County Can't Ignore Federal Law

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7/14/2008

A stern letter from the Federal Aviation Administration to Snohomish County placed elected officials on notice that the FAA will act against the County if elected officials move to block commercial air service.  This editorial from The Herald chastises County officials for essentially working to skirt Federal Law and points out the huge risks the County is taking in seeking ways to avoid commercial air flights.  The editorial also points out that regardless of the language in the Mediated Role Determination, nothing supercedes Federal Law.  Click here to read the full article.