“One of the reasons I believe we are lacking in revenues, frankly, is Mr. Zinkin’s constant attack on the viability -- his opinion of the viability of this property. It’s creating a headwind in town. You constantly question the staff. You make the staff look like they don’t know what they’re doing. You go on radio shows, hold meetings, give information out. You’re creating negativity in the community about this project… Your negativity is impacting the memberships in golf…”
We’re bringing this up because LOVE recently learned that the Oro Valley Optimist Club held an annual “Scramble for Youth Fundraiser” on May 11th. The fundraiser was a golf tournament that was held at The Golf Club at Dove Mountain in Marana.
Mary Snider and former Planning and Zoning Commissioner Don Cox, have been long-time members of the Oro Valley Optimist Club. On the members roster, Cox is listed as “District Representative.” Cox and Snider have also been big proponents of the town-owned El Conquistador golf courses.
So why didn’t these two “El Con Golf Cheerleaders” advocate to hold this golf tournament at the El Con? We doubt that it was fully booked that day because Troon admitted at the recent budget study session that the golf courses were only at 60% capacity.
If the El Con was booked that day, they still could have supported the town of Oro Valley by holding their golf tournament at The Views Golf Course or the Oro Valley Country Club. Why did the Oro Valley Optimist Club decide to support a Marana golf course?
If it was due to the strong headwinds at the El Con, we have to ask…Were there strong headwinds at The Views and at OV Country Club as well?
Below is the Optimist Club membership roster and the fundraiser information from their website.
