Oro Valley Photography Competition 2021 Winners announced Published on April 30, 2021 In 2020 the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance (SAACA) and the Town of Oro Valley partnered to establish a unique project to engage and empower the community. The inaugural Oro Valley Community Photography Competition was established to capture the essence of Oro Valley life, animals, outdoor spaces, and shared experience within the community. Tagged as: , Media Release - Town
Oro Valley receives national budget award for 13th consecutive year Published on April 20, 2021 For the 13th year in a row, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the Town of Oro Valley the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2020 budget. The award represents a significant achievement by the Town of Oro Valley. Tagged as: , Media Release - Town
Mayor Joe Winfield joins mayors across Arizona to celebrate Earth Day Published on April 19, 2021 Ten Arizona mayors, including Oro Valley Mayor Joe Winfield, are joining together to celebrate Earth Day AZ, a new statewide collaboration celebrating the many ways Arizona communities support the Earth with the goal of inspiring residents to take action for Earth Day during the month of April and beyond. Tagged as: , Media Release - Town
Oro Valley announces launch of Keep OV Beautiful Published on April 15, 2021 The Town of Oro Valley has launched a new program for community groups and organizations that want to participate in litter pick-up days throughout the year. Tagged as: , Media Release - Town
Celebrate Oro Valley goes virtual April 19-23 Published on April 06, 2021 We may not be able to gather in person yet, but that won’t stop us from celebrating the community we love. This year, Celebrate Oro Valley will be a virtual event built around the event’s five foundational pillars: Arts & Culture, Science & Technology, Sports & Recreation, Landscape & Wildlife, and Leadership & Dir Tagged as: , Media Release - Town
Roundabout at Hardy/Northern to close April 20-21 for treatment Published on April 01, 2021 Oro Valley, Arizona (March 31, 2021) – On April 20 and 21, the roundabout at Hardy Road and Northern Avenue will be completely closed to through traffic while crews perform roadway surface treatments and striping. Tagged as: , Media Release - Town
Oro Valley responds to Governor Ducey’s latest executive order Published on March 26, 2021 Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced the next phase of COVID-19 business and safety protocols in a new executive order yesterday. While the order relaxes occupancy restrictions for businesses like restaurants, gyms and theaters, it does not change the current mask and social distancing best practices currently in place. In fact, the governor asked businesses to voluntarily continue safety measure Tagged as: , Media Release - Town
Lane restrictions on La Cañada Drive extended through March 27 Published on March 19, 2021 The southbound lanes of La Cañada Drive, between Moore Road and Tangerine Road (adjacent to Leman Academy), will continue to be reduced to one lane of travel through March 27, as crews complete the median improvement project. Motorists can expect traffic congestion in this area as well as possible delays. Please consider alternate routes, and observe posted speed limits. Tagged as: , Media Release - Town
OV Town Council selects James Hazel as presiding municipal judge Published on March 15, 2021 At its March 3, 2021 meeting, Oro Valley Town Council appointed James W. Hazel Jr. as presiding judge for the Oro Valley Municipal Court, effective April 19, 2021. Judge Hazel will succeed Judge George Dunscomb, who is retiring after nearly 22 years of service to Oro Valley. Tagged as: , Media Release - Town
Confidential negotiations and the use of executive session Published on March 05, 2021 At the 3/3/21 Town Council Meeting, a resident requested clarification regarding why certain information pertaining to the current Town negotiations with representatives of Romspen are allowed to remain confidential. The Town’s attorneys have provided the following legal summary of Arizona Revised Statues that specify the parameters regarding the use of Executive Session. Tagged as: , Media Release - Town