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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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  • 2021-03-24

    Capital improvement projects update

    This March 2021 Capital Improvement Projects update from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) outlines a series of major construction and renovation projects planned across the airport campus. Key projects include the International Arrivals Facility and NorthSTAR program opening in 2021, along with longer-term developments such as the North Main Terminal Renovation (2025), C-1 Building (2027), and South Satellite Renovation (2029). The presentation was delivered at the Highline Forum, a community engagement venue relevant to airport neighbors and noise policy stakeholders.
  • 2021-03-24

    Public comment on flight path dispersion for Sea-Tac Airport departures, Highline Forum meeting

    In a March 2021 public comment to the Highline Forum, Federal Way resident Bernedine Lund urged Sea-Tac Airport officials to request that the FAA disperse departure flight paths to reduce concentrated aircraft noise over residential areas. Drawing on examples from the 2021 Aviation Noise & Emissions Symposium, she highlighted how Charlotte Douglas International Airport successfully spread departure tracks from a 1.6-mile-wide corridor to 2.5 miles, and noted that similar tightly clustered flight paths exist over Federal Way. She pointed to FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, Section 175, which allows airport operators—in consultation with affected communities—to formally request dispersal of departure procedures between the surface and 6,000 feet, provided the change does not increase noise over sensitive areas.
  • 2021-03-24

    Highline Forum agenda: Joint meeting with StART, March 24, 2021

    The Highline Forum held a joint meeting with StART (Sea-Tac Airport Roundtable) on March 24, 2021, hosted by the City of Burien and conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams due to the Governor's Stay at Home order. Key agenda items included the presentation of the 2020 StART Annual Report by Port of Seattle Aviation Director Lance Lyttle, adoption of Highline Forum Operating Procedures, and discussion of emerging issues related to Sea-Tac Airport. The document also outlines the full 2021 meeting schedule, with six bimonthly sessions hosted by various local jurisdictions including Federal Way, Highline College, Tukwila, and SeaTac.
  • 2021-01-27

    Highline Forum agenda: 2021 legislative agendas, operational items, and StART update

    The Highline Forum held a virtual meeting on January 27, 2021 via MS Teams to discuss 2021 state legislative agendas, forum operational issues including Community Co-Chair selection, and a StART (Sea-Tac Airport Roundtable) update presented by Port of Seattle Aviation Director Lance Lyttle. Due to the Governor's Stay at Home Order, public comments were accepted by email or via MS Teams link. The forum was scheduled to meet six times throughout 2021, with the next meeting set for March 24, 2021, focused on the 2020 StART Annual Report.
  • 2021-01-27

    2021 final operating procedures for the Highline Forum

    The 2021 Operating Procedures for the Highline Forum outline how Southwest King County cities, schools, and the Port of Seattle collaborate to share information and coordinate on regional initiatives, including airport-related issues. The Forum meets six times a year, operates by consensus rather than formal votes, and maintains a structured relationship with StART, the primary body for addressing Sea-Tac Airport noise and community concerns. Membership includes cities such as SeaTac, Burien, and Federal Way, along with Highline Public Schools, Highline College, and the Port of Seattle.
  • 2021-01-26

    City of Tukwila update: Highline Forum

    This January 26, 2021 City of Tukwila update, presented to the Highline Forum, highlights two newly constructed fire stations serving the Tukwila area: Fire Station 51, located at 17951 Southcenter Parkway, and Fire Station 52, located at 15447 65th Ave S. The presentation showcases photographs of both modern facilities, which feature contemporary architectural designs with brick exteriors and red bay doors. Note that this document does not directly address Sea-Tac Airport noise policy, but rather covers municipal infrastructure improvements in the neighboring city of Tukwila.
  • 2021-01-01

    SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table 2021 update

    The SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) is a forum established by the Port of Seattle in early 2018 to facilitate information sharing between the airport and surrounding communities on issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Developed in consultation with Highline Forum member cities, StART also involves Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and the FAA. This 2021 update, presented by Port of Seattle staff, recaps the group's meetings and ongoing efforts to address airport community concerns.
  • 2021-01-01

    City of Tukwila and City of SeaTac 2021 state legislative agenda

    The cities of Tukwila and SeaTac each published 2021 state legislative agendas addressing local infrastructure, public health, and community needs near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. SeaTac's priorities notably include advocating for full funding of SR 509 and SR 518 transportation improvements through the Puget Sound Gateway project, which is directly tied to airport-related regional traffic, as well as supporting a University of Washington indoor air quality study near the airport to recommend health protections for local residents. Tukwila's agenda focuses more broadly on housing, racial equity, broadband access, law enforcement reform, and stable infrastructure funding from the state.
  • 2020-11-18

    Highline Forum agenda: Transportation updates, StART & South King County Fund updates

    The Highline Forum held a virtual meeting on November 18, 2020, hosted by the City of Burien, focusing on transportation updates including Sound Transit, the SR 509 highway project, the South King County Fund, and the StART (Sea-Tac Airport Round Table) program. Due to the Governor's Stay-at-Home Order, the meeting was conducted via Microsoft Teams, with public comments accepted by email or virtual attendance. The document also lists six scheduled 2021 Highline Forum meetings, all running from 2:30–4:30 pm on bimonthly Wednesdays throughout the year.
  • 2020-11-18

    Puget Sound Gateway Program SR 509 Completion Project: Highline Forum Presentation

    The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) presented the Puget Sound Gateway Program to the Highline Forum in November 2020, outlining plans to complete SR 509 in King County and SR 167 in Pierce County. The SR 509 project includes creating a new south access point to Sea-Tac Airport, improving freight connections to the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, and reducing congestion on local roads. The program also proposes tolling as a tool for sustainable congestion management.