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Byron council unanimously endorses Middle Georgia—Robins AFB Sustainability Plan
Summary
The City of Byron on Dec. 12, 2022, unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing the 2022 Middle Georgia—Robins Air Force Base Sustainability Plan after presentations by Middle Georgia Regional Commission staff that cited the base's $5.46 billion annual economic impact and 23,282 employees.
The City of Byron Mayor and Council unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing the 2022 Middle Georgia—Robins Air Force Base Sustainability Plan following a presentation by Greg Boike and Laura Mathis of the Middle Georgia Regional Commission and a representative of the 21st Century Partnership.
The presenters described the plan as a cooperative land-use and community-planning initiative intended to promote growth compatible with the present and future missions of Robins Air Force Base. The minutes record that the presenters cited an annual economic impact of approximately $5.46 billion, 23,282 employees and an annual payroll of $1.67 billion; the adopted resolution expresses concern that incompatible development could reduce operations or lead to loss of flying missions.
The resolution states that the City of Byron endorses and supports the current missions of Robins Air Force Base and commits to continued partnership with Robins AFB and member governments to implement plan recommendations that the city supports. The resolution names the Middle Georgia Regional Commission, the 21st Century Partnership, the Central Georgia Joint Development Authority and other regional partners as participants in the initiative.
The council vote to adopt the resolution was unanimous. The resolution was adopted and approved on Dec. 12, 2022. The city did not record any amendments or dissent in the minutes.
