Santa Monica Airport

Presented the PLLA/SC Santa Monica coalition plan to turn the airport property into a 'Santa Monica Sports Community City' with an MLS team, nature area and economic development.

Opposed airport closure, citing its wildfire role and importance to entertainment-industry workers.

A minor who told the story of a heart transplant flight that saved a child's life, crediting the airport.

Longtime homeless resident advocated for an all-grass park on the airport site for the people of Los Angeles County.

Registered nurse and 40-year resident called the park plan an unfunded 'impossible dream' and stressed emergency-preparedness value of the airport.

Lifelong resident changed his mind after the fires and now supports keeping the airport as a disaster command center with mixed use.

High school president of the Santa Monica Aerospace Club said closing the airport is a permanent decision minors can't reverse at the ballot.

A fifth-grader who asked the council to keep the airport open until the budget problem is solved.

Flight school student said the airport sparked his aviation passion and warned 'you move my airport, you're gonna hear some claims.'

Argued airports like SMO are essential to training the next generation of airline and military pilots.

Airport commission candidate and airport designer urged the city to 'listen the longest' before deciding, citing Angel Flight and CalFire operations.

25-year Sunset Park resident warned history repeats (El Toro/Irvine) and the city can't maintain what it has — keep the airport open.

Urged the council to delay closure and fully study alternatives, warning of development traffic and LAX jet traffic shifts.

Preschool owner warned losing the airspace forever removes height limits, enabling overdevelopment, and cited rising crime near her business.

Pilot and business owner said uncertainty over the airport is pushing his businesses to consider leaving Santa Monica.

39-year resident and pilot said the airport's height restrictions guard against development — without it, 'you shouldn't live in Century City' consequences follow.