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Rexburg and Madison County discuss shared airport liaison as relocation planning advances
Summary
City and county officials briefed the Council on plans to hire a part-time airport liaison to accelerate relocation planning, land negotiations and FAA coordination for a proposed new airport. County leaders have approved matching funds; staff will return with a contract scope and budget.
Rexburg city and Madison County officials on Oct. 15 discussed plans to hire a joint, part-time airport liaison to push forward a long-running effort to relocate and expand the local airport.
Why it matters: City staff and airport board members told the council that the relocation project now needs a dedicated, front‑line coordinator to manage landowner negotiations, federal approvals, engineering coordination and outreach to potential private operators. The Federal Aviation Administration has indicated funding is available for an approved relocation; staff said…
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