Sen. Ackerman Opposes Proposed El Toro Airport
After five years of neutrality on the issue, state Sen. Dick Ackerman (R-Tustin) announced Monday that he opposes plans for an airport at the closed El Toro Marine Corps Air Station.
“Public support for the airport has steadily eroded, and there are no compelling arguments for a second Orange County airport,” Ackerman said in a statement.
He also said the “planning process for El Toro is flawed.”
Ackerman said he is convinced that a non-aviation use for El Toro is in the best interests of Orange County residents and all of Southern California.
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