Excellent comments by ejzita. The Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater community may soon discover that the State of Washington is selecting the Olympia Regional Airport for commercial expansion to absorb a purported growing need for commercial aviation services (passenger and cargo). It will be wrapped (already is) in promises of new clean and quiet technology and being part of developing and testing that new technology, but in reality the need and forecast, according to the WA Dept of Transportation Aviation division and its Commercial Aviation Coordinating Committee (CACC) is looking for conventional services, at least for the foreseeable future. It is more important than ever for the Public to have input in growth plans for the Olympia Regional Airport, its master plan, and for that matter the comprehensive plans for Tumwater, Lacey and Olympia.
I have participated in a Master Plan 'Open House' and have observed several meetings: it is my conclusion that the Port is and has not been a good neighbor. I am saddened to know for a fact, that the CACC, WSDOT and the FAA are not concerned with the public health effects on the surrounding community, nor the environmental effects, that come with Commercial Service. This despite of their lip service. Currently the Olympia Airport conducts general aviation (private planes, flying school, emergency services, private helicopters, etc), therefore, it is even more important for the public to be heard when it comes to commercial aviation services. Seems to me the Port (sea and air) is an outdated model, if it cannot be a good neighbor.
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