LA Times prints series of letters to the editor about controversial airport development at El Toro and proposal to tax Orange County residents for use of LAX.
Letters from Larry Agran of the Irvine City Council and Orange County residents present views on conversion of the El Toro Marine Base into an airport and Los Angeles Airport Commissioner Leland Wong's suggestion that Orange County residents pay a special tax for use of LAX.
Thanks to Chris Steins
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