Oro Valley Council forced to open public discussion of El Conquistador purchase

Oro Valley Mayor Satish Hiremath, and a majority on the Town Council had refused to allow public comment about the proposed purchase of the El Conquistador. After the public outcry reached a fevered pitch, on Thursday, the Town announced that the public can weigh-in on the matter at the Wednesday, December 17, Oro Valley Town Council meeting.

The controversial deal, which has been negotiated behind closed doors, will force the Town to raise the Town’s sales tax in order to cover the cost of deal and years of expensive upkeep. The deal includes the purchase of the Hilton El Conquistador Country Club and its conversion to a municipal community and recreation center.

Citizens may also share their feedback prior to the meeting by contacting the Town’s Constituent Services staff at 520-229-4711 or by submitting comments online through the Citizens Portal by clicking here.

Humberto Lopez is expected to close his deal to buy Hilton El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort, which also includes the El Conquistador Country Club, on December 18, as a result the Town is rushing to ram the deal through as quickly as possible.