Office of the Attorney General: Terry Goddard Affirms Maricopa County’s Need to Protect Luke AFB

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

August 02, 2008

(Phoenix, Ariz. -- July 29, 2008) Attorney General Terry Goddard asserted Maricopa County's responsibility to protect Luke Air Force Base from encroachment in a letter sent to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors today.

"The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors must follow the law and adopt a comprehensive plan to prevent encroachment onto the land surrounding Luke Air Force Base," Goddard said. "Luke is a source of great pride and a vital economic engine for the West Valley. I hope the supervisors will take the steps needed to ensure Luke remains vibrant long into the future."

Goddard's letter is a response to the supervisors' July 25 letter asking him to clarify his March opinion on development of land adjacent to military facilities.

For more information, please contact Anne Hilby at (602) 542-8019.