Liotta Calls for Appointment of Airport Neighbor
For Immediate Release 8-23-06
Contact: Rep. Mark Liotta 918-836-7806
Liotta Calls for Appointment of Airport Neighbor
State Rep. says area resident will bring unique perspective
(Tulsa) - State Representative Mark Liotta called on Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor to appoint an airport area neighbor to the Board of Trustees of the Tulsa Airport Authority. “Mayor Taylor has an opportunity to appoint to the Board, someone who actually lives within the traffic and sound footprint of the airport”, said Liotta. “This would be a great first step toward ensuring that all parts of Tulsa are given a voice.”
“The board could only benefit from the perspective of an individual who understands the local effects of the airport on a daily basis.” he said. "Among the many active neighborhood leaders who are also airport area residents, there should be no problem finding someone willing and uniquely able to serve their community."
The position became available when current member Brigadier General Ron Turner asked that his name be removed from consideration. General Turner had served on the board since 2002.
Liotta continued, “This individual would be keenly aware of the concerns of Tulsans who live within a mile radius of the airport, including neighborhood cohesion, street traffic patterns, industrial and commercial development, as well as airport noise abatement.”
Rep. Liotta suggested that relations between the airport and its neighbors could be improved, “The best way to maintain good neighbors is by maintaining communication, and putting a neighbor on the board can certainly improve communication. This should have been a requirement for at least one of the board positions when the board was originally developed.”
Representative Liotta’s House district encompasses the entire Tulsa International Airport and all the surrounding neighborhoods. Liotta has served in the House since 1996.
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Contact: Rep. Mark Liotta 918-836-7806
Liotta Calls for Appointment of Airport Neighbor
State Rep. says area resident will bring unique perspective
(Tulsa) - State Representative Mark Liotta called on Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor to appoint an airport area neighbor to the Board of Trustees of the Tulsa Airport Authority. “Mayor Taylor has an opportunity to appoint to the Board, someone who actually lives within the traffic and sound footprint of the airport”, said Liotta. “This would be a great first step toward ensuring that all parts of Tulsa are given a voice.”
“The board could only benefit from the perspective of an individual who understands the local effects of the airport on a daily basis.” he said. "Among the many active neighborhood leaders who are also airport area residents, there should be no problem finding someone willing and uniquely able to serve their community."
The position became available when current member Brigadier General Ron Turner asked that his name be removed from consideration. General Turner had served on the board since 2002.
Liotta continued, “This individual would be keenly aware of the concerns of Tulsans who live within a mile radius of the airport, including neighborhood cohesion, street traffic patterns, industrial and commercial development, as well as airport noise abatement.”
Rep. Liotta suggested that relations between the airport and its neighbors could be improved, “The best way to maintain good neighbors is by maintaining communication, and putting a neighbor on the board can certainly improve communication. This should have been a requirement for at least one of the board positions when the board was originally developed.”
Representative Liotta’s House district encompasses the entire Tulsa International Airport and all the surrounding neighborhoods. Liotta has served in the House since 1996.
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