By Terrance Thornton | Scottsdale Independent
The grassroots effort, comprised of two community groups, is expected to deliver what they believe to be 24,000 qualified Scottsdale elector signatures, Thursday, July 5 at the Scottsdale City Clerk’s Office.
The grassroots signature effort is one derived from what some say has been the great divider of the community while others say it has been a unifying issue and a hallmark of the American government experience.
At issue: proponents of the Desert EDGE say the Preserve itself is not enough for visitors to appreciate the McDowell Sonoran Preserve while detractors say the proposed facility — a desert-appreciation venue and research center — is nothing more than a pet project for a handful of the community’s elite.
