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Santa Monica Airport Earth Day Rally Brings Out the Crowds: See Video
Protesters were out in force at SMO on Friday to voice their concerns over propeller airplanes using leaded gasoline.
A large contingent of protesters turned out for Friday's at Santa Monica Airport, including 36th Congressional District candidate , who joined neighbors to protest the dangers of leaded gasoline being used in propeller planes.
Protesters say six area flight schools are the main culprits and the hundreds of daily practice flights also create noise pollution.
The protest came just two days after the Los Angeles City Council by Councilman Bill Rosendahl that he put together with fellow Councilwoman Janice Hahn.
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The resolution proposes changing the departure path at SMO and shutting down the airport's six flight schools.
The resolution will be included in the city of Los Angeles' 2011-2012 Federal Legislative Program.
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