Sublease surcharge at county airports eliminated

The sublease surcharge for airports owned and operated by the county of San Diego has been eliminated.

A 4-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote Dec. 10, with Kristin Gaspar absent, eliminated the surcharge for commercial subleases. The supervisors' action also found the elimination of the sublease surcharge to be categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review.

"After looking at similar airports, we decided to get rid of the unnecessary charge," said Supervisor Jim Desmond. "By eliminating the surcharge we hope to spur additional growth and business opportunities....