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Westminster council backs residentsrequest for Jefferson County review of Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport operations
Summary
After multiple public comments about noise and lead particulates from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Westminster City Council authorized the mayor to sign a letter supporting the Save Our Skies Alliancerequest that Jefferson County Commissioners consider mitigation options.
Westminster City Council on March 31 authorized the mayor to sign a letter voicing the citycouncil's support for the Save Our Skies Alliancerequest that Jefferson County Commissioners consider measures to reduce noise and airborne pollution from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (RMMA).
The council voted 5-0 to authorize Mayor Nancy McNally to sign the February 4, 2025 letter from Save Our Skies asking the county to examine four community-submitted solutions. The action followed public comment from residents who said Westminster neighborhoods are exposed to frequent aircraft noise and airborne micro-particulate lead.
Residents told the council they have spent years researching and proposing changes they say comply with FAA rules and state subsidy programs, and that comparable measures have been implemented at other locally owned airports. "I want to extend a thank you to city staff for their work in drafting this letter," said Charlene Willey during public comment.
Carolyn Farbman, another public commenter, thanked council and staff for moving forward and said the letter is "clear, direct, and aligned with the concerns of Westminster residents." Several councilors and staff said they supported referring the community's concerns to Jefferson County to encourage further evaluation and conversation.
The motion to authorize the mayor to sign the letter was made by Councilor Carmela and seconded by Councilor Hunt. Council discussion emphasized support for residents and the intent to continue cooperative engagement with county officials to seek mitigation options.
Next steps described by councilors: the city will transmit the signed letter and continue local engagement with Save Our Skies organizers and county staff. No county action was recorded in the meeting; the citys role is limited to forwarding the request and urging consideration.
Community comment and the council vote took place during the public comment and new business portions of the March 31 Westminster City Council meeting.
