Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a tremendous asset to the people of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. However, the value of Hopkins to business and recreational travelers, as well as the resource economy of the Greater Cleveland area, must be balanced to protect residents living near the airport, or who are otherwise affected by Hopkins operation. In an effort to assure this balanced approach, and to protect the interests of local communities, Congressman Kucinich decided that he would take on an oversight role in the proposed Hopkins expansion to make sure that the people of Ohio s 10th Congressional District would be represented at every step in the environmental review and other public review processes.
Airplane noise can be a serious interruption to a person s daily life.
Finding ways to resolve these noise and pollution concerns is critical for expedient airport expansion. What Can You Do To Help Check to see if your home is eligible for Airport Noise Insulation grants. Pass local resolutions insisting upon fair treatment for residents who live near the airport. The deadline for comments is January 29, 2000.