From:            Alexa Fay
To:                Commission-Public-Records
Subject:           [EXTERNAL] Public Comment for the Port Testimony
Date:              Sunday, September 12, 2021 2:21:54 PM

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Greetings,
My name is Alexa Fay and I am submitting public comment for the upcoming Port of Seattle
meeting.
I first wanted to thank the Port for creating the Equity Index and putting increased efforts
towards equity issues in the Seattle area. I wanted to express concern about who is most
affectedby aircraft noise and pollution based on the Equity Index, as airplane pollution can be
attributed to many adverse health impacts including increased respiratory disorders and
cancers (as described by this articlehttps://www.washington.edu/news/2019/12/03/communities-
around-sea-tac-airport-exposed-to-a-unique-mix-of-air-pollution-associated-with-aircraft/).
We cannot examine equity and the Port's impact on this equity without examining how flight
paths and aircraft noise and pollution directly impact the health of our citizens.
Thank you,
Alexa Fay



From:            Alexa Fay
To:                Commission-Public-Records
Subject:           [EXTERNAL] Comment for Port Meeting 9/14
Date:              Monday, September 13, 2021 1:40:36 PM

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Greetings,
My name is Alexa Fay and I am hoping to submit another public comment for the upcoming
Port hearing.
I want to thank Commissioner Bowman for proposing Order 2021-09, which would provide
an inventory of the ecological, land use, and recreational site conditions of 55 acres of Portowned
land within North SeaTac Park. I urge the Commission to approve this Order.
I also want to thank Commissioners Bowman and Steinbrueck, Commission President
Felleman, and other Port staff for previously touring this area of the Park, for listening to our
community, and for withdrawing the proposal for Lot L06 that would have destroyed 11 acres
of forest within our park. Thank you as well to the City of SeaTac elected officials to work to
protect this park.
Finally, I'd like to encourage the Port to support the City of SeaTac in changing zoning in
North SeaTac Park from Aviation Commercial to Park use. As the FAA reported in its April
2016 Compliance Review of the airport, the Port has stated that the park "is the best
compatible use of a severely airport-impacted area." Zoning should reflect this. The trees in
this park protect the health of our community which according to Washington's Department of
Health, is highly impacted by environmental health disparities. We know that much of this
impact comes from airport operations.
Again, many thanks for removing the proposal for Lot L06 from consideration and for
considering this inventory to protect the park and our community's health and welfare.
Thank you,
Alexa Fay



From:            laura gibbons
To:                Commission-Public-Records
Subject:           [EXTERNAL] Testimony for 9/14 Port Meeting
Date:              Friday, September 10, 2021 3:21:34 PM

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Here is my testimony (written only) for Tuesday's meeting. I hope you have time to read the whole thing
because it is very short.

Commissioners,
I am delighted that you are concerned about equity in our community and that you have developed an
interactive equity mapping tool to help with your programming. Would it be possible for you to overlay
flight path volumes on that map or a similar one? Such a map would show where the greatest equity
gains related to aircraft noise and UFP could be made.

Sincerely,
Laura Gibbons
Seattle



From:            David Larson
To:                Commission-Public-Records
Subject:           [EXTERNAL] 55 acre property north of 142nd North SeaTac Park
Date:              Sunday, September 12, 2021 1:04:15 PM

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Hello, as a lifetime community member and nature enthusiast of both forests north and south of SeaTac Airport I
have witnessed the removal of neighborhoods for the sake of airport expansion. I would like to see the Port of
Seattle designate North SeaTac Park a green buffer zone for absorbing noise and air pollution.
The park is currently home from many clubs and community activities and has become a natural outlet for local
communities.
Thank you for your consideration,
Dr David W Larson
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From:            Meagan Lass
To:                Commission-Public-Records
Subject:           [EXTERNAL] Comment for tomorrow meeting 9/14
Date:              Monday, September 13, 2021 9:45:56 AM

