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West Valley seeks to buy three former LDS buildings to expand community resource centers

West Valley City Council · October 15, 2025
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Council heard a staff request to acquire three former church buildings (Whitehall, Hillsdale, Lighthouse) for My Hometown CRC expansion, with $50,000 earnest money per building, $2,000 monthly lease applied to purchase, and a 24‑month closing window; staff said acquisitions would expand CRC reach from ~48% to ~51% of households.

Craig Thomas, the city’s community engagement and culture director, told the City Council on Oct. 14 that West Valley City is negotiating to acquire three former Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints buildings to expand its My Hometown community resource centers (CRCs). Thomas said the buildings are the Whitehall Building (3200 West; built ~1965), the Hillsdale Building and the Lighthouse Building; staff described historic significance, gymnasium space and…

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