[CPEO-IRF] [Fwd: NGA Issue Brief Examines BRAC Financing Strategies]

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

NGA Issue Brief Examines BRAC Financing Strategies

Contact: Tara Butler

A new NGA issue brief describes the numerous public financing strategies 
available to states to address the economic impact of the 2005 round of 
Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC). State Financing Strategies to 
Address the Economic Impacts of Military Base Realignments and Closures 
addresses financing options and available resources for states and 
communities facing base closure and downsizing as well as those 
experiencing a growth in mission. Since states and localities ultimately 
are affected by BRAC, it is best if they work together with the federal 
government to plan and implement economic development strategies 
tailored to their specific needs.

Several public financing strategies can be used to address the economic 
impact of BRAC such as:

   * Planning: Develop a comprehensive plan outlining strategies and
     financing mechanisms.
   * Infrastructure Development: Build or enhance public and private
     infrastructure to stimulate and support economic activity.
   * Business Development: Foster new and diverse business activity.
   * Workforce Development: Assess and meet the needs of a military
     community’s workforce.

To access this brief, go to (you may need to cut and paste the following 
URLs):
http://www.nga.org/Files/pdf/0607BRACFINANCESTRATEGIES.PDF
or
http://www.nga.org/portal/site/nga/menuitem.9123e83a1f6786440ddcbeeb501010a0/vgnextoid=daaba8693b0bc010VgnVCM1000001a01010aRCRD 


Tara A. Butler, Esq.

Senior Policy Analyst

National Governors Association Center for Best Practices

Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources

444 N Capitol St, Suite 267

Washington, DC 20001-1512

P: (202) 624-5357

F: (202) 624-5313

E: tbutler@nga.org


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Lenny Siegel
Director, Center for Public Environmental Oversight
c/o PSC, 278-A Hope St., Mountain View, CA 94041
Voice: 650/961-8918 or 650/969-1545
Fax: 650/961-8918
<lsiegel@cpeo.org>
http://www.cpeo.org


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