I first flew in a small airplane in college. It was exhilarating. Since that time I’ve appreciated local aviation. My son has an even bigger love for flight and is working towards his private pilot’s license. He recently soloed for the first time.
I’m writing this blog to ask for your help. I need to understand if I am in the minority on funding and operational decisions related to the airport. I’d appreciate your input via a short survey.
I want the airport in Erie to be successful, and currently believe it must do so using its own funding mechanisms.
On January 14, on a 4-3 vote, Wilson-Grassi-Mahe-Woog directed staff to add to the supplemental budget certain airport expenses to be paid from the general fund. On February 25, Trustee Woog questioned staff on if it would be a loan. Staff said it could be, but the decision would be made at supplemental budget time.
I was shocked when the small majority of the Board, for a second time, earmarked money from the general fund to supplement the airport fund.
This is especially frustrating at a time when we are asking voters to raise their taxes for a new police station. It begs the question, why can’t the airport live within its means?
With this in mind, I am providing a short survey to obtain a sense of how Erie residents generally feel about airport funding and their support to expand the airport.
I appreciate your time filling out the survey and helping me understand this topic better.
You can find the survey by clicking here.
I’m writing this blog to ask for your help. I need to understand if I am in the minority on funding and operational decisions related to the airport. I’d appreciate your input via a short survey.
I want the airport in Erie to be successful, and currently believe it must do so using its own funding mechanisms.
On January 14, on a 4-3 vote, Wilson-Grassi-Mahe-Woog directed staff to add to the supplemental budget certain airport expenses to be paid from the general fund. On February 25, Trustee Woog questioned staff on if it would be a loan. Staff said it could be, but the decision would be made at supplemental budget time.
I was shocked when the small majority of the Board, for a second time, earmarked money from the general fund to supplement the airport fund.
This is especially frustrating at a time when we are asking voters to raise their taxes for a new police station. It begs the question, why can’t the airport live within its means?
With this in mind, I am providing a short survey to obtain a sense of how Erie residents generally feel about airport funding and their support to expand the airport.
I appreciate your time filling out the survey and helping me understand this topic better.
You can find the survey by clicking here.
Take Care,
Janice
For my money, you've just joined the ranks of Mayor Wilson. Promote without regard to citizenry. Give it up! Boulder and Broomfield have airports that more than meet the regional needs. Any expansion of Eire's airport is another quality of life killer. Next thing we know, you'll be supporting Golden Run!
ReplyDeleteTL - I'm not advocating for any expansion. Just looking for community input at this point.
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