LDS church could play role in W. Valley development

As Luke Air Force Base fights to be named a training hub for the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, an unlikely player could have a significant impact on the long-term viability of the base and the Loop 303 corridor west of Phoenix. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints owns about 3,000 acres near Loop 303 and Peoria Avenue — some within Surprise city limits and some unincorporated county land, according to Glendale Planning Director Jon Froke.

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