MortgagesUndressed

Christmas trees come down at Sea-Tac, controversy rises
Some want airport decorations put back up

By AMY ROLPH
P-I REPORTER

Christmas still might have a chance at Sea-Tac Airport.

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Amid the growing controversy over the Port of Seattle’s decision to remove Christmas trees from the airport, many agree on one thing: Packing away the trees could have been an overreaction.

The port’s staff took down the trees Thursday after commissioners learned a lawsuit could be filed the next day if they didn’t allow an 8-foot menorah to be displayed beside the largest of 15 Christmas trees throughout the airport.

“In hindsight, we probably should have handled this in a more deliberate and thoughtful manner, but at the time we were given a very short timeline,” Commissioner John Creighton said Sunday evening.

The five port commissioners will meet Tuesday evening, and though they have a crowded agenda, Creighton said he wouldn’t be surprised if the issue is revisited.

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