“The signatures below represent citizens both inside and outside Georgetown, Texas protesting violations of the federal law, NEPA, by the City of Georgetown, TxDOT and the FAA. We protest any and all uses of our federal tax funds for expansion of aviation operations (including supporting larger aircrafts -30+ passenger aircrafts and large FedX cargo jets) at the Georgetown Municipal Airport which is located near the center of the city, atop the Edwards Recharge Zone, and surrounded by homes, schools and churches.”
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June 16, 2015
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There is not enough land for expansion of the airport at its current location. Additionally, it has tax exempt status with the city and runs an annual deficit which is paid for by you and me. The airport should be moved and the land sold so that it can generate tax revenue.
Stop the expansion. Move the airport East of town near the 130 toll road where there is ample open land available. This would allow the airport to acquire adequate land for a long lasting growth plan. Expanding it where it is, is just a temporary band-aid at best. It is not a long term solution considering our projected growth.
The airport is too close to several neighborhoods for expansion as well as an elementary school where children are out walking and playing. There have been plane crashes in neighborhoods in the past. Move the airport to a safer, less populated area!
If the airport needs to be expanded, it needs to be moved. The peace and quiet that we enjoyed when we purchased our home 28 years ago has already been shattered. This will make it unbearable. First and foremost, this is a safety issue. But it is also very much a quality of life issue.
We had a small plane make an emergency landing on a street near two schools in our neighborhood. We had another plane fly very low over our rooftops before flying into the IRS building. What else do we have to endure? This airport needs to either remain small or relocate.
I live nearby and there are more private jets by the day. They seem to start earlier (before 7am) and end later (after 11pm) and wake us up regularly.
We need the Environmental impact study
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“The signatures below represent citizens both inside and outside Georgetown, Texas protesting violations of the federal law, NEPA, by the City of Georgetown, TxDOT and the FAA. We protest any and all uses of our federal tax funds for expansion of aviation operations (including supporting larger aircrafts -30+ passenger aircrafts and large FedX cargo jets) at the Georgetown Municipal Airport which is located near the center of the city, atop the Edwards Recharge Zone, and surrounded by homes, schools and churches.”
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Reached 100 supporters
June 16, 2015
82 Comments
The city needs a strong, viable airport for its economy, but not in the heart of our growing city and atop the Edwards Recharge Zone. It should be located in a safe, rural, superior site outside the city.
There is not enough land for expansion of the airport at its current location. Additionally, it has tax exempt status with the city and runs an annual deficit which is paid for by you and me. The airport should be moved and the land sold so that it can generate tax revenue.
Stop the expansion. Move the airport East of town near the 130 toll road where there is ample open land available. This would allow the airport to acquire adequate land for a long lasting growth plan. Expanding it where it is, is just a temporary band-aid at best. It is not a long term solution considering our projected growth.
The airport is too close to several neighborhoods for expansion as well as an elementary school where children are out walking and playing. There have been plane crashes in neighborhoods in the past. Move the airport to a safer, less populated area!
If the airport needs to be expanded, it needs to be moved. The peace and quiet that we enjoyed when we purchased our home 28 years ago has already been shattered. This will make it unbearable. First and foremost, this is a safety issue. But it is also very much a quality of life issue.
We had a small plane make an emergency landing on a street near two schools in our neighborhood. We had another plane fly very low over our rooftops before flying into the IRS building. What else do we have to endure? This airport needs to either remain small or relocate.
I live nearby and there are more private jets by the day. They seem to start earlier (before 7am) and end later (after 11pm) and wake us up regularly.
We need the Environmental impact study
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The city needs a strong, viable airport for its economy, but not in the heart of our growing city and atop the Edwards Recharge Zone. It should be located in a safe, rural, superior site outside the city.