I feel like I'm diagonally parked in a parallel universe.

The 2 Commissioners had every right to say no to the grant! In agreement.  The initial explanation was tactically stupid for those of us who support continued  Naval flight activities out of safety concerns.  Maybe simple math might reach those who  choose revenge over thought. 3 Commissioner panel 2 support continued Navel flight ops 1 does not. The next Naval or Coupeville   related  issue brought before this 3 member board, who will have conflict of interest problems?
Party affiliation had nothing to do with it,  tactical stupidity did!