Bits and Pieces

Town announces Parks and Recreation master plan open community meeting date: January 23
"The Town will host a community meeting on Thursday, January 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall Council Chambers, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive. The meeting will start with a 30-minute presentation about the project and then open up for public discussion so we can hear from you." (source: Town Of Oro Valley News Release.)

You can learn about this master plan project at this website.

It's a sellers market for Oro Valley homes
Oro Valley continues to be a seller's market for all homes prices at under $600,000. The total number of homes available (60) is at its lowest level in two years. Most of the homes available for sale have price range over $600,000. The median sales price of a home has not changed in zip 85755 but is up a bit in zip 85737 (when comparing a 3-month period this year to last year). (Source: Long Realty)

Water rate increase likely to occur in August
The town in the process of increasing our water rates. The rate increase will happen in August. There will be a public hearing in at the June 3 council meeting. The increase is inevitable unless residents become involved.

According to our water expert:
"The new rates come from a financial model put together by an outside consultant. The assumptions are documented, but not defended. The primary goal appeared to be taking the opportunity to re-examine the split between potable water rates and reclaimed water rates in light of the closure of the Vistoso golf course and the resulting drop in demand for reclaimed water."

Supervisor Candidate Rex Scott on Jim Horn's "Oro Valley Podcast"
This week, Jim Horn interviews Rex Scott, candidate for Pima County Supervisor, District 1. Rex talks about his qualifications and his goals if he’s elected. Listen on www.orovalleypodcast.com or on the Apple Stitcher, or Google Play apps (key words; "Oro Valley Podcast") .

Section of LaCholla closing from January 27 to April 22

The widening of LaCholla Blvd continues. The section from Lambert Lane to Overton will be closed for an extended period. "Local access to homes, churches and other facilities on La Cholla Boulevard will be maintained throughout the closure. La Cañada Drive has been designated as the detour route." (see panel)

The town is closing the section in order to allow construction in that area in a safe manner. (source)


Council candidate handbooks now available
Those interested in running for council can get candidate handbooks by making an appointment with town clerk Mike Standish (520-229-4700).  There are 3 council seats up for elections. "The number of signatures required is at least 463 and not more than 925. Candidates may turn in nomination papers from 8 a.m. on March 9, 2020, to 5 p.m. on April 6, 2020." (Source) The primary election will be on August 4.