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To whom it may concern:
My name is Meagan Lass and I am a property owner and resident in North SeaTac near North
SeaTac Park. My family and I use North SeaTac Park daily for local exercise and recreation as
well as walking both of our dogs. It is a vital part of our neighborhood and our well being.
I want to thank Commissioner Bowman for proposing Order 2021-09, which would provide
for an inventory of the ecological, land use, and recreational site conditions of 55 acres of
Port-owned land within North SeaTac Park. I urge the Commission to approve this Order.
I also want to thank Commissioners Bowman and Steinbrueck, Commission President
Felleman, and other Port staff for previously touring this area of the Park, for listening to our
community, and for withdrawing the proposal for Lot L06 that would have destroyed 11 acres
of forest within our park.
And thank you to City of SeaTac elected officials for standing up for the public good in
protecting this park. Your actions are very much appreciated!
Finally, I'd like to encourage the Port to support the City of SeaTac in changing zoning in
North SeaTac Park from Aviation Commercial to Park use. As the FAA reported in its April
2016 Compliance Review of the airport, the Port has stated that the park "is the best
compatible use of a severely airport-impacted area." Zoning should reflect this. The trees in
this park protect the health of our community which according to Washington's Department of
Health, is highly impacted by environmental health disparities. We know that much of this
impact comes from airport operations.
Again, many thanks for removing the proposal for Lot L06 from consideration and for
considering this inventory to protect the park and our community's health and welfare.
Sincerely,
Meagan Lass
SeaTac, WA






From:            Noelle Lindenmann
To:                Commission-Public-Records
Subject:           [EXTERNAL] PUBLIC COMMENT for September 14, 2021
Date:              Monday, September 13, 2021 9:47:09 AM

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Hello Port of Seattle:
My name is Noelle Lindenmann and I am a cyclist who enjoys North SeaTac Park
and wants to see it preserved for future generations. I write in with public comments
regarding changing the zoning for the Park and in support of Order 2021-09.
I want to thank Commissioner Bowman for proposing Order 2021-09, which would
provide for an inventory of the ecological, land use, and recreational site conditions
of 55 acres of Port-owned land within North SeaTac Park. I urge the Commission to
approve this Order.
I also want to thank Commissioners Bowman and Steinbrueck, Commission
President Felleman, and other Port staff for previously touring this area of the
Park,for listening to our community, and for withdrawing the proposal for Lot L06
that would have destroyed 11 acres of forest within our park.
And thank you to City of SeaTac elected officials for standing up for the public good
in protecting this park. Your actions are very much appreciated!
Finally, I'd like to encourage the Port to support the City of SeaTac in changing
zoning in North SeaTac Park from Aviation Commercial to Park use. As the FAA
reported in its April 2016 Compliance Review of the airport, the Port has stated that
the park "is the best compatible use of a severely airport-impacted area." Zoning
should reflect this. The trees in this park protect the health of our community which
according to Washington's Department of Health, ishighly impacted by
environmental health disparities. We know that much of this impact comes from
airport operations.
Again, many thanks for removing the proposal for Lot L06 from consideration and
for considering this inventory to protect the park and our community's health and
welfare.
Thank you.
Noelle Lindenmann
742 S Director St
Seattle, WA 98108
noelle.royer@gmail.com
--
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From:            Bernedine Lund
To:                Commission-Public-Records
Subject:           [EXTERNAL] Public commment for meeting today
Date:              Tuesday, September 14, 2021 8:15:47 AM
Attachments:      9-13-2821 POS Public Comment.pdf

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Hi, here's a written public comment for the meeting today. I'm going to try to be on
the call as well if I can get my equipment to work. May have to do the call by phone.
Thanks,
Bernedine Lund

PoS Commissioner's meeting Sept 14, 2021, Public Comment 
Bernedine Lund, resident of Federal Way, WA, and volunteer for 350Seattle Aviation Group 
Topic: PHSKC Community Health and Airport Operations Related noise an Air Pollution 

