Oro Valley
Newsletter
February/March 2026
Reader-friendly report on the Town’s financial health now available
INSIDE Overview
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Oro Valley Fast Facts
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Message from the Town Manager
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Accomplishments & Accolades
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GFOA Award
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Net Position
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Activities
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Revenues
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Expenses
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Debt & Financial Ratings 10
ORO VALLEY MAYOR & COUNCIL
Town Assets
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Employment & Economic Statistics
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POPULAR ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025
Joe Winfield, Mayor 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
Got questions? Ask OV! ask@orovalleyaz.gov
Are you curious about the Town of Oro Valley’s financial health, but don’t have the time to dig through lengthy budgets and financial documents? We invite you to take a look at the Popular Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025. This annual report, which is now available online, highlights key accomplishments, net assets, operational activities, revenues, expenditures, debt and financial ratings, and historical trends. Click here or visit OVAZ.gov and search for: POPULAR ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
Council adopts new 2.5% Local Use Tax
NEW! Celebrate Oro Valley Concert Series
For many months, Town Council, staff, residents and business owners have been discussing three new proposed taxes to address rising operational costs, aging infrastructure and the Town’s long-term financial stability. The proposed new taxes—Local Use Tax, Telecommunications Tax, and Commercial Rental Tax— came before Council for final decision on January 14, 2026. Of the three options, only the 2.5% Local Use Tax received approval and will go into effect January 1, 2026. A Use Tax is applied to large purchases made outside of Town boundaries. The tax, which will primarily impact businesses, is estimated to generate about $375,000 to $600,000 annually. Those revenues will be used to fund capital improvement projects.
In lieu of a one-day Celebrate Oro Valley event this spring, the Town invites you to Celebrate OV all spring long with a 10-week concert series! Beginning Friday, March 6, and running every Friday night through May 8, enjoy live music and scenic views at Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road. This FREE concert series is great for all ages, so grab your friends and family and join us at the Ranch! The music kicks off at 6 p.m. for the first few concerts. (The start time will shift to 7 p.m. as the days get longer). For complete details and the list of performing bands, click here or check out the event calendar at OVAZ.gov.
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE Ask OV with Jessica Hynd
In our latest episode of This is Oro Valley, we sit down with Constituent Services Coordinator Jessica Hynd, who manages Ask OV, your one-stop portal for questions, complaints, concerns and more. She’ll talk about her passion for public service and how she helps residents navigate local government. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Music, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Click here or listen directly on the Town’s website by visiting OVAZ.gov and search for PODCAST.