FREEDOM WALK DEVELOPMENT SHOWS SUPPORT FOR THE MILITARY

The leaders of the Freedom Walk Community Development District show their support for the Joint Striker Fighter Mission. This show a support is just another step in the committment Emerald Coast Partners, the Developer of Freedom Walk, and the Board of Supervisors have in letting the community know they are beyond the military values our Armed Forces display on a day to day basis. GO TEAM EGLIN.

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Freedom Walk announces support for Joint Strike Fighter mission

The Freedom Walk Community Development announced its unanimous support for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Integration Training Center at Eglin AFB with an adoption of resolution 2009-01.

Resolution 2009-01
A resolution of the Board of Supervisors of Freedom Walk Community Development District, welcomes and supports the incorporation and bed-down of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter integration training center at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
Whereas, Freedom Walk Community Development District (hereinafter the “District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated entirely within the City of Crestview, Okaloosa County, Florida; and
Whereas, the District’s Board of Supervisors (hereinafter the “Board”) is statutorily authorized to exercise the powers granted to the District.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Freedom Walk Community Development District:
Section 1. Intent
The Board welcomes and supports the incorporation and bed-down of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Integration Training Center at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
a. Air power is a vital part of America’s Military arsenal.
b. The current fighter fleet is aging and is being replaced as required for our national security.
c. The Joint Strike Fighter, called F-35 Lightning II, represents a quantum leap in capability to the Department of Defense and our international partners, providing precision engagement and global attack for our Air Forces.
d. Eglin Air Force Base’s Test and Training Complex is a national resource with world-class capabilities and the capacity to absorb new missions.
Section 2. Purpose
a. Eglin Air Force Base was selected by the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure process as the optimum mission location and most cost effective solution for establishing a Joint Integrated Training Center for the bed-down of the F-35.
b. The F-35 mission at Eglin Air Force Base will ensure America’s air dominance and Eglin Air Force’s sustainability in the strategic defense of our country.
c. The Board welcomes and supports the incorporation and bed-down of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Integration Training Center at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, and is committed to working with Eglin Air Force Base for resolution of compatibility issues associated with this mission.
Section 3. Effective Date
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and adopted this 12th day of January, 2009.

The Freedom Walk Community Development District is an approximately 180-acre mixed-use development in Crestview, less than a quarter-mile from Crestview High School and Davidson Middle School. The Freedom Walk Board of Supervisors consists of Bruce Houle (Chairman of the Board, the Managing Partner of Emerald Coast Partners), Ken Wright (Vice Chairman of the Board, a Niceville native, retired military officer, local real estate professional and Vice President of the Northwest Florida Military Officers Association), James Moore (Board Supervisor, a Crestview native and an attorney), Bob Lynn (Board Supervisor, a retired Crestview educator and civic leader) and Randy Wise (Board Supervisor, a Niceville native, real estate developer and homebuilders).