Situation in 1995.
The field was being operated with a persistent budget deficit, and NASA-Ames
Research center was looking for alternatives that would permit it to keep
control of the facility while making up for the budget shortfall. NASA-Ames
Research Center was considering additional operations at the field, including,
but not limited to, air cargo by such companies as
Federal Express, UPS and DHL
(flights starting at 4:30 am ).
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The discussions between NASA-Ames Research Center
and the air cargo carriers had not taken place in a forum that permitted the
public to be actively involved in the process.
Why have we organized?
The residents of the Bay Area have a right to participate in an open and
democratic process in which the future use of Moffett Field will be determined.
Indeed, we all have an obligation to participate in the process to develop a
solution that preserves and protects the quality of life for all residents of
the communities directly impacted be the reuse decisions.
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What Is Our Mission?
We, the Alliance for a New Moffett Field, are volunteers from Mountain View,
Sunnyvale and nearby communities. Our principal goal is to promote an open and
democratic process to determine the future use of Moffett Field. We wish to
ensure that this valuable resource will serve the interests of our communities,
preserving and enhancing our quality of live.
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Now, though the use of Moffett Field by air cargo companies is unlikely
in the forseeable future, the former Naval Air Station remains an large,
underutilized, attractive parcel of real estate. The Alliance continues
to monitor and influence decisions
about the future of Moffett Field, opposing threats to our quality of
life, such as the proposed use
of the Moffett runways by general aviation
aircraft, and promoting uses that will serve our communities.
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How do I contact the Alliance for a New Moffett Field?
Any comments and questions are welcome. Please send
email.
Private donations to help with organizational costs are tax
deductible and greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to ANMF,
278-A Hope Street, Mountain View, CA 94041. You are also welcome to join our mailing
list.
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