PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Greetings MAA Members,

As we spotlighted airports during Aviation Month in May – officially proclaimed by our Legislature since 2011 – it illuminated how vital aviation is to Mississippi’s intermodal transportation network and our statewide economy. In late June, the governor signed the state budget bill, which appropriates $18 million to Strategic Multi-Modal. At MAA Capitol Day earlier in the year, it was clear the legislators we spoke to understood the importance of these funds, and we’re appreciative that funding has been provided.

We are busy working on finalizing the agenda for our annual conference, being held this year in Hattiesburg, September 17-19. It is shaping up to be a good mix of topics, and I encourage you come! You can register now on our WEBSITE.

Sincerely,

Wes Kirkpatrick
President
Mississippi Airports Association