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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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2025-01-07Aviation Noise and Emissions Mitigation Act — House Bill Introduced by Rep. Adam Smith, 119th Congress
A draft House bill from the 119th Congress, 1st Session, introduced by Mr. Smith of Washington on January 7, 2025, titled the 'Aviation Noise and Emissions Mitigation Act.' The bill proposes developing EPA pilot grant programs to research and collect data on aircraft and airport noise and emissions and develop mitigation strategies. -
2025-01-07Aviation Noise and Emissions Mitigation Act (H.R. __, 119th Congress, 1st Session)
H.R. bill introduced by Rep. Adam Smith of Washington in the 119th Congress, 1st Session, dated January 7, 2025, titled the ‘Aviation Noise and Emissions Mitigation Act.’ Establishes a 3-year pilot grant program through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, to measure and collect data on aircraft and airport -
2025-01-07Aviation-Impacted Communities Act: House Bill Text (119th Congress, 1st Session)
House bill text introduced by Rep. Adam Smith of Washington (119th Congress, 1st Session) titled the ‘Aviation-Impacted Communities Act.’ Requires the FAA to provide Airport Improvement Program (AIP) noise mitigation funding to aviation-impacted communities outside the 65 DNL contour (vertical fenceline communities). Mandates the FAA Administrator contract with the National Academy of Sciences to study -
2025-01-01City of Burien 2025 Federal Agenda
Official policy document from the City of Burien outlining its 2025 Federal Agenda, including lobbying priorities related to SEA-TAC Airport noise and emissions. Specific airport-related items include supporting the FAA Reauthorization Act with emphasis on reducing airport noise and emissions, conducting a new SEA-TAC Noise Study, supporting Aviation Impacted Community priorities, and securing increased Sustainable Airport Master Plan Funding. -
2025-01-01City of Burien 2025 State Legislative Agenda
Official policy document from the City of Burien outlining its 2025 state legislative priorities across three categories: Healthy and Thriving Communities, Quality of Life and Economic Development, and Behavioral Health. Key items include housing funding, migrant assistance, property tax cap reform, law enforcement training, and behavioral health co-responder programs. -
2025-01-012025 City of Des Moines City Council State Legislative Priorities
The City of Des Moines, Washington outlined its 2025 state legislative priorities, which include several airport-related concerns such as establishing a permanent air quality monitor, funding an independent study on the impacts of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Master Plan (SAMP), and expanding sound insulation repair and replacement programs. The city also seeks enhancements to SB5955 and RCW53 to allow unconstrained funding for mitigating public health impacts from airport operations. Additional priorities include public safety funding, property tax reform, replacement of the Redondo Fishing Pier, historic preservation, and development of electric passenger-only ferry routes connecting Des Moines. -
2025-01-01
City of Burien 2025 State Legislative Agenda
Official policy document from the City of Burien outlining its 2025 state legislative priorities across three categories: Healthy and Thriving Communities, Quality of Life and Economic Development, and Behavioral Health. Key items include housing funding, migrant assistance, property tax cap revision tied to inflation (up to 3%), behavioral health workforce expansion, and Washington World Cup readiness investments. -
2025-01-01
City of Des Moines 2025 Legislative Priorities
Official legislative priorities document from the City of Des Moines (Washington) City Council for 2025, covering public safety, funding requests, airport issues, historic preservation, and ferry development. Airport-related priorities include support for a permanent air quality monitor, state funding for an independent airport community impacts study evaluating the SAMP, enhancements to SB5955 and RCW53 for sound insulation and public health mitigation, and the joint StART Airport Community Legislative Agenda. Contact listed is Legislative Advocate Anthony Hemstad. -
2025-01-01
City of Burien 2025 Federal Agenda
The City of Burien's 2025 Federal Agenda outlines the city's lobbying priorities, including a strong focus on reducing the impact of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on surrounding communities. Key airport-related goals include supporting the FAA Reauthorization Act to reduce airport noise and emissions, conducting a new SEA-TAC noise study, and securing funding from the Port of Seattle for airport-impacted communities. The agenda also addresses broader city priorities such as infrastructure funding, environmental initiatives, public safety, and housing policy. -
2025-01-01
Des Moines 2025 Legislative Priorities Document
Official legislative priorities document from the City of Des Moines (Washington) City Council for 2025, covering public safety, funding requests, airport issues, historic preservation, and ferry development. Airport-related priorities include supporting a permanent air quality monitor, State funding for an independent airport community impacts study evaluating the SAMP, enhancements to SB5955 and RCW53 for sound insulation and public health mitigation, and the joint StART Airport Community Legislative Agenda.