The city is moving to sell the former Lester Park Golf Course to private developers — without asking you. We're collecting signatures to force a city-wide referendum before it's too late.
What's happening
The Duluth City Council authorized the transfer of 267.5 acres of the former Lester Park Golf Course to DEDA for $1 — with the intent to hand it to out-of-state developers for a private golf resort, housing (with no affordability promises), and a "Vail/Breckenridge-style" chalet hotel. No public vote was held. We believe that's wrong.
267.5 acres of public parkland on Duluth's east side, adjacent to Lester Park and Hawk Ridge. Once sold, it's gone forever.
Our petitions require the city to hold a public vote before any rezoning or sale. 7,200 valid signatures from registered Duluth voters by June 1.
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Petition sheets are available at four locations across Duluth. You must be a registered Duluth voter to sign.
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