Hello Commissioners 
I was very pleased to see the full Dec 1, 2020 'Community Health and Airport Operations Related Noise and
Air Pollution: Report to the legislature in response to Washington State House Bill 1109'. Dr s. Kris Johnson
and Elena Austin presented a summary of the report at the July 22, 2021, StART meeting. 
The report itself has 99 pages, including appendices. The report lays out usual airport emissions and health
outcomes, uses the three zones around the airport of 1, 1-5, and 5-10 miles, and assigns a causal
relationship of specific health outcomes based on a 5-point scale.
In the report, Section C- Community Health Profile Findings and Tables B1-B3 show various measures by the
three zones and the rest of King County. This data can be used to estimate the costs of the health effects
for those who live in the three zones. For example, 'Table B3-Potentially preventable deaths in airport
communities' shows the estimated excess number of deaths over a 5-year period for various causes of
death. 
Using this information, someone can estimate of the costs to the people who have the events listed,
particularly those events identified as 'Causal'. This is the type of data that a health economist could start
with to determine the cost/benefit ratio of expanding the airport. (I read one report done in the
Netherlands showing that there was no benefit to the local economy be expanding the airport. The
Netherlands is very small (the size of Oregon's Clackamas County) but it is a start at looking and the
cost/benefit ratio.)
Currently most people do not understand that many resulting costs are not currently included in the costs
of flying. Inst ead, the costs are borne by those living near the airport with poorer health, poorer learning, 
and increased deaths. The next step would be asking for funding to do a cost/benefit study of the airport.
We need to know the answer because we only hear that the public's demand for flying is pushing the
growth. We need more concrete answers like those in the Dec 1 Public Health report to help advise the
public and the legislators.



From:            Christine Neuffer
To:                Commission-Public-Records
Subject:           [EXTERNAL] PUBLIC COMMENT for October 27, 2020
Date:              Tuesday, September 14, 2021 6:36:32 AM

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Please take action to secure North SeaTac Park as park zoning.
We live in Tukwila. This is the nearest substantial, multipurpose free park for residents in the
surrounding area.
Quite a few acres of trees near to the park have been lost to development. We need a
contiguous, protected green zone for the health of residents and visitors.
Christine Neuffer
13813 37th Avenue South
Tukwila WA 98168


























From:            Estela Ortega
To:                Felleman, Fred; Cho, Sam; Bowman, Stephanie; Steinbrueck, Peter; Calkins, Ryan
Cc:                Commission-Public-Records; Deirdre.curle@gmail.com; mortdecai@hotmail.com; alnampark@gmail.com; Aurora
Martin; Deric Gruen (F&C); Paulina@duwamishcleaanup.org; Velma Veloria; sarha.shifley@gmail.com;
mvietz@gmail.com; huprice@gmail.com; 2co8cb@gmail.com; shebrush@gmail.com; BHCS E-Mail; Gheisar,
Bookda; Metruck, Steve; Commission-Public-Records
Subject:           [EXTERNAL] Re: Equity Index
Date:              Monday, September 13, 2021 3:07:20 PM
Attachments:      21 EC BHC Port Equity Index Comment 9-14.pdf

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Estimados Pres. Felleman, VP Calkins, Secretary Cho, Commissioners Bowman and
Steinbrueck, 

Greetings from El Centro De La Raza and Beacon Hill Council. We hope this letter finds you
and your families safe and well.

We are pleased that the Equity Index is now in place and that it "was created with the initial
intent to equitably guide funding decisions for the South King County Fund, serving as a
component of the criteria for applications. Beyond the South King County Fund, the Index will
be used to visualize variations in exposure to pollution, access to economic opportunity, and
health outcomes to direct resources towards the areas of greatest need..." (Underlined for
emphasis.)

We would like to know when the SeaTac Airport aircraft flight paths and data will be added to
the Equity Index to "visualize variations in exposure to pollution" and when the Title VI Civil
Rights equity analysis will be completed. The aircraft air and noise pollution negatively impact
the environment and health of our majority BIPOC community. The Title VI analysis is very
important to us given the proposed Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) which will most
likely markedly increase the number of flights over Beacon Hill while we remain without
equitable access to the Port's mitigation program(s).

We look forward to your response within the next two weeks given the impending SAMP
release. 

