· We, the citizens of Hampton, insist that the city manage channel upkeep (dredging) as part of the recurring maintenance budget vice Capital Improvement Process (CIP) to ensure the continued navigability of the Long Creek/Salt Ponds channel, thus helping maintain the value of area homes and properties, and their tax value to the city.

· Accelerate CIP spending for inlet infrastructure improvements that will significantly decrease maintenance costs by reducing sand migration into the Long Creek/Salt Ponds channel.