Doesnt Hampton need to develop Fort Monroe to the maximum extent possible to replace tax and other revenues lost by the departure of the Army?
A. First and foremost, Fort Monroes value to the nation as a historic, cultural, architectural, scenic and recreational treasure, not Hamptons revenue needs, should drive the discussion about the forts future. Further, it should be remembered that the Army activities at the Fort are not altogether leaving Hampton Roads, as significant activities will merely move to Fort Eustis in Newport News. In fact, recent economic studies prepared for the FMFADA downplay earlier predictions of a large economic hit to Hampton. Finally, and in any event, Hamptons finances are best served by a hybrid national park at Fort Monroe as that would best assure a high-quality, self-sustaining Fort Monroe without burdening local taxpayers, significantly increased tourism and desirable spin-off investment and development in Phoebus, Buckroe and elsewhere in Hampton. Great things at Fort Monroe beget great things in Hampton (and in the region, and in the Commonwealth of Virginia)!
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