To imply that two Santa
Monica airport commissioners who live near the airport and want to
change the facility's status have a conflict of interest because their
homes' value could increase if the airport ceases operation is akin to
saying that anyone who serves on a commission that advises a city
council to take actions resulting in uplifting municipal quality of life
has a conflict of interest because those actions would enhance property
values all over town. ("Foes of closing Santa Monica Airport accuse city officials of conflict," June 28)
By the way, why would
thousands of homes' values go up if Santa Monica Airport was closed?
Probably because of the cleaner air, relief from invasive corporate jet
and helicopter noise, and freedom from constant fear of catastrophic
aircraft crashes that would result.
Leigh Brumberg, Santa Monica
Opinion: http://www.latimes.com/opinion
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