HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2012-024 supporting the F-35 lightning II FighterMARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2012- 24
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; SUPPORTING THE F-35 LIGHTNII�IG II
FIGHTER FOR THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AND AIR NATIONAL GUARD TO BE
BASED AT LUKE AFB AND TUCSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
WHEREAS the United States Air Force is pursuing plans to base the F-35 fighter and its
support operations at Luke AFB and Tucson's 162" Fighter Wing Air National Guard Station at
Tucson International Airport; and
WHEREAS the Town Council finds that basing the F-35 and its support operations at
Luke AFB and TIA will provide significant economic development benefits to nearby
communities, including the Town of Marana, and particularly those businesses in Marana that
support the military and aerospace defense industries.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, that the Town of Marana hereby supports the 162 Fighter
Wing and the F-35 operations because of the economic impact it would bring to Southern
Arizona by infusing at least $180 million in support and 1,800 to 2,000 new jobs. The Town of
Marana supports the State of Arizona's desire to support military installations like Luke AFB and
Davis Monthan AFB because of the economic impact they have on our communities, and
authorizes Town staff to take reasonable actions to support the project.
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MARANA, ARIZONA, this 1 St day of May, 2012:
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Marana Resolurion 2012-24
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