Town of Oro Valley News

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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September 27, 2022

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Sept. 27, 2022) – The Town of Oro Valley is accepting applications from residents who are interested in serving on a board, commission or committee. Oro Valley boards and commissions provide an opportunity for residents to be active in Town government. To serve on any board, commission or committee, members must be residents of Oro Valley, be able to attend the designated meetings and complete the Town’s Community Academy within their term. Those interested in applying can…

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September 22, 2022

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Sept. 22, 2022) – The Town of Oro Valley is pleased to announce that the Fall 2022 Parks and Recreation Program Guide is now available online. This seasonal guide includes details on Oro Valley’s 2022 fall break camp options (registration now open), as well as upcoming community events, activities, facility information and more. The Program Guide was first published on September 14 as the cover of the Explorer Newspaper, and it’s currently available on the Town’s website. Click…

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September 21, 2022

WHEREAS, Diaper Need, the condition of not having a sufficient supply of clean diapers to ensure that infants and toddlers are clean, healthy and dry, can adversely affect the health and well-being of babies, toddlers and their families; and WHEREAS, national surveys and research studies report that one in three families struggles with diaper need and forty-eight percent of families delay changing a diaper to extend their supply; and WHEREAS, children go through six to twelve diapers each day during…

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September 21, 2022

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Sept. 21, 2022) – Would you like to know more about local government and the Oro Valley community? Then we invite you to register for the Town of Oro Valley’s Fall 2022 Community Academy. For 25 years, the Town has been hosting this free, informative series to help residents understand more about town governance, finances, development, zoning, parks, roadways and more. Please register by October 1 to reserve your spot. Community Academy will be held twice a…

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September 19, 2022

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Sept. 19, 2022) – The Town of Oro Valley is pleased to announce that the OV SafeSteps program won first place in the 2022 City-County Communications & Marketing Association’s (3CMA) Savvy Award category of Communications and Marketing Tools: Printed Publications – COVID PR. The award was presented on September 7 at the 3CMA Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon. 3CMA is a national network of local government communicators, founded on the philosophy that communications and marketing are essential to helping governments…

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September 7, 2022

WHEREAS, it is with acknowledgment and appreciation of the technical experts; network engineers, system administrators, database administrators, business systems analysts, GIS analysts and service desk technicians who ensure our networks, applications, tools, technology, and information are kept secure; ensuring technical processes, systems, and devices operate smoothly; and WHEREAS, the Town of Oro Valley recognizes the importance and benefits of I.T. Professionals as an integral role, enriching the lives of our community members, securing a desirable place to live, work, play,…

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September 7, 2022

WHEREAS, across the nation, September has been designated as National Preparedness Month to encourage all Americans to improve emergency preparedness in their communities; and WHEREAS, during National Preparedness Month there is a nationwide coordinated effort sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to raise awareness about the importance of emergency preparedness, and to encourage every citizen to renew their commitment to promoting emergency preparedness in homes, businesses, schools, and communities; and WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is the responsibility of every resident…

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