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The Mayor is One of Addison Airport Biggest Supporters

You have to love a fellow who stands up for what he believes. And to find people who support their local airport as much as Addison’s Mayor Todd Meier does … well refreshing doesn’t kind cover it all. Especially because Mayor Meier, who grew up in town, remembers never thinking much — good or bad — about the place … until he became mayor.

“Now I recognize the incredible contribution the airport makes to the entire community … as a job generator,” he said. The airport is currently developing a strategic plan to best focus the airport’s future development.

Give a listen to the mayor talking about all the reasons Addison Airport works so well for the residents of our town, as well as why the airport is deserving of attention from everyone in the community.

FAA’s Pat on the Back

FAA named Addison Airport the winner of the agency’s Excellence in Construction Safety award for its recent renovation of runway 15/33. The project team was honored at last Thursday’s FAA Southwest Regions’ 2011 Fall Conference luncheon for exceeding the agency’s already stringent construction safety standards. Work included upgrading and improving approach and airport lighting, drainage and grading.

It’s always nice to know though, that unlike some other towns, Addison’s leaders understand the airport’s value, as well as the day-to-day issues faced at the facility.

Mayor Todd Meier said, “Addison is constantly vigilant when it comes to safety—safety for our pilots, for our tenants, and for the general public. The Town is committed to investing in the airport for the benefit of our tenants, the traveling public and especially our owners, the citizens of Addison. This award recognizes the hard work of the airport and town staff, as well as the contractors, all of whom went above and beyond to complete this important project safely, on-time and under budget.” (more…)