This is the last of our postings on the five factors that played out in the 2018 Oro Valley election.
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We asked Mayor-elect Joe Winfield what surprised him regarding Oro Valley elections. He is surprised that there are not more candidates; that there aren't more people ready to step up and help their community.
Joe is right. There aren't enough candidates. Thus, Oro Valley elections are decided in the primary.
This time, four residents decided it was their time to run for Mayor and council.
This time, four residents decided it was their time to run for Mayor and council.
They ran with great energy and forethought.
They talked to Oro Valley's residents. They went door-to-door from February through August. They collected many of their own petition signatures. They attended forums. They extended a hand at every chance they got. They made their case.
When the attacks came against them, they turned away, choosing not to be involved in the ugly part of politics. Rather, they turned to the "facts" to support their position.
Joe Winfield, Melanie Barrett, Joyce Jones-Ivey and Josh Nicolson put in the effort to get the job done. And they did.
You will learn more about Oro Valley's incoming Mayor and Council Members with our exclusive interview with each, which we will publish later this month.
You will learn more about Oro Valley's incoming Mayor and Council Members with our exclusive interview with each, which we will publish later this month.
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