Bob McLaurin is no stranger to an earful.
The former town manager is a member of the Jackson Hole Airport Board, having just stepped down as its president. He knows that people are looking for a cheap, reliable way to get to and from their flights.
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Sure there’s issue. After all, the airport sold off the parking lots to the car rental companies. And when Turley says there’s no profit motive, it’s hard not to belly-laugh.
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