July 10, 2019
Hundreds of mayors around the country have, to date, issued proclamations about the importance of general aviation, including business aviation, to their communities. This month, nine mayors released statements about the industry’s value.
Kentucky
Two Kentucky mayors issued proclamations this month, noting: “General aviation in Kentucky contributes over $1.6 billion to the state’s total economic output,” which improves the quality of life for residents by supporting emergency medical and healthcare services.
Kentucky is home to 59 public-use airports and relies on general aviation to support law enforcement, firefighting and disaster relief.
- View a proclamation from Elizabethtown, KY Mayor Jeffrey Gregory. (PDF)
- View a proclamation from Frankfort, KY Mayor William May. (PDF)
Wisconsin
“The city of Appleton in the state of Wisconsin has a significant interest in the continued vitality of general aviation, aircraft manufacturing, aviation educational institutions, aviation organization and community airports,” wrote Timothy Hanna in his proclamation in support of general aviation.
There are 119 public-use airports in Wisconsin, which contribute more than $694 million to the state’s economic impact.
- View a proclamation from Appleton, WI Mayor Timothy Hanna. (PDF)
- View a proclamation from Brookfield, WI Mayor Steven Ponto. (PDF)
- View a proclamation from Milwaukee, WI Mayor Tom Barrett. (PDF)
- View a proclamation from Oshkosh, WI Mayor Lori Palmeri. (PDF)
- View a proclamation from Stevens Point, WI Mayor Mike Wiza. (PDF)
- View a proclamation from Wausau, WI Mayor Robert Mielke. (PDF)
- View a proclamation from Wisconsin Rapids, WI Mayor Zachary Vruwink. (PDF)