Media Advisory: FreedomWorks and Allies Oppose US Navy’s Proposed OLF Location in North Carolina

Media Advisory: FreedomWorks, Coalition of Groups and Key Elected Officials Oppose US Navy’s Proposed OLF Location in North Carolina

This Wednesday, July 13th, FreedomWorks will join a coalition of groups and key elected officials who all oppose the North Carolina location of the Navy’s proposed outlying landing field (OLF). Under the current plan, the Navy will acquire 32,000 acres of prime farmland owned from hardworking families whom have farmed their fields for generations. Many citizens, the majority of whom are seniors, will lose their generational homes.

Consequently, the loss of 32,000 acres from the local tax rolls will result in a substantial tax increase, lower land values, loss of jobs, loss of tourism, loss of future development, and environmental harm.

Who: FreedomWorks, Representative G.K. Butterfield, Audubon Society, Mayor Bunny Sanders, Mayor Brian Roth, Former Chief of the US Air Force BASH Team , No-OLF.

What: Press Conference in Opposition to US Navy’s Proposed OLF.

When: Wednesday, July 13th, at 9:00 AM EST,.

Where: 121 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC