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CAMDEN, N.C.
A North Carolina county manager is urging citizens to increase the opposition to a proposed Navy landing field.
The Daily Advance of Elizabeth City reported Monday that Camden County Manager Randell Woodruff suggested that local residents go door-to-door to explain why they feel the proposed landing field is a bad idea for the county.
The Navy is studying two sites in North Carolina and three in Virginia for a proposed field where carrier jets can practice landings.
Woodruff says the county already has a good start in opposing the project because it has hired a law firm and a public relations representative.
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Why does everyone mix this up. . .
They are NOT closing Oceana immediately when the jets are gone, as they do many thing out there people don't know about. They simply move them to the Marine base in Beaufort, SC and it's a closed case. And an OLF is NOT the answer. We have the F35 (JSF) coming out in a few years and it makes the FA-18 SH sound like a prop plane, and it will NOT be stationed at Oceana. BRAC wants Oceana shut down and eventually it will be. The city of Virgina needs to be courting manufacturing firms to move in, and they should be doing this now.
jet noise
I beleive that there are some important economic factors involved that may be being overlooked in VB. I agree that the Navy and VB should have bought all the land aroung fentress when it was land no one wanted but the farmers. Has anyone done the math as to what will happen if they close Oceana?? How many homes will go on the market at one time??? how many jobs will go?? Remember if they move the jets the carriers will not be far behind! Jacksonville Fla. is begging for carriers. There is probaly no place on the east coast that is suitable for an OLF. Between the bird lovers, and enviromentalist. I am in favor of closing Oceana and making it Farmland again we need more open space. Remember the Govt. dosen't give land away anymore it has to be sold so all the TAXPAYERS of the US get the benefits of the sale as the money goes back to CONGRESS to BLOW! Has VB figured what the TAX Rate will be without OCEANA, if so th
To "Its Time"
I'll never concede. I'm more than 3 miles from the base. I've contacted my representatives and told them their support of the Superhornets to Oceana would lose them my vote. I have too much invested in this city to leave. I empathize with your past. But I stand up to the name callers and the rah rah "I heart jet noise" crowd, they're entitled to their voice too. Let's move into the 21st century; a new OLF is not the answer even though the superhornets turned Princess Anne Plaza into >75db noise zone sometimes 14 hours a day. I support the folks in NC and Western Tidewater and their opposition to a new OLF. They have a choice, I didn't. That's my stance and I'm sticking to it.
You need to concede
To alfarkas, I too was in your position. I had a home within 3 miles of Oceana. The noise levels were horrific, this among other things eventually led to my divorce and a sale of my home. Painful as it was, you cannot imagine the joy and peace of mind that I had once I moved away from Virginia Beach. If you really want to solve this problem, move and sell your home to someone who loves the "sound of freedom." In my previous post I blamed local city officials and the navy for the current dismal state of affairs. There is one more group to blame: Your federal representatives. Congresswoman Drake fought to bring more fighters to Oceana and Senator Warner worked to close Cecil Field to consolidate fighter jets at Oceana. You might consider your support to them and the party that they represent during the upcoming elections. But don't be surprised to see them returned to office. Lastly, if you live next to a
ATTN: NC RESIDENTS
Here is the reply you receive. It is for NC residents to contact the govenor. You have to insert your address as well. I am told it is verified by staff. I also encourage VA residents who support he OLF to write in as it will provide a clear picture of of waht NIMBYism really is and how this action victimizes NC's residents.
"Thank you for contacting the office of Governor. We appreciate hearing from you. Your e-mail will be directed to the appropriate individual for a response."
Just write http://www.governor.state.nc.us/email.asp?to=1
I will never concede
To the Navy that they can't find a better way to train their pilots. why not? Because they say so? This is 2008 not 1958. I bought my house in 1987 with noise zone of <65db (no noise disclosure needed). With the arrival of the Superhornets I'm assaulted every day in my >75 db noise zone (disclosure now needed at sale or re-finance). Who encroached on who? As a 20+ year Navy veteran it's now my turn to speak out. It isn't VB love it or leave it. I love it and contend that this city and area boomed despite the jets, not because of them. Same tired arguements by the same tired people who just resort to name calling when they can't answer "why does the Navy continue to train over populated areas?" NC and western Tidewater, you have a choice, I didn't.
NC official promoting opposition to Navy field
More of the same old NIMBY. Please. . . You are right the NIMBYs live in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake. As a tax payer, I have already paid for Oceana and Fentress. Why should I have to pay again for a new outlying field? Virginia residents are selfish, they want the tax dollars that Oceana brings in, but they want to export the noise to North Carolina. The people of North Carolina are right to fight this, and I hope that they win. The problem was created in Virgina Beach and Chesapeake when the local governments failed to manage development properly and the Navy was to cheap to buy up the adjacent land when they had the chance. I love the sound of freedom, we need to keep it in Virginia where it belongs.
It's all the Navy's fault. .
Having a MJB located in the most densely populated cities in Hampton Roads is plain stupid. This isn't even a question of "oh, you knew about the jet noise. ." That argument is pointless, as this isn't the 1940's anymore, the jets are louder and more powerful, and Virginia Beach's population exploded. Now a days the pilots cannot do their proper training because of the population issue. The Navy should have bought up everything in a 5 mile radius in the 1970's and they didn't. Case closed, so it's time to move the jets.
Cute
I am "local" to Tidewater. I probably pay more taxes in Virginia than you. I guess the imaginary line 4 miles away now dictates what I can read and write? Nah, I think it is just you. Now run along, the adults have issues to discuss.
Ira
Glad to see you live in NC. Based on this and several other posts of yours I really didn't think you lived in Tidewater. No local "rags" you can read??