Associated Press - October 22, 2009 1:04 PM ET

PHOENIX (AP) - El Mirage officials are outlining the city's course of action regarding the future of Luke Air Force Base.

Luke is a candidate to become the secondary training base for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

The new jet is considered vital to the future of the base as the Air Force phases out its F-16s.

El Mirage officials have expressed concern over noise and pollution from the F-35.

In safeguarding Luke against encroachment, Mayor Michelle Kern said El Mirage has sacrificed and received few economic benefits in return.

Kern said there are a number of avenues for the city to find financial relief including land swaps, a state policy that would encourage companies with high-paying jobs to locate near military installations, and revenue-sharing with its neighbors.

Information from: The Arizona Republic, http://www.azcentral.com

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