Our Oro Valley neighbor John Musolf asks the same question we've been asking when it concerns spending $420,000 to reconfigure the El Conquistador golf course 4th fairway.
Here's John's letter to the July 23 Explorer.
What’s the emergency with road, golf hole?
Which came first: The Town of Oro Valley (1974) or the construction of the Hilton El Conquistador Golf Club and Course (1985)?
The town saw no problems when the private Country Club designed and built the Fourth fairway adjacent to La Canada Drive (1985). Unbelievable.
There has been no emergency about errant golf balls threatening Oro Valley residents from 1985 to 2008 (23 years). This emergency arose only when the town widened La Canada Drive. Give me a break.
The Country Club has the liability for any potential damage by errant golf balls, not the town.
However, the town is saying the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens are in jeopardy. What a major threat. Besides, TOV can get a loan from the Highway Expansion and Extension Program ($420,000 tax dollars) to pay for a private matter.
So, who cares? I do.
John Musolf
Oro Valley
