Naples City Council has voted to give itself more oversight of future development at the Naples Airport — a move critics say could threaten the airport’s independence and future operations.
The resolution, which passed unanimously at the June 18 City Council meeting, requires the Naples Airport Authority to submit updated development plans to the city each year. It also mandates council’s approval for major upgrades, new construction, runway extensions, and other significant changes.
WATCH AS AIRPORT STAKEHOLDERS PUSH BACK ON THE CITY’S MOVE FOR MORE CONTROL:
Naples city council votes for more power over airport future, sparking pushback
The decision comes just weeks after tensions flared between city leaders and the airport’s executive director, Christopher A. Rozansky, over a hangar that was installed without the council’s prior knowledge…