Jul 29 2008
Outer Banks Beach Driving Update
Now that we are over half the way through the Summer, the impact of the beach driving injunction can truly be felt. Revenues are off on the Outer Banks. Loss of tourist revenue is a major blow to the local economy. Many attribute this to the general state of the US economy. While many attribute this to rising gas prices, this is not what I and many local businesspersons have seen. The areas of the Outer Banks most impacted by loss of revenue, are found in and along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Revenues in Currituck County on the other hand have been up this year.
It would appear their is a direct relationship between the beach driving injunction and loss of revenue along Hatteras Island. Many local groups are gathering to work to repel Judge Terrance Boyle’s injunction. Local politicians like Senators Elizabeth Dole and Richard Burr have joined the fight along with Congressman Walter Jones. Some of the local groups working together include: Dare County Commissioners, Outer Banks Preservation Association, local fishing groups, and most town councils. The Outer Banks Association of Realtors has even issued a resolution supporting bills S3113 and HR6223. This issue is becoming a major topic of all Outer Banks conversations.
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