FIRST MEETING OF LAX MASTER PLAN STAKEHOLDER LIAISON SCHEDULED

(Los Angeles, California – January 12, 2005) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan stakeholders are invited to attend a community meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 3, at the Westin Los Angeles Airport Hotel.

The meeting has been called by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to explain the LAX Master Plan implementation process and to engage all stakeholders in an ongoing dialogue regarding LAX Master Plan decisions.

"One of the key features of the LAX Specific Plan is the creation of the LAX Master Plan Stakeholder Liaison," said Kim Day, LAWA executive director. "This position is charged with assisting the Board of Airport Commissioners and others in communicating with the stakeholders regarding LAX Master Plan decisions. We urge all LAX Master Plan stakeholders to attend the initial meeting on Feb. 3."

Presentations will be given on the LAX Master Plan stakeholder liaison duties and responsibilities; how stakeholders are included in the LAX Master Plan implementation process, and status of the LAX Master Plan approval process, and the LAX Master Plan advanced planning process.

Participants and presenters will include City Councilwoman Cindy Miscikowski, Day and members of her staff, representatives of the Mayor's office, members of the LAX Master Plan Advanced Planning Team, and Interim LAX Master Plan Stakeholder Liaison Bob Gilbert.

The Westin Los Angeles Airport Hotel is located at 5400 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles. Parking will be validated.

For more information, call the LAX Master Plan Stakeholder Liaison at 800-919-3766.