About Cave Creek’s P.R.I.Z.E.

P.R.I.Z.E. is composed of and supported by concerned citizens who do not wish to see commercial or big box retailers destroy home values, neighborhoods or the vision and character of Cave Creek. Volunteer Cave Creek residents were solely responsible for collecting the more than 260 signatures for the referendum–only 126 were required. Because of this effort, on November 3rd all Cave Creek voters, not just Town officials, will have the opportunity to choose what they think is best for our neighbors and the future of Cave Creek.

If there is one thing that can be said about Americans, is that they will unite and offer help when fellow citizens are in need, be it next door, across town or across the country and world. We have learned from history that even a few voices can be heard loud and clear and have an impact that reverberates well beyond their front doors. Significant achievements have many times started with just one, single person who stood up, had a voice and stopped at nothing to do what was right–even if it meant going against the majority. With that one voice of courage, supporters quickly follow behind and extraordinary things can be accomplished. People have taken on tough challenges in the face of adversity time and again to protect our rights and the citizens who are involved with P.R.I.Z.E. are no different. The challenges are many, but the cause is worthy as the consequences of doing nothing are great. By protecting our residential private property rights, we protect not only our neighbor’s home values and quality of life, but we protect ourselves as well.

Some may say that the homes on Olesen Road should be sacrificed for Walmart revenue. P.R.I.Z.E. believes these select few homes should not bare the brunt of our financial crisis. Large-lot residential zoning and tourism in our downtown core have sustained and defined Cave Creek over the years as an eclectic and unique western community. There is much more at stake than Walmart sales tax revenue. By allowing rezoning of residential properties in inappropriate locations, we are endangering not only what we are, but who we are as a community and what our future will be.

We simply ask that Walmart adhere to the wishes of many citizens by not locating on residentially-zoned property that is not well-suited for such a store and that would adversely affect its neighbors. Cave Creek has purposefully designated 120 of our 240 acres as General Commercial zoning specifically for big box stores such as a Walmart 24-Hour Supercenter.

Protecting our neighbors now will protect the future of Cave Creek. We are all in this together.



Vote “No” on Cave Creek Propositions 400 and 401.

The Heart Of The Matter

The underlying issues in Cave Creek are far more complex than simply rezoning residential land to accommodate a Cave Creek Walmart. While the rezoning is our main focus, the actions and decisions of the Town’s officials are troubling and warrant everyone’s attention. The problems are significant and much more serious than what could possibly be remedied by Walmart sales tax revenues. We are being sidetracked by the Walmart issue and in the meanwhile, the Town is moving us in a direction that many Creekers may find at odds with the reasons they’ve chosen to live here. More alarming, is that the Town’s financial stability and viability are at risk.

Much of the pro-Walmart campaign from Town officials is based not only on misinformation and scare tactics, but complete untruths. The citizens have a right to know the actual facts and deserve answers, the truth, from their elected officials regarding the state of the Town. We deserve an explanation as to how we even got to this point in the first place: residential rezoning, General Plan changes, possible property taxes (which requires a public vote), changes to the Town core and exorbitant water and sewer costs. If you look beyond rezoning and Walmart sales tax revenue, what really needs to be addressed is the lack of responsibility from the Town officials–both financially and to the community as a whole. If you read through the documented evidence outlined on our website it is clear that what is going on behind the scenes is in opposition to what the Town’s officials have been telling its citizens.

If you don’t wish to believe us, then please find out for yourselves. Read the Cave Creek White Paper in its entirety–all 53 pages. Attend the Council meetings. Review the minutes from past Council meetings. Send letters or call the Town’s officials and ask questions. Ask about the Town’s financial documents. Research information online. Do whatever it takes to learn the truth. The character of Cave Creek and its future is clearly in jeopardy.

The citizens who make up P.R.I.Z.E. are dedicated to bringing you answers–the truth. Our group is available, as a resource to you, so if you have questions or concerns, please doesn’t hesitate to contact us.

Vote “No” on Cave Creek Propositions 400 and 401.