Update On Airport Runway Project

Listen to interview with Steve Grant

Athens Airport Advisory Board member Steve Grant spoke to the City Council Wednesday, asking for the city’s approval to use Phil Becker as an unpaid consultant and liaison to the Texas Department of Transportation. Becker is an aviation engineer who lives in the county and has decades of experience. Grant called Becker’s offer to volunteer his work for the city “a gift.”

Wednesday’s presentation was for information purposes only. The City Council will vote on the request Monday night.

Along with his presentation regarding Becker, Grant also updated the council on the proposal to lengthen the runway at Athens Airport. Listen to the interview above for more.