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Kinsey, Ramsey Discuss Positives of VAAP Land Deal
Chattanooga Times - Chattanooga Free Press -- 9/24/00The Chattanooga Times - Chattanooga Free Press published an edited version of an interview it conducted with Chattanooga Mayor, Jon Kinsey and Hamilton County Executive, Claude Ramsey on potential uses and issues associated with the joint purchase of 940 acres of the Volunteer Army Ammunition Plant. This 940-acre portion of the 6,350-acre plant is scheduled for early transfer to the City and County on October 3, 2000 for a price tag of $7.5 million. In the interview, both leaders emphasized the economic development potential of the site and expressed optimism that the site, which is ready for development, is a suitable location for a major industry. The article, which was written in a "Q & A" format, documented both leaders' visions for the site and their approaches for accomplishing their economic development objectives.