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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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  • 2020-07-22

    Highline Forum agenda: Ultra-fine particle studies, StART & noise program updates

    The Highline Forum held its July 22, 2020 meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams, hosted by the City of Federal Way, focusing on ultra-fine particle studies, noise program updates, and StART (Sea-Tac Airport Roundtable) developments near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Key presentations included University of Washington air quality research (MOV-UP study), a temporary noise monitors update from the Port of Seattle, and a South King County Fund update. The meeting was conducted remotely due to the Governor's Stay-at-Home Order, with public comments accepted via email or MS Teams.
  • 2020-07-22

    Highline Forum: Making Highline the constant in uncertain times

    Highline College held a community forum on July 22, 2020, addressing COVID-19 impacts, anti-racism efforts, and budget planning under the theme 'Making Highline the Constant in Uncertain Times.' The college serves approximately 16,000 students across programs including English learning, transfer education, career and technical education, and six Bachelor of Applied Science degree programs. Note: this document does not contain content directly related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.
  • 2020-07-01

    Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion South King County Fund

    This July 2020 presentation from the Port of Seattle's Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion outlines the South King County Fund, an initiative aimed at supporting economic recovery and community equity in the South King County region. It provides an overview of the office's role within the Port's broader strategic priorities, which span aviation, maritime, and economic development operations. The document reflects the Port's commitment to weaving equity and community investment into all lines of business.
  • 2020-07-01

    Mobile ObserVations of Ultrafine Particles (MOV-UP)

    Researchers at the University of Washington conducted the MOV-UP study to measure ultrafine particle (UFP) pollution around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and the neighborhoods affected by its air traffic. The study aimed to determine how much of the UFP exposure in surrounding communities comes specifically from jet aircraft, which emit extremely tiny particles (under 30 nanometers) along flight paths, versus other sources like diesel vehicles on nearby roads. Findings and community feedback were shared with local governments to inform air quality and noise policy decisions.
  • 2020-06-24

    StART Aviation Noise Working Group – update

    This June 2020 StART Aviation Noise Working Group update outlines Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's near-term action plan to reduce aircraft noise impacts on surrounding communities. Key initiatives include a voluntary Late-Night Noise Limitation Program, a revised Runway Use Program to limit third-runway use at night, and a glideslope adjustment for Runway 34R to reduce approach noise. Additional measures include ground noise analysis, a Noise Abatement Departure Profiles Study, and encouraging airlines to install vortex generators on older A320 aircraft to lessen descent noise.
  • 2020-05-27

    Highline Forum agenda: COVID-19 management and planning; South King County Fund, StART & Noise Program updates

    The Highline Forum held its May 27, 2020 meeting virtually via Zoom, hosted by the City of Federal Way, focusing on COVID-19 management and planning alongside updates on the South King County Fund, the StART program, and the Port of Seattle's Noise Program. The April 2020 meeting had been cancelled due to COVID-19, and subsequent 2020 meetings were also shifted to virtual formats. The agenda included presentations by Port of Seattle representatives on noise and airport-related programs affecting South King County communities near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
  • 2020-05-27

    South King County Fund update

    In November 2018, the Port of Seattle Commission set aside $10 million over five years (2019–2023) to benefit near-airport communities in South King County, with funds intended to address airport noise and support environmental health and sustainability projects. In June 2019, the Commission adopted eight guiding principles to govern the fund, emphasizing community input, equity, innovation, and matching funds where possible. This May 2020 presentation to the Highline Forum provided an update on the fund's progress and priorities.
  • 2020-05-27

    Noise programs update

    This May 2020 update from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport outlines the status of its noise abatement and mitigation programs. Citizen noise complaints were averaging 400 per day, while the Noise Abatement Corridor saw 98% compliance and the Late Night Noise Limitation Program recorded an average of 11 exceedances per night in Q1 2020. COVID-19 delayed sound insulation construction projects for single-family homes and condominiums, pushing estimated start dates into 2021.
  • 2020-05-27

    Highline Forum public comments, 5-27-2020, Bernedine Lund

    Federal Way resident Bernedine Lund submitted public comments to the Port of Seattle Commission on May 26-27, 2020, calling for stronger environmental and community health protections in the Port's Century Agenda. She urged the Port to add goals addressing aircraft noise and pollution impacts on local communities, take responsibility for jet fuel emissions rather than limiting green energy claims to airport operations only, and plan for reduced flight numbers by developing proposals for a transportation-communication hub. Lund also suggested the COVID-19 pandemic presented an opportunity to rethink long-term aviation growth targets.

  • Highline Forum

    HIGHLINEFORUM AGENDA Host –City of SeaTac Theme: 2020 Legislative Session and Shared Agendas January 22, 2020–Wednesday -2:30 pm to 4:30 pm SeaTac CityHall4800 S. 188thStreet, SeaTac 2:30pmConveneMeeting/IntroductionsHighline Forum Co-ChairCommissioner Felleman 2:35pmPublic CommentsAudience 2:50pmHost City Update: City of SeaTacCity of SeaTacrepresentative 3:10pm2020 State Legislative AgendasAll 3:55pmStART UpdatesTom FagerstromEric SchinfeldLance LyttlePort of Seattle 4:15pmEmerging IssuesAll 4:25pmHighline Forum