Oro Valley
Newsletter Dec. 2024/Jan. 2025
STATE OF THE TOWN
2024 has been a “golden” year for Oro Valley
ORO VALLEY MAYOR & COUNCIL Joe Winfield, Mayor
THANK YOU to everyone who helped us celebrate Oro Valley’s 50th Anniversary this year! It was an “all-hands” effort, including local businesses, generous sponsors, community partners, Town staff and YOU—our residents! In addition to our parade and celebration event in April, our friends at the Oro Valley Chamber hosted a “shop local” program, featuring 50 businesses for 50 years, along with great prizes from sponsors. We planted 50 trees for 50 years. We collaborated to create a timeline of our community's history and a series of articles that tell our town’s story through the eyes of those who experienced it first-hand. 2024 may be coming to a close, but the timeline and stories will remain available on file and our website for future generations. Click here or visit OVAZ.gov and click on the blue 50th Anniversary button.
Melanie Barrett, Vice Mayor Harry “Mo” Greene, Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember Mary Murphy, Councilmember Josh Nicolson, Councilmember Elizabeth Robb, Councilmember For Mayor and Councilmembers, call: 520-229-4700 council@orovalleyaz.gov Town Manager Jeff Wilkins 520-229-4725
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State of the Town Address now available online Mayor Joe Winfield delivered his sixth State of the Town at the Hilton El Conquistador Resort on Oct. 31. His message reflected on the Town’s successful initiatives, projects and partnerships over the past year, including the celebration of Oro Valley’s 50th anniversary, while sharing his vision and optimism for the future. A video of the event is now available online. Click here or visit orovalleyaz.gov and type STATE OF THE TOWN into the search bar. This annual event is hosted by the Oro Valley Chamber.
Oro Valley’s Path Forward – The 2026 General Plan Way to Go, OV! The new draft vision for OV’s future was built and most recently, improved by residents! Approximately 130 residents took the “Wordsmith Challenge” to help ensure the draft vision and 13 guiding principles honor your voices heard over the past year. Drafting a vision and guiding principles is just one of the first steps to create a plan that determines OV’s future. Your continued involvement is very important! Join a resident working group to help turn the community’s vision into a reality. All residents are welcome, especially youth! Learn more and sign up for a working group at OVPathForward.com. NEW DRAFT VISION STATEMENT Oro Valley is a community where all residents have access to valued amenities, activities, services and opportunities to live, work, shop, dine and play. The Town maintains its strong sense of community by prioritizing public safety, natural beauty, scenic views, outdoor recreation, arts and culture.