As someone who has been attending public port meetings for the last 20 years, I still find it amazing how few of our islanders attend these informative meetings. This venue is where your questions can be answered regarding airport issues, plans and operations. The Port’s responses may not always be the answers you want to hear or what you think they should be, but the information the airport shares with the community is always honest and straightforward.

Unfortunately, there has been a lot of false information that has been recently posted on the internet about the airport and the commissioners. These misinformed comments make it harder for the general public to discern what statements are factually true or inaccurate. The truth matters.

I encourage you to please come to the monthly meetings and become informed and get involved with the Port of Orcas. The commissioners are there for you.

Our current board of commissioners is by far the most experienced, informed and dedicated group of airport stewards the island has ever had. Please join me in voting for Poke Haffner, Bea von Tobel and Clyde Duke. They have the experience and dedication to help guide the Eastsound Airport into the future for the benefit of all islanders.

Dwight Guss

Interim Airport Manager