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> I have a question for you. As we all know a big problem for us is the air >port noise. There was been major talks about the big cut backs in the money >out at the air port. There are going to be cut backs all across the board. I >was wondering if you think that are we going to see a number of flights drop >over our homes in wake of this tarble Tragedy. > I know that one of the major projects that is going to be put on hold is >the sound proofing of homes. If you live in some of these homes that are >being sound proofed what are the measures that are being done now that North >West is in major trouble? Are there still workers there trying to put up >stuff to make it work. I here all major air port projects are going to be >coming to a halt. I here air plains still going over my house in South west >Minneapolis just as loud. I was pretty outraged when I heard that NorthWest is planning not to pay their MAC bill -- just like that. There is beginning to be talk of raising taxes in Hennepin county to help pay for the airport. Northwest has been treated very well by our state and by our city -- and they should pay their way -- as they are contracted to do in their lease. As far as taxes go -- what I'd rather see is a facility charge to passengers -- rather than a general tax to the residents of the area. That way the people who use the airport, pay the way. However I'd be more likely to vote in favor of a tax increase for the Airport -- than for a stadium. As far as airport noise goes, this seems to be an opening for RT Rybak to get on the soapbox. I'd like to hear what City Council Candidates have to say about this also. Eva Eva Young Central _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
