Congressional Commitment

We recall the supportiveness of U.S. Rep. Chris Shays and his dynmaic staffer Chris catropa. When U.S. Rep. Jim Himes took office, he and staffer Amy Lappos lost little time in also coming to our side, holding several meetings on the topic and reportedly contacting several FAA-related entities. Most recently, he met with us last June, at 2 locations, in order to observe planes with us. However, the meeting I attended happened on a day that had rainy weather. Usually in such weather, planes go elsewhere or just sit on runways… Moreover, IIRC, The Iceland Volcano was having a flare-up around that time. Even so, we did spot a few low-flying planes.

Speaking of volcanos, we've had some unplanned but welcome “relief” from plane-noise, due to the Iceland Volcano. The economic slowdown in the Gulf of Mexico region may have contributed too. But 2-3 weeks ago, the noise returned, at higher levels than ever before! The planes seem to be flying a bit lower over Greenwich and Stamford than they flew before the Volcano & Gulf ordeals.

Most recently, I’ve contacted a Republican candidate for the U.S House of Representatives -- Dan Debicella, to ask what his stance on the FAA redesign is. He wrote to me that

"Hi Gila,

.... I actually sat down with a supporter yesterday who is advising me on FAA and aviation issues.

Living in Greenwich, the flight patterns are obviously an issue for you and if elected I will certainly do whatever I can to influence the FAA and their determinations regarding air traffic.

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I am committed to helping you and your neighbors on this."
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