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The PUD's ownership interest in this property goes back 17 years, and we appreciate the Board's work to secure the land for our community. That took persistence and vision, and homeowners supported the bond measure because we share that vision.
But the last time the Board sought golf proposals, it was a different world: immediately after Hurricane Harvey, before the COVID-era golf boom transformed the industry, and before the PUD secured the additional 27 acres that make this site truly special. The market has fundamentally changed. The opportunity is bigger than anyone imagined six years ago.
We believe a decision this significant deserves a fresh, thorough process that reflects today's market. Every proposal should be vetted on the merits. Every homeowner should be heard. After six years of waiting, a few more months of due diligence isn't too much to ask.
Cypress Forest deserves more than a generic country club built on pre-COVID assumptions. The golf industry has been transformed since the Board last sought golf proposals. We deserve a destination golf club that puts our community on the map, draws young families to our neighborhood, and provides real, meaningful concessions to the homeowners who made this possible.
A world-class golf and dining destination increases home values, creates energy, and makes Cypress Forest the neighborhood young families choose. That's how communities thrive for decades.
Not token discounts. Real access, real benefits, and a real seat at the table. PUD homeowners funded the bond. They should see meaningful returns, not just a window to buy memberships.
225 acres of community land should generate revenue that benefits the PUD, not be given away rent-free for years to an out-of-town operator. A fair lease protects every homeowner's investment.
A generational decision requires generational thinking. Compare every proposal side by side. Let homeowners weigh in. Make a decision the whole community can stand behind.
Contact your PUD board members. Attend the next meeting. Talk to your neighbors. This is our community and our decision to make together.