Town of Oro Valley News

November 3, 2023

Don and Kathy Vallee, who run The Vallee Gold Team at Long Realty, also manage a YouTube channel where they shine a spotlight on local businesses. In their debut episode as hosts of American Dream TV representing Tucson, Don and Kathy Vallee invited viewers into the enchanting world of Diana Madaras. Diana is not only an artist but a luminary of compassion and philanthropy. Diana is famous for creating captivating art and for advocating animal welfare—it converged in 1999 with…

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July 23, 2023

Located in the Sonoran Desert, Oro Valley is a hot, dry climate. Being a desert means that water is a precious resource, and using it wisely when landscaping your home is vital. There are many ways to create a beautiful low-water landscape in Oro Valley. Here are a few tips: Choose drought-tolerant plants. Many beautiful plants are native to the Sonoran Desert and can thrive in dry conditions. Some examples include palo verde trees, saguaro cacti, barrel cacti, prickly pear…

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June 12, 2023

All we need is the tune to go with our lyrics. (Verse 1) In the heart of the desert, where the mountains stand tall, There’s a place called Oro Valley where dreams come to call. With its golden sunsets painting the sky so bright, I found my piece of heaven in this desert paradise. (Chorus) Oh, Oro Valley, where the cacti sway, Underneath the Arizona sun, we’re here to stay. From the Catalina Mou (Verse 2) Every day, the desert…

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October 19, 2022

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Oct. 19, 2022) – Oro Valley Mayor Joe Winfield will deliver his fourth State of the Town Address on Thursday, Oct. 27 at the El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort. The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. Mayor Joe Winfield will share a message based on the four pillars of local government: Economic Vitality and Fiscal responsibility; the Public Safety ecosystem; Public Works; and Parks and Recreation. Members of the media are invited to attend the event. Upon…

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October 18, 2022

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Oct. 18, 2022) – The Town of Oro Valley’s Adopted Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget has been published and is now available to residents. On June 15, the Oro Valley Town Council adopted the FY 2022/23 budget of $147.7 million. This is a $14.3 million, or an 8.8% decrease from the adopted FY 2021/22 budget that totaled $162 million. This decrease is due primarily to the Town Council approved one-time payment of $27.6 million in FY 2021/22 to…

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October 18, 2022

OV Town Talk: Town of Oro Valley finances are strong By David Gephart, Chief Financial Officer The Town of Oro Valley has been moving forward with some high-visibility projects of late, including acquisition of the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve (formerly known as Vistoso Golf Club), Naranja Park improvements, building of multi-use paths, improvements and expansion of the tennis and pickleball courts at the Community Center and golf irrigation improvements to both the Cañada and Conquistador golf courses, among others. Further,…

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October 17, 2022

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Oct. 17, 2022) – The Town of Oro Valley announced its second phase of the Fall 2022 Pavement Preservation schedule with fog seal treatments beginning Tuesday, October 18 and continuing into November between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Traffic delays are possible. Fog seal is a pavement preservation technique that extends the life of the pavement by using diluted asphalt to seal narrow cracks and improve the surface appearance. During the treatment, traffic lanes will be reduced…

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October 14, 2022

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Oct. 14, 2022) – The Town of Oro Valley invites the community to a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Conquistador Golf Irrigation Project and Tennis and Pickleball Court Reconstruction and Expansion Project on Wednesday, October 26, at 10 a.m. at the Oro Valley Community and Recreation Center (10555 N. La Cañada Drive). The projects are part of the Town’s Park Improvement Bond. For details about each project, see the “Bond Project Detail” section…

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October 11, 2022

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Oct. 11, 2022) – The Town of Oro Valley has been named a Triple Crown Winner for fiscal year 2020 by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The Triple Crown designation recognizes governments that have received GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award and the Distinguished Budget Presentation in a single fiscal year. The Town of Oro Valley is one of just 317 governments that received the Triple Crown for…

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September 30, 2022

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Sept. 30, 2022) – At its September 28, Special Session, Oro Valley Town Council directed staff to select a recruitment firm and begin a nationwide search for the next Town Manager. This decision came after Town Manager Mary Jacobs submitted her resignation on September 23. Jacobs has served as Oro Valley’s Town Manager since September 2017. “We are grateful for the many years of leadership that Ms. Jacobs provided, and we wish her well in her future…

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September 29, 2022

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Sept. 29, 2022) – The Town of Oro Valley Public Works Department has scheduled pavement preservation work on various sections within Town limits beginning October 3 through November 9, 2022, weather permitting. Work is typically performed between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Town’s Pavement Preservation Program is a Council funded priority that is data driven. Roads that receive treatment are prioritized based on when they were last treated or constructed. Pavement preservation extends…

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September 28, 2022

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Sept. 28, 2022) – Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD) Sergeant Jose Sanchez was cited by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) for leaving the scene of a collision stemming from an off-duty incident on September 6, 2022. In order to avoid interfering with the investigation, OVPD was not able to advise the community until the criminal investigation by the PCSD was complete. Inquiries regarding the details of the criminal investigation should be forwarded to the PCSD. In addition,…

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