The following articles relating to SMO have appeared in the press during June 2014: Responding to Anderson (Santa Monica Daily Press, Jun 28, 2014) Foes of closing SMO accuse city officials of conflict (LA Times, Jun 28, 2014) Council considers rock,…
Key citizen coalition “Residocracy” declines to endorse airport initiative, citing misleading language
Another key Santa Monica citizens group, Residocracy, is withholding support of a petition being circulated regarding the Santa Monica Airport (SMO). Residocracy recently led the successful fight to block a major development in Santa Monica. The group says it cannot…
Rescind your signature
We have received many reports of people being tricked into signing the deceptive ballot initiative petition being funded by the national aviation lobby. The petition is designed for the sole purpose of keeping jets flying out of the airport, and…
Free “NO JETS” signs
CASMAT has been asked to announce that a local Santa Monica resident has “NO JETS” signs available for free. You have probably seen these signs in front lawns around the neighborhoods impacted by the airport. You can request a FREE…
SMO in the News – May 2014
The following articles relating to SMO have appeared in the press during May 2014: Residocracy Declines To Endorse Airport Initiative (Santa Monica Mirror, May 31, 2014) Planes’ exhaust could … harm communities up to 10 miles from LAX (LA Times,…
Explanation of the lawsuit against the AOPA petition
CASMAT has requested a summary of the upcoming lawsuit in opposition to the deceptive ballot initiative and the current aggressive signature gathering effort in Santa Monica. Apparently these paid professional signature gatherers are getting $4 per signature, funded by the…
Aviation Lobby turns in signatures in effort to block safety, air quality, changes at SMO
A deep-pocketed lobbying group turned in petitions to the Santa Monica City Clerk today (June 10), in an effort to block the city’s efforts to reduce or eliminate the health and safety hazards from Santa Monica Airport (SMO). The Washington,…