Letters from Mark Jilek to Commission concerning the closure of Cannon AFB Page: 2 of 9
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DCN: 2249 061O 2 o0
Dear James H. Bilbray,. .
This is my input concerning your decision to close Cannon AFB in
Clovis, NM. Here are a couple of reasons we have to offer to keep
Cannon open as well as the major impact it would have on the
surrounding community.
The weather in Eastern New Mexico provides a year round training
ability with the exception of a few windy days; this in turn is ideal for
perfect flying weather.
The Melrose bombing range is only seconds away from Cannon. There
is more room for Cannon to grow if needed.
We estimate that there are approximately 12,000 homes and apartments
valued at $95,000 each = 1 Billion 140 million. If Cannon closes, real
estate will drop 25-30'Xo in value= $285 million in losses.
Clovis alone will loose an estimated 25% in sales which equals $62
million in lost sales each year.
WE strongly urge you to reconsider your decision and "Keep Cannon".
Sincerely,
Mark Jilek
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Letters from Mark Jilek to Commission concerning the closure of Cannon AFB, letter, June 18, 2005; (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc15832/m1/2/: accessed April 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.