The recent topics you’ve covered in LOVE about the upcoming elections and the decisions made by our current Mayor and Council need to be discussed and heard.
I have been a resident of Oro Valley for more than 25 years. After working and living in the City of Tucson, my husband and I chose to relocate and move our family north to the town of Oro Valley. Many things factored into this decision, to include the educational opportunities for our children and their safety. We wanted to raise our children in a safe and vibrant community. We watched Oro Valley grow and prosper and were excited to be a part of its development. Back then, the government was open and transparent, and the community was fully involved and engaged in its growth and progress.
One of the reasons for this was the leadership and direction provided by the Oro Valley Chief of Police, Danny Sharp. I spent close to 32 years with the Tucson Police Department and have known Chief Sharp for more than 40 years. As a young officer, and later as a Commander and Assistant Chief, I worked closely with him and his wife at the Tucson Police Department. When he accepted the job as Chief of Police in Oro Valley, I was thrilled and excited for him. I watched him set the tone for the department and the agency. Under his leadership, the officers flourished and performed at their optimal level. The training he provided and obtained for his officers and the relationships they developed with the community was outstanding! The development and mentoring of his Commanders, to include the current Chief Kara Riley, was second to none. His ability to communicate, engage the community, build trust, and his desire to help others really put his agency and the town of Oro Valley on the map. His focus on public safety in our schools and the community was vitally important to him. Oro Valley developed a reputation as one of the best and safest cities in the State of Arizona.
In recent years, that has all changed! The current lack of transparency, decision making and toxic dynamics in our Mayor and Council Offices is hurting our community.
I have been a resident of Oro Valley for more than 25 years. After working and living in the City of Tucson, my husband and I chose to relocate and move our family north to the town of Oro Valley. Many things factored into this decision, to include the educational opportunities for our children and their safety. We wanted to raise our children in a safe and vibrant community. We watched Oro Valley grow and prosper and were excited to be a part of its development. Back then, the government was open and transparent, and the community was fully involved and engaged in its growth and progress.
One of the reasons for this was the leadership and direction provided by the Oro Valley Chief of Police, Danny Sharp. I spent close to 32 years with the Tucson Police Department and have known Chief Sharp for more than 40 years. As a young officer, and later as a Commander and Assistant Chief, I worked closely with him and his wife at the Tucson Police Department. When he accepted the job as Chief of Police in Oro Valley, I was thrilled and excited for him. I watched him set the tone for the department and the agency. Under his leadership, the officers flourished and performed at their optimal level. The training he provided and obtained for his officers and the relationships they developed with the community was outstanding! The development and mentoring of his Commanders, to include the current Chief Kara Riley, was second to none. His ability to communicate, engage the community, build trust, and his desire to help others really put his agency and the town of Oro Valley on the map. His focus on public safety in our schools and the community was vitally important to him. Oro Valley developed a reputation as one of the best and safest cities in the State of Arizona.
In recent years, that has all changed! The current lack of transparency, decision making and toxic dynamics in our Mayor and Council Offices is hurting our community.
Public Service, no matter what office you hold, is not just a job, it’s a lifestyle. We need a change in our leadership. The town is floundering. The weak leadership and decisions being made by our town government is having a detrimental effect on Oro Valley. The town deserves better! I love Oro Valley and I know that we can do better! It is time for a positive change, and I believe that Danny Sharp is the one to lead the town and this change. I fully support Danny Sharp in his quest to be elected Mayor. I am hoping that the community is ready to get involved and vote “Danny Sharp for Mayor” on August 2, 2022.
Sincerely, Kathleen Robinson
Sincerely, Kathleen Robinson
Assistant Chief of Police (Retired)