Respetuosamente, 

Estela Ortega, ED Maria Batayola, Chair
El Centro De La Raza Beacon Hill Council




Estela Ortega
Executive Director
El Centro de la Raza (The Center for People of all Races)
2524 16thAVE S | Seattle, WA 98144
1607 S 341st PL | Federal Way, WA 98003
Direct: (206) 957-4613
Executive Assistant: (206) 957-4605
dgvasquez@elcentrodelaraza.org
www.elcentrodelaraza.org 
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commission-public-records@portseattle.org 
Port of Seattle (POS) President Fred Felleman 
POS Vice President Ryan Calkins 
POS Secretary Sam Cho 
POS Commissioner Stephanie Bowman 
POS Commissioner Peter Steinbrueck 
re: Equity Index 
Estimados Pres. Felleman, VP Calkins, Secretary Cho, Commissioners Bowman and Steinbrueck, 
Greetings from El Centro De La Raza and Beacon Hill Council. We hope this letter finds you and
your families safe and well. 
We are pleased that the Equity Index is now in place and that it "was created with the initial
intent to equitably guide funding decisions for the South King County Fund, serving as a
component of the criteria for applications. Beyond the South King County Fund, the Index will be
used to visualize variations in exposure to pollution, access to economic opportunity, and health
outcomes to direct resources towards the areas of greatest need..." (Underlined for emphasis.) 
We would like to know when the SeaTac Airport aircraft flight paths and data will be added to
the Equity Index to "visualize variations in exposure to pollution" and when the Title VI Civil Rights
equity analysis will be completed.  The aircraft air and noise pollution negatively impact the
environment and health of our majority BIPOC community. The Title VI analysis is very important 
to us given the proposed Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) which will most likely markedly
increase the number of flights over Beacon Hill while we remain without equitable access to the
Port's mitigation program(s). 
We look forward to your response within the next two weeks given the impending SAMP release. 
Respetuosamente, 


Estela Ortega, ED                                                  Maria Batayola, Chair 
El Centro De La Raza                                               Beacon Hill Council 
c: Steven Metruck, POS ED 
Bookda Gheisar, POS EDI Director 

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Beacon Hill Council (BHC) 
Beach Hill Council EJ Task Force 
Beacon Hill Measurement Team Dr. Deirdre Curle and Lynda Wong 
Alice Park, Board, Got Green 
Aurora Martin and Deric Gruen, Co-EDs, Front & Centered 
Paulina Lopez, ED, Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition 
Velma Veloria, Chair, King Count International Airport Community Coalition 
350 Seattle Aviation Michael Renaissance and Sarah Shifley 
350 Climate Family Action Megan Slade 
500+Women Scientists Dr. Heather Price 
Climate Reality Ali Lee 
Quite Skies Puget Sound Sheila Bush 














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From:            annie phillips
To:                Commission-Public-Records
Subject:           [EXTERNAL] PUBLIC COMMENT for September 14, 2021
Date:              Monday, September 13, 2021 10:17:01 PM

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I want to urge the Commission to approve an inventory of the ecological, land use, and
recreational site conditions of Port-owned land within North SeaTac Park.
I also want to thank the Commissioners for listening to our community, and for withdrawing
the proposal for Lot L06 that would have destroyed 11 acres of forest within our park to make
amulti-storey parking lot.And thank you to City of SeaTac elected officials for standing up
for the public good in protecting this park.
Finally, I'd like to encourage the Port to support the City of SeaTac in changing zoning in
North SeaTac Park from Aviation Commercial to Park use. As the FAA reported in its April
2016 Compliance Review of the airport, the Port has stated that the park "is the best
compatible use of a severely airport-impacted area." Zoning should reflect this. The trees in
this park protect the health of our community which according to Washington's Department of
Health, ishighly impacted by environmental health disparities. We know that much of this
impact comes from airport operations.
Again, many thanks for removing the proposal for Lot L06 from consideration and for
considering this inventory to protect the park and our community's health and welfare.
Annie Phillips
17600 Sylvester Rd SW
Burien 98166





From:            Mark and Barbara Roller
To:                Commission-Public-Records
Subject:           [EXTERNAL] Cruise ships
Date:              Monday, August 23, 2021 8:23:45 PM

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As a member of Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility, I strongly oppose the return
of Cruise Ships returning to Seattle for all of the reasons detailed very thoroughly and sent to
the Port Commissioners by Seattle Cruise Control and other signatories.
Please act in accordance with their suggestion for the benefit of our precious Puget Sound
Waters and the creatures for which it is home.
Sincerely, Mark F. Roller, M.D,. Seattle



Virus-free. www.avast.com





From:            Shary B
To:                Commission-Public-Records
Subject:           [EXTERNAL] PUBLIC COMMENT for October 27, 2020
Date:              Monday, September 13, 2021 9:43:31 AM

