For almost 20 years, I have attended meetings where residents have begged elected officials to do something about safety enhancements at Santa Monica Airport. It is not a matter of IF a catastrophic accident will occur …it is a matter of WHEN that catastrophic accident DOES occur.

Local residents near the airport do not want to see our elected officials in front of TV cameras saying how sorry they are WHEN the catastrophic accident happens. Local residents want their elected officials to do something NOW. Please act on airport safety enhancements NOW.

Our neighborhood should not have to live on a wing and a prayer.

Jane Dempsey