dbcisco
There is probably an issue with local Govts supporting only one org.
There are plenty of examples of public land being used to support one organization, or even one individual. My guess is the only organizations that would be prohibited would be churches. For example, how many farmers lease parkland to grow crops in Pennsylvania? Plenty. Who gets the profit, or who suffers the loss from those crops? The Farmer, not the park authority. In the same vein, many clubs have entered into lease arrangements with local park authorities for use of the land. In some cases, the land has actually been deeded to the local authority with stipulations that the land remain under the control of the local club. Its perfectly legal, and is a great way to ensure the flying field remains open and safe, while also relieving the local club of property tax burdens. The only time it would be a problem is if the land were being used for purposes that were not in the interest of the public good. But thats for the local authorities to determine on a case by case basis.
There was actually a case here in Maryland where the DCRC had used a field owned by the County Park Commission for many years. The park commission decided to convert the field into a Soccer-plex. DCRC worked with the park commission to identify another field that would suit the club purposes. The club not only gets to use the field, but anyone wishing to fly there must have an AMA membership and pass a flight proficiency test. They don't have to be club members, but the club administers the flight proficiency test.
Brad