Former Utah lawmaker plans to build a luxury golf course in the desert, and locals are not pleased

Kane County water district chases quixotic luxury golf course proposal on state land using public money.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The site of a proposed Kane County golf course nearKanab, on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The site of a proposed Kane County golf course nearKanab, on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021.

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