Save Cascade Golf Course

The Daily Herald published an article about Cascade. Check it out and post your thoughts.

http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/orem/hole-in-one-or-a-sand-pit-orem-holds-hearing/article_11e027a2-d78e-5e4a-ad39-33dd51f9ccd1.html

Hole in one or a sand pit? Orem holds hearing on Cascade sale OREM -- The Orem City Council will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday on the lease sale/exchange agreement between Cascade Golf Course owner Keven Stratton Jr., potential buyer

Just a reminder about the meeting tonight in the council chambers next to the Orem library at 6pm tonight.

Here is a document that helps to clarify some of the rumors that have been going around - http://www.scribd.com/doc/131103407/Save-Cascade-Golf-Course-Fact-Check .

Save Cascade Golf Course - Fact Check Save Cascade Golf Course - Fact Check

Orem City Council wants to sell the Cascade Golf Course land for the Vivint CEO to build a mega-mansion.

Why is this bad for our city?

Promotes excess
-The Vivint CEO already owns a beautiful home next to the golf course.
-He also owns four lots around his home.
-There is lots of open land in Utah. Why does he need to take away a public resource used by thousands and thousands of people each year in order to build a mega-mansion?
-The Vivint CEO has worked hard for his success and is a great example of the American Dream. Giving preferential treatment to the ultra-rich is not following the American Dream. He should follow the same rules as everyone else.

Eliminates Community use
-Hundreds of PE students from Orem High, Timp High, and Mtn View High visit Cascade every year to be introduced to the game.
-Cascade is the home of the Orem High School Golf Team.
-BYU and UVU have regular classes at Cascade.
-Freedom festival activities are held at Cascade.
-Cross Country meets are held on the course.

Eliminates Orem Resident Use
-Thousands of Senior Citizens use the course every year.
-Cascade is the only Beginner Friendly Certified Course in Utah Valley. This makes it ideal for residents just learning the game.
-Cascade is family friendly encourages parents to take their kids out with them.

What can you do?
Contact your Orem City Council representative and let them know that you oppose the proposed land transfer from public to private ownership.