Message To Lawmakers: Don't Mess With GA
AOPA is putting New York State on notice that the association
will oppose ill-considered general aviation airport security
measures now being contemplated by both the legislature and the
executive branch. In a letter to New York Governor George Pataki,
AOPA President Phil Boyer wrote, "We want to express our deep
concern about any security initiatives being considered for New
York's 145 public-use airports.... Our concern is that the state's
action could diffuse federal efforts and be counterproductive to
enhancing security, while at the same time damaging — perhaps
permanently — the state's economy." That letter reinforces
lobbying contacts by Craig Dotlo, AOPA's regional representative in
New York.