Washington D.C. To Aid With El Toro

In a meeting with county officials, Clinton aides promise to help in the transfer of the former base

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December 2, 2000, 10:00 AM PST

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera


"The Clinton administration told Orange County officials at a White House meeting Wednesday that they will try to smooth the transfer of the former El Toro air base from the Navy to the county. Charles Smith, chairman of the Board of Supervisors, and other county officials had expressed frustration that telephone calls to the Navy were not being returned and meetings with military executives were being postponed.” . . . “Most county officials attending the private meeting are working toward building a commercial airport at El Toro. But Smith invited staffers of Supervisors Tom Wilson and Todd Spitzer -- airport opponents. The meeting was about getting the 4,700-acre base into the county's hands, he said, not about how it's used.”

Thanks to Christian Peralta

Thursday, November 30, 2000 in Orange County Register

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