But some people who want to save the airport have drafted a petition on Change.org.
According to the above petition: "During the Palisades Fire, this airport was our lifeline. It served as a staging ground for countless firefighting aircraft, helicopters, and ground support, saving lives and homes. Without it, our response time to future fires could be disastrously delayed."
The petition asks the city of Santa Monica to maintain the airport. But if the city refuses, there is one last ditch hope. The Trump Administration can use the federal government's power of eminent domain to condemn Santa Monica Airport -- so it can remain an airport.
The Trump administration should also condemn that portion of the airport runway that was already taken by the city in 2017, which is why jets can no longer use the airport.
Santa Monica -- and all the surrounding areas -- need the Santa Monica Airport to remain an airport.
Please sign the above petition. And as a backup measure, write to the Trump administration, requesting that they consider condemning the airport so that it can remain an airport.
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