Aaron Coolidge wrote:

Mandatory insurance with (1) the town, (2) the FBO, (3) the comission
individually named was attempted at my home field last year. The backlash
was so intense from the pilot community that it was quickly dropped.
Several pilots made very effective presentations to the board of selectmen,
who were convinced of the futility of attempting to mandate this.

Well we're still trying to get the "owners" organized...