For those that did not receive the email, Im going to copy/paste here. Janice Moore (the only trustee who is not up for re-election this cycle) is doing a survey to find out opinions on the town funding the airport. Regardless of whether you support her or not, the airport is an issue that affects us all and the potential cost to taxpayers definitely affects us all so it makes sense for everyone in Erie to take this survey. (Pasted email starts below) 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.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 04:18:29 +0000
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