I signed the petition and am in support of the Conservationists too. I have just received this E-mail back from a Representative Owens .... thought it was pertinent and, as such, will post same.

"The people I represent in the North Carolina General Assembly support the
transfer of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse from the Federal government to
Currituck County. The lighthouse would be a valuable addition to the
Currituck County Whalehead Clubhouse property. I will do everything in my
power for Currituck County to get the lighthouse.

The Outer Banks Conservationists have done a great job; however, they do not
reside in Currituck County. I support Currituck County obtaining ownership
rather than a non-profit group who could be here today and gone tomorrow.
The County of Currituck will always be there. The people of Currituck
County deserve to have some say in something that is such a big part of
their heritage.

I do appreciate your input, but I must support the citizens I represent."

Bill Owens
Representative

I will be writing a letter to representative Owens in an attempt to make him see the error of his ways. It would appear that he has aligned himself with his constituency in this matter and it is doubtful that he will be swayed.

Dan