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It seems unclear whether building more private jet hangars at John Wayne Airport will generate more jet traffic around Newport Beach.
Yet it’s a for-sure that approving the controversial plan will trigger more campaign cash for county supervisors.
That, along with the ongoing gentrification of JWA, is the real driving factor behind the effort to expand private jet hangars at the airport,
Much of the frustration was directed at a plan by Supervisor Michelle Steel – and approved by the supervisors – to allow an international terminal for private planes to operate from 5 a.m. until midnight.
When Steel announced it, audience members shouted “No!” She didn’t explain her reasoning for the hours.
Steel, who represents the airport area and beach communities most affected by the
BUT THE BOARD IGNORED THE RESIDENTS
Why would the board ignore so many residents? You have to wonder if it wasn't because of their cozy relationship with all the corporations that benefitted. Michelle Steel, in particular, really pushed hard for a YES vote. It makes you wonder who the Board Members really work for, doesn't it?