Burien — Councilmember Alex Andrade and City Manager Adolfo Bailon
- City of Des Moines — Mayor Yoshiko Grace Matsui and City Manager Katherine Caffrey
- City of Federal Way — Mayor Jim Ferrell and Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson
- City of Normandy Park — Councilmember Jack Lamanna and City Manager Amy Arrington
- City of SeaTac — Councilmember Joe Vinson and City Manager Jonathan Young
- City of Tukwila — Councilmember Armen Papyan and Policy Analyst Laurel Humphrey
- Highline College — Vice President for Institutional Advancement Josh Gerstman and External Relations Shakira Ericksen
- Highline School District — School Board Member Angelica Alvarez and Superintendent Dr. Ivan Duran
- Port of Seattle — Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed and Aviation Managing Director Wendy Reiter
An elected representative from the Port of Seattle (Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed) and a jurisdiction or institution co-chair (shared by Tukwila Council President Armen Papyan and SeaTac Councilmember Joe Vinson) moderate the meetings.
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2022-03-22StART 2021 annual report: SEA Stakeholder Round Table
The 2021 StART Annual Report summarizes the activities of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's Stakeholder Round Table, a collaboration between city governments, community representatives, airlines, the Port of Seattle, and the FAA to address aviation noise and policy concerns. In 2021, the group reformed under a new Steering Committee that helped rebuild trust and set agendas through collaborative dialogue, covering topics such as pandemic recovery, noise impact studies, and the Sustainable Airport Master Plan. The report highlights the contributions of 12 volunteer community representatives and Port staff who worked to strengthen communication between SEA Airport and the surrounding communities. -
2022-03-22StART Federal Policy Working Group – Federal advocacy priorities
The StART Federal Policy Working Group outlined its federal advocacy priorities as of March 22, 2022, focusing on reducing noise and pollution impacts from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Key goals include pushing for updated aircraft noise measurement standards, supporting new legislation on air traffic noise and particle emissions, and securing additional federal funding for noise insulation, sustainable aviation fuels, and environmental justice programs in communities near the airport. The group also addresses emerging issues such as noise standards for future supersonic and electric aircraft. -
2022-03-22Aviation near-term noise action agenda summary (as of 2/22)
This document summarizes Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's near-term action plan to reduce aviation noise, covering seven initiatives as of February 2022. Key efforts include a Late Night Noise Limitation Program (underway since 2019), adjustments to runway use and glide slopes, a ground noise study, and improved public reporting of noise complaints. While several programs are actively underway or in process, the Noise Abatement Departure Profiles initiative was not implemented after analysis showed it could increase noise for some close-in neighborhoods. -
2022-01-26Port & community provisions of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA)
This January 2022 briefing by Port of Seattle staff outlines how the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), signed by President Biden in November 2021, allocates $1.2 trillion across transportation and infrastructure priorities. Of particular relevance to the Port of Seattle, the law includes $20 billion for airports, $5 billion for FAA facilities and equipment, and $5.225 billion for seaports, alongside billions more in competitive grant programs that ports can apply for. The briefing was presented to the Highline Forum, a community body focused on issues related to Sea-Tac Airport and surrounding neighborhoods. -
2022-01-26Highline Forum agenda: International Arrivals Facility opening, IIJA funding, and StART update
The Highline Forum held a virtual meeting on January 26, 2022, hosted by the City of Tukwila, covering topics including the opening of the International Arrivals Facility at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, federal infrastructure funding provisions (IIJA) affecting the port and surrounding communities, and an update on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan Round Table (StART). The meeting was conducted via Microsoft Teams with no physical location, and public comments could be submitted by email or through the Teams platform. Six additional forum meetings were scheduled throughout 2022, hosted by various local jurisdictions including Des Moines, Federal Way, Highline College, Highline School District, and SeaTac. -
2022-01-20Fact sheet: Competitive infrastructure funding opportunities for local governments
This January 2022 White House fact sheet outlines 25 competitive infrastructure funding opportunities available to local governments under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, covering transportation, climate, energy, and environmental programs. It highlights grants for roads, ports, buses, electric vehicle charging, school buses, and community reconnection projects, with funding amounts ranging from $1 billion to $7.5 billion per program. Note: this document focuses on broad federal infrastructure funding and does not specifically address airport noise policy or Sea-Tac Airport. -
2022-01-19International Arrivals Facility (IAF)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's new International Arrivals Facility (IAF), presented in January 2022, is a major expansion that increases the airport's international capable gates from 12 to 20 and replaces the old 87,000 sq. ft. facility with a spacious 450,000 sq. ft. building. The project also expanded baggage handling from 4 to 7 carousels using a 'Bags First' system, and supported over 10,000 construction jobs. This document provides an overview of the facility's key highlights and improvements to international passenger processing at Sea-Tac Airport. -
2022-01-01Des Moines update 2022
The Des Moines Update 2022 is a municipal progress report for Des Moines, Washington, a waterfront city near Sea-Tac Airport, highlighting redevelopment of its Marina District. Key completed and ongoing projects include marina dredging, a north bulkhead construction, selection of a developer for a boutique hotel and retail complex, and a new pedestrian corridor along 223rd Street. Additional initiatives include a passenger ferry pilot program, downtown theatre construction, and new park acquisitions and improvements along the waterfront. -
2021-11-17City of SeaTac/Highline Forum
A November 2021 City of SeaTac/Highline Forum presentation reviewed the city's COVID-19 financial recovery, noting that while sales tax revenues rose 50% compared to 2020, they remained 27.4% below pre-pandemic 2019 levels. Parking tax revenues also continued to lag significantly, down 72% in 2020 and still down 42% in 2021, reflecting the ongoing impact of reduced airport activity on city finances. -
2021-11-17Highline Forum agenda: Transportation updates, StART update & 2022 topics
The Highline Forum held a virtual meeting on November 17, 2021, hosted by the City of SeaTac, covering transportation updates including WSDOT's SR 509 project, Sound Transit developments, and a StART (Sea-Tac Airport Roundtable) update from the Port of Seattle's Aviation Director. The meeting was conducted via Microsoft Teams with no physical location, and public comments were accepted by email or through the online platform. The agenda also included planning for six bimonthly Highline Forum meetings scheduled throughout 2022, running from January through November.