Oro Valley
Newsletter
November/December 2024
Oro Valley’s Path Forward – The 2026 General Plan Are you interested in OV’s housing, growth, water supply, and more? Sign up for a resident working group to forge goals and actions that produce real results in your community. There’s a topic for all interests. Your voice is needed to make sure OV’s next 10-year community action plan, known as OV’s Path Forward, reflects what residents identified as their priorities and expectations for the future.
ORO VALLEY MAYOR & COUNCIL Joe Winfield, Mayor
Resident working groups will primarily meet online, starting in January 2025. Don’t wait! Click here to sign up for this unique opportunity to spark action in your community or visit OVPathForward.com.
JOIN THE HOUSING RESIDENT WORKING GROUP • Kick-off in January 2025 • Commit to roughly 4-6 hours a month • Most meetings will be online
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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OV Project Round-Up Here’s the latest scoop on a few of Oro Valley’s most anticipated projects. Please note that these updates were accurate as of publication date; however, due to the nature of construction projects and unforeseen weather events, projects are subject to change. Got questions? Contact us at ask@orovalleyaz.gov or 520-229-4711. Town Court Expansion: Phase 1 is complete. New attorney meeting rooms, a jury deliberation room, public restrooms, and an expanded lobby will improve efficiencies for both staff and the public. Phase 2 of the project has begun, with completion expected by late spring 2025. Community & Recreation Center Entryway and Elevator: Accessibility upgrades are progressing at the CRC. The new elevator will be installed in November, and the front entryway is being lowered to accommodate all visitors. Completion is expected in early 2025. Steam Pump Ranch Shade Structure: A new shade structure, equipped with lights, misters, and outlets, will be completed by early 2025. It will provide a great benefit for Farmers Market visitors, summer campers and many community events. Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve: Town Council approved initial design plans for the Desert Ecosystem Restoration Project. Efforts to manage invasive plants, such as buffelgrass and Russian thistle, are ongoing, drawing from lessons learned from other regional restoration projects.
The Oro Valley Concert Series is BACK! The Oro Valley Concert Series has been a cornerstone of our community for more than 20 years, and this year, it’s better than ever! This free concert series, presented by the Town of Oro Valley in partnership with the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA), provides local musicians with the opportunity to showcase their talents at various venues throughout Oro Valley, offering residents and visitors a diverse musical experience that spans genres from jazz and rock to country and classical. Held at some of the town’s most scenic and accessible venues, including Oro Valley Marketplace, Riverfront Park, El Conquistador, a Hilton Resort, Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa, and Tohono Chul, this concert series brings the community together to enjoy live music under the beautiful Southern Arizona skies. Click here or visit www.saaca.org/ ovconcertseries.html and book mark this web page so you’ll always have quick access to the concert schedule!