Oro Valley
Newsletter April/May 2024
50th Anniversary Web Page & Timeline
ORO VALLEY MAYOR & COUNCIL Joe Winfield, Mayor Melanie Barrett, Vice Mayor Tim Bohen, Councilmember Harry “Mo” Greene, Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
We are excited to introduce the interactive digital timeline of Oro Valley’s 50 years on the OV 50th web page, where residents can explore the important milestones and memories from the last five decades. Check out the timeline and other fascinating content on the 50th anniversary web page. Click here or visit orovalleyaz.gov and click on the blue “50th Anniversary” button. Be sure to check back often as new content will be posted throughout 2024.
50th Article Series:
A legacy of public art
Did you know that Oro Valley has more than 220 pieces of public art? In this month’s article, Dick Eggerding, founder of Oro Valley’s public art program, shares some history and insights on some of his favorite pieces. To read the article, click here or visit orovalleyaz.gov and search for EGGERDING, or visit our 50th Features page.
Steve Solomon, Councilmember For Mayor and Councilmembers, call: 520-229-4700 council@orovalleyaz.gov Town Manager Jeff Wilkins 520-229-4725
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50th Video Series:
Lauren Rhude, original town councilmember
The latest installment of OV’s 50th anniversary video series features Lauren Rhude, one of the Town’s original five councilmembers. During his years on council, Rhude worked to establish the founding principles of our community as well as the Oro Valley Police Department and important zoning codes. Sadly, Mr. Rhude passed away shortly after filming this interview. We thank him and his wife Lilah for their contributions to our community. To watch the video, click here or visit orovalleyaz.gov and search for RHUDE, or visit our 50th Features page.
50th Podcast Series:
Fred Roof—Oro Valley’s first police chief
In this episode of our 50th Anniversary podcast series, OV’s first police chief Fred Roof talks to us about the challenges of policing a fledgling community. To listen, click here or visit orovalleyaz.gov and search for PODCAST.