According to an email from Preservevistoso.org, efforts continue by the Conservation Fund to acquire and convert the Vistoso Golf property to public use.
"Since May of 2020, The Conservation Fund (TCF) has been engaged in a partner-driven endeavor with the community, the Town of Oro Valley and other key individuals regarding the community’s desire to protect the beautiful features of the former +/- 208 acre Vistoso Golf Course (“Property”) including its nature preserve with wildlife and a 6-mile community trail that could be used for public benefit. Following the Town Council’s approval to begin these discussions at their public meeting in June, TCF began the process to begin negotiations with the property owner to purchase this property. TCF is also partnering with Preserve Vistoso, a local non-profit organization, regarding this endeavor to seek out the property’s potential of being preserved and added to the Town of Oro Valley’s public open space system where anyone can enjoy its breathtaking views along the winding pedestrian pathway which traverses the area. Of course, this effort is in the early stages and will continue to evolve especially given many moving parts. However, with the strong support received from the local community and the Town’s elected officials, TCF is poised to lead this endeavor and create long-term solutions that work for our partners."(source)
Rodman and Solomon Approved This
For the last four years while on council, Oro Valley Council Candidates Rodman and Solomon have voted in favor of every budget. No budget included funds need to make the Community Center ADA compliant. Neither ever brought this up as an issue.
Now Candidate Rodman talks about being a "good friend" to those with ADA needs; and Solomon talks about making the Community Center ADA compliant.
For three years, they didn't care. Now, during an election, it becomes important to them.
PPP Loans Saved 2,908 jobs for Oro Valley headquartered businesses
246 Oro Valley headquartered businesses saved 2,908 jobs by receiving $17.3 million in funding from the SBA Payroll Protection Program. The program was implemented to cope with the business closing impact on employees of the pandemic. The companies do not need to repay these funds as long as the funds were used to pay staff.
Many other businesses that have Oro Valley operations also received loans from the PPP program. For example, HSL's El Conquistador received a loan for up to $5million.
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Town hires consultant to help local businesses
Town Manager Mary Jacobs has retained a consultant to help Community and Economic Development Manager, J.J. Johnson develop a plan to assist local businesses in the Covid-19 Pandemic (Source).
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