MAA Capitol Day

By Clay Williams, Executive Director
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport

Representative Steve Massengill, House Transportation Committee Chairman, (fourth from left) was one of several key legislators with whom MAA members met.
Members conveyed the importance of the multi-modal funds in maintaining and improving the state’s airports, as well as airports’ vital contributions to Mississippi’s economy.

The Mississippi Airports Association held its annual Capitol Day on February 6 in Jackson.

A special thank you to those who were able to attend and to Kathy Kenne for hosting a booth and display in the state’s Capitol building on behalf of our organization.

Capitol Day provided MAA members from regions throughout Mississippi an opportunity to network with legislators and to further educate as to the importance of the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement Fund and the Strategic Multi-Modal Investments Fund. In addition, attendees were able to share the mission of MAA and the benefits that airports have on our state’s economy. Members were able to meet with Representative Steve Massengill, House Transportation Committee Chairman; Senator Chuck Younger, Senate Highways and Transportation Committee Chairman and Senator Rita Parks and Representative Joseph Tubb, Transportation Committee Vice Chairs. Also, a meeting was held with Senator Joel Carter, Senate Highways and Transportation Committee member.

On behalf of the MAA Legislative Committee, we ask that you please thank your representatives and senators for their support of the multi-modal programs and let them know of the significant assistance that the MDOT Aeronautics Division provides to all Mississippi airports.