North Carolina FreedomWorks Participates in NO-OLF SUPPORT OUR STATE RALLY

On Tuesday, May 16, citizens from across North Carolina gathered on the lawn of the state capitol in opposition to the United States Navy’s proposed Outlying Landing Field (OLF – Cite C).

The rally was sponsored by the NO-OLF group from northeastern North Carolina.

Kathy Hartkopf, Legislative Liaison for North Carolina FreedomWorks served as master of ceremonies.

Speakers included: Jennifer Alligood, Chairwoman, NO-OLF
U.S. Congressman G.K. Butterfield
N.C. Senator Marc Basnight, President Pro-Tem
Secretary Bill Ross, N.C. Department of Environment and Natural
Resources speaking on behalf of Governor Easley
N.C. Representative Tim Spear
N.C. Senator Arthur Williams
John Pechmann, Chairman, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
Lloyd Goode, State Chairman, N.C. Ducks Unlimited
Reverend Dr. William J. Barber II, President, N.C. NAACP
Bobby Darden, Manager, Perquimans County
Chris Canfield, Executive Director, Audubon N.C.
Hood Richardson, Beaufort County Commissioner
Brian Roth, Mayor of Plymouth

FreedomWorks has been pleased to join NO-OLF and numerous coalition groups in opposition.

The United States Navy’s proposed Outlying Landing Field (OLF – Site C) represents an egregious violation of private property rights.