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Residents urge West Valley City Council to keep The Ridge golf course; council orders evaluation
Summary
Dozens of residents told the council on Oct. 14 that The Ridge golf course is a community asset—used by youth, veterans and regional visitors—and urged the council not to sell or redevelop it. Council members said they requested an evaluation and have not decided to sell.
Dozens of residents urged the West Valley City Council on Oct. 14 to preserve The Ridge golf course, telling the council the facility provides recreation, youth programming, veteran support and regional tourism that would be lost if the property were sold for development.
"To get rid of a gem like The Ridge, I feel like, would be a huge mistake," said Jacob during public comment, echoing a long line of speakers who described the course as a valued open space and community gathering place. Tom Given, who said he lives across from Hunter Library, traced the course’s history and asked the council not to consider eliminating The Ridge as a revenue source.
Other speakers highlighted specific community functions. August Koenig said The Ridge hosts a veterans league, "the only vet resource league in the Valley for veterans," and warned that losing the course would remove that safe space. Jeff Kiggie and Brett McCleary described youth and high-school uses; Jim Wadsworth called the course a “green space” that gives the city character. Jeff Worthington, president of the Utah AFL-CIO, said unions routinely use The Ridge for tournaments and that greens fees contribute operating income to the city.
Council members acknowledged the public input and said the council has only requested an evaluation period to assess options. Council member Christiansen asked for a show of hands from those supporting The Ridge, and Council members including Harmon and Westone thanked residents for attending. The mayor noted there is no report back yet and emphasized that no formal decision or sale has taken place; if the city moves forward, public hearings will be noticed.
The council did not vote on the future of The Ridge at the Oct. 14 meeting. Instead, members said they will review the evaluation and any future proposals in public meetings; residents were encouraged to watch for further notices and hearings.