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I want to thank Commissioner Bowman for proposing Order 2021-09, which would
provide for an inventory of the ecological, land use, and recreational site conditions
of 55 acres of Port-owned land within North SeaTac Park. I urge the Commission to
approve this Order.
I also want to thank Commissioners Bowman and Steinbrueck, Commission
President Felleman, and other Port staff for previously touring this area of the Park,
for listening to our community, and for withdrawing the proposal for Lot L06 that
would have destroyed 11 acres of forest within our park.
And thank you to City of SeaTac elected officials for standing up for the public
good in protecting this park. Your actions are very much appreciated!
Finally, I'd like to encourage the Port to support the City of SeaTac in changing
zoning in North SeaTac Park from Aviation Commercial to Park use. As the FAA
reported in its April 2016 Compliance Review of the airport, the Port has stated that
the park "is the best compatible use of a severely airport-impacted area." Zoning
should reflect this. The trees in this park protect the health of our community which
according to Washington's Department of Health, ishighly impacted by
environmental health disparities. We know that much of this impact comes from
airport operations.
Again, many thanks for removing the proposal for Lot L06 from consideration and
for considering this inventory to protect the park and our community's health and
welfare.








From:            Earnest Thompson
To:                debi.wagner@icloud.com; Susan West; Sue-Ann Hohimer; Shawn McEvoy; Commission-Public-Records
Subject:           [EXTERNAL] London air pollution turned into art to raise awareness - BBC News
Date:              Friday, August 13, 2021 9:38:14 AM

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More visual proof of why HYPERLOOP is essential .
Earnest Thompson NPCC
https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-56986767

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From:            Velma Veloria
To:                Commission-Public-Records
Subject:           [EXTERNAL] Equity Map
Date:              Monday, September 13, 2021 11:19:52 PM

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To: Seattle Port Commissioners
Thank you for the work done on the Equity Map.
As you refine the Equity Map, please do not forget the impact of the King County 
International Airport (KCIA) on the surrounding neighborhoods of Georgetown, South Park, 
Beacon Hill, and Allentown.
KCIA is a major source of air, noise, lead, and climate pollution that disparately impacts 
neighboring communities. Concerned about the impact of KCIA, we formed the King 
County International Airport Community Coalition(KCIACC) and developed our list of 
demands (see attached). Our coalition includes Duwamish River Clean-Up Coalition, 
Georgetown Community Council, Friends of Georgetown History, Beacon Hill Council, 
Somali Health Board, 350 Seattle Aviation Team, Climate Reality Project - King County 
Chapter, and others.
The areas surrounding the airport, Georgetown and South Park are home to 5,600 
people: 70% people of color, 42% foreign-born, and 71.7% low income. KCIA is within 2 
miles of 12 playgrounds and playfields, 21 parks, 31 schools, and 61 places of worship.
Georgetown & South Park residents live 8 years shorter than others in Seattle and 
experience the highest cumulative environmental health factors. KCIA's impact on the 
residents:
Air Pollution: Highest asthma hospitalization. Negatively impacts the brain, 
nervous system, respiratory system, and link to pre-term births.

Noise Pollution: Negatively impacts cardiovascular, mental health, and causes 
lower reading and math scores.




Lead Pollution: Neurological, Renal, reproductive, and Physical 
DevelopmentSystems.
Our ask:
1) Please add the flight paths and the location of the airport to the equity map.
2) The Port should begin taking equity, health, and climate impacts into account for all its 
actions that disproportionately impact the surrounding communities.
3) Do not expand SeaTac airport or increase the number of flights, because this 
increased harm widens the equity gap.
Sincerely,
Velma Veloria (rosete80@gmail.com)
Former Washington State Representative
Chair, King County International Airport Community Coalition

COMMUNITY DEMANDS 12. A thorough assessment of ...



From:            Linnea Westerlind
To:                Commission-Public-Records
Subject:           [EXTERNAL] Support for Order 2021-09
Date:              Monday, September 13, 2021 8:46:47 AM

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I support the proposed Order 2021-09 for an inventory of the 55 acres that
the Port owns in North SeaTac Park. I ask the Commission to support this
Order.
My family uses North SeaTac Park for mountain biking, BMX biking, walking
and rec soccer. It was so disappointing to learn that the Port was proposing
to build an employee parking lot in rare forest under the flight path. What a
short-sided proposal!
A thorough inventory would help the Port and citizens understand the values
and uses of this land.
Thanks,
Linnea Westerlind
Seattle (park user)