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By Isabella Zarate | Arizona Republic
First, it was Arizona’s beloved Coyotes hockey team, and now, it’s Glendale’s VAI Resort. It turns out a desert beach oasis is not for everyone.
Worker Power Institute, the community group that blocked the proposed Coyotes arena and Tempe entertainment district, is now taking names in hopes to do the same for Glendale’s VAI Resort.
The issues raised in the resort conversation are nearly identical to those presented in lieu of the arena development — large property tax breaks and lack of community transparency.
The difference is the resort construction has already begun, and Worker Power is limited on the extent to which they can make an impact. An idea they are already aware of, as they mentioned they are riding high after their victory against the Coyote arena developers.
