During the December 4, 2007 meeting of the Board of Supervisors, there were several very important concepts brought up.  The subject of the State and Federal legislative platform was discussed.  The airport, a strong source of FAA funding, was on the top of the list for 2008 lobbying.  The supervisors have noticed that money is coming into this airport and they didn't need to do much to get it.  Supervisor Spering asked if the Board had spent time developing visionary or general planing for the future of the airport.  Duuuuu. No, not this year.  How about hardly...  Spering went on to advise that the Supervisors should be setting priorities.  Not some sub-committee.  Thanks from the past and present volunteers manning the NTAAC.   We are waiting Supervisor Spering.  Where have the directives come from for the past decade or more.  Not from the overworked Supervisors.  Over a year ago, three of us from the NTAAC met with both Sups Vasquez and Reagan.  We wanted more funding, more support, better county intervention when the city plans affect the airport plans.  We were advised that the "Enterprise funding" for the airport allowed for no additional county funding.  We wanted funding for a new Airport General Plan.  No way.  Nothing has happened in over 18 months.  Now, we have Supervisor Spering saying there are development opportunities, that there has to be some investment on the part of Solano County.  He adds that the airport is "a great economic opportunity".     Where have you been.  All the while, our local airport management is existing in a war zone.  Andy Swanson has limited resources to successfully manage the airport.  It seems that the county talks a big talk but puts nothing into the system to make it work.  Andy answers the phone, takes out the trash, handles the overflowing toilet in the men's bathroom (a problem for years), fields all the calls from county, attends county meetings and still works with the FAA to increase funding for Airport enhancements and modernization.   We are waiting Supervisor Spering, Vasquez and Reagan.  It is time for you to promote this airport with some Solano County Funding.  More personnel would be a good start.  Funding the new Airport Master Plan would be a great way to step up.  The NTAAC voted to advise (beg) the Supervisors to do just that recently.  I hope all of you out there will view the video excerpt.  The County Sups need your push! Comments welcome!

This video is an excerpt of the December 4, 2007 Board of Supervisors meeting. A must see for airport supporters.