There’s a bill in the general assembly would de-annex Smith Reynolds Airport from the city of Winston-Salem, and the county board of commissioners supports it.However, Winston-Salem’s mayor says he’s concerned. Top Stories1 person shot at Coco Bongo in GreensboroMan faces multiple charges after leading car chase with two infants in the vehicle, troopers sayMan wanted after firing shots to the ground at a party, police sayGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking here Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines says removing Smith Reynolds Airport from the boundaries of Winston-Salem would have several negative effects. "From a city government standpoint, we think it's a really bad idea," he says. Reps. Donny Lambeth, Kyle Hall and Jeff Zenger filed it last week. Mayor Joines says the bill would limit the city’s ability to respond to issues with the airport and its surrounding area, such as stream bank erosion on Brushy Fork Creek. "It puts the citizens here, particularly in the capitol heights and neighborhood and others, really without a representation that can impact their lives on a daily basis," he says. The Mayor’s office is also concerned with how the de-annexation affects the city economically. He says the city could stand to lose over half a million dollars a year in revenue. It means possibly increasing the city’s tax rate to make up the difference. "Our budget's already very tight," says Joines. "Going forward and taking out that big hunk of money, so to speak, puts our budget in a more difficult situation, balancing that with our tax increase." In a statement released by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners chair, they argued the benefits of de-annexation. They say de-annexation will place the airport on the same footing as many others in the state tax-wise, such as Piedmont Triad International Airport, Davidson County Airport The board says it also recognizes the potential revenue loss to the city of Winston-Salem and wants to include that as a part of future discussions.Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts WXII reached out to representative Donny Lambeth, who sponsored the bill, for comment, but he has yet to reply. NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |Trending StoriesKeep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.