Oro Valley
Newsletter
September/October 2024
ELECTION RESULTS
Oro Valley election results
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 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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On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Oro Valley Town Council voted to declare and adopt the results of the 2024 Oro Valley Primary Election, which was conducted by the Pima County Elections Department. For the three open councilmember seats, incumbent Harry “Mo” Greene received enough votes to retain his seat. Candidates Mary Pictured: Councilmember Harry "Mo" Greene and Murphy and Elizabeth Robb secured the other two seats. Councilmember-Elects Elizabeth Robb and Mary Murphy. Councilmembers will be officially sworn in and seated at the November 6, 2024, regular Council meeting. Congratulations to Councilmember Mo Greene, and Councilmember-Elects Mary Murphy and Elizabeth Robb! In a future edition of the Vista, we’ll get to know more about our new Councilmembers, as well as thank our outgoing Councilmembers Tim Bohen and Steve Solomon for their many years of service.
Mayor Winfield is named 2024 Outstanding Public Official Congratulations to Mayor Joe Winfield who was honored by the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association (APRA) as the 2024 Outstanding Public Official. The award, which was presented at the APRA annual conference, was given in recognition of Mayor Winfield's exceptional leadership and dedication to parks, recreation and conservation. The award nomination states that Mayor Winfield’s “tireless advocacy for parks, conservation, and community engagement has enriched the lives of Oro Valley's residents and visitors alike.”
OV Project Round-Up We know our residents are eagerly anticipating some of OV’s construction projects (and so are we!). Here’s the scoop on the most talked about projects in town. Got questions? Please contact us at ask@orovalleyaz.gov or 520-229-4711. Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve: The Town has contracted Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the next phase of improvements at the preserve. Staff has been engaging with key stakeholders and will present design concepts to Town Council in September 2024. Pusch Ridge Golf Course Bridge: The golf path bridge on Hole #7 has been demolished, and the new bridge is expected to be completed in October 2024.
Community & Recreation Center Entryway and Elevator: To improve accessibility, the entryway is being lowered and a new elevator will be installed. After key infrastructure updates, this project is back on track, with completion expected in early 2025. Town Court Expansion: The court expansion project at the Town Hall campus is on schedule and progressing well, including attorney meeting rooms, a jury deliberation room and public restrooms. The estimated completion date is April 2025.