By a 72% margin, the Special Bond Issue to invest $17.5M in Quail Valley Park and develop new amenities for the community passed.This restored money to the parks budget that had been shifted to take advantage of the opportunity. As Mayor Allen Owen has often said, "An opportunity to acquire such beautiful land and mature landscaping and wildlife habitat rarely come along for a community. The recreation for all ages and supervised character development for youth are an investment in our future."
Future Group President Floyd Emery reinforced Mayor Owen's sentiments, "When there is need in the community, we always seem to step up."
Along with improvements to the Golf Courses, a new community center, re-vamping and acquiring the old tennis center on Cypress Point near Cartwright, and developing a learn to play golf amenity are major items in how the money will be spent. People are already enjoying the new trails and beauty along with record numbers playing golf at the La Quinta 18 hole course.
A three year old child said it best while I was working the polls at City Hall, "Mommy, this is good. We need to vote for it."
The City is working with architects on how a community hub concept can be employed to make a rich experience for families with multiple recreational interests.
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