Two weeks ago we asked a simple question as to why someone who is barely a resident of Rancho Vistoso, in terms of tenure, is President of the VCA. Rancho Vistoso makes up one quarter of the households in Oro Valley.
If you are concerned about rising HOA dues and unnecessary capital improvement projects brought on by the current board, then now is your chance to effect change. The VCA has issued a “Call for Candidates” for the Board. Learn more here.
Kick off the New Year by participating in Oro Valley’s Hot Cocoa 5k Run/Walk
Town Finance Department wins award for financial reporting
ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Dec. 13, 2022) – The Town of Oro Valley has just received notification that the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Town for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2020/21. (Source: Town of Oro Valley Media Release)
State of Town Address available online
"Mayor Joe Winfield delivered his fourth State of the Town Address to a record crowd at the Hilton El Conquistador Resort on October 27. His message focused
on the “four pillars
of local government,” and a video of the
event is now available online. Click here or
visit orovalleyaz.gov and type STATE OF THE TOWN ADDRESS into the search bar. This annual event, which is hosted by the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, was also a farewell to Chamber President/ CEO Dave Perry who announced his retirement after 11 years of service. Thank you Dave—we'll miss you!" (Source: Oro Valley Vista Newsletter, December-January 2023)
Its Davis Pediatric Dentistry
For those wonder what is being constructed in the Fry's shopping center on LaCanada, it is a building for Davis Pediatric Dentistry. Their current Oro Valley location is where former Mayor Hiremath housed his practice. Meanwhile...
Hiremath... big advocate of economic growth... no longer practices in Oro Valley
Former Mayor and Dentist, Dr. Satish Hiremath, we believe, sold his practice to or perhaps merged it with Dental Excellence. Hiremath is listed as one of the five practicing physicians. That practice is locate south of Oro Valley. We find it curious, perhaps ironic, that a former Mayor, one passionate about adding business to Oro Valley, moved his practice out of Oro Valley. His philosophy was to "build more rooftops" to attract business. Well, Oro Valley certainly has built more rooftops, thanks to Hiremath. His response? He got out of Oro Valley.
Planning for the 2026 General Plan Begins
"Preparations for the next General Plan have started. The Town’s current General Plan, ratified by voters in 2016, must be acted upon no later than 2026. The first step in initiating the General Plan update is creating and seeking Town Council adoption of a Public Participation Plan (PPP). The PPP identifies the extent of community outreach and methods to reaffirm, adjust or rewrite the current General Plan. An advisory group, composed of Council, Board and Commission members is currently being formed to help create the PPP. Initial input to help identify key stakeholders and ideas for community outreach was gathered from residents through the Community Academy program. Feedback from residents will also be gathered through a survey. Staff anticipates presenting the PPP, which will incorporate the feedback from residents and the PPP Advisory Group to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council next year.' (Source Town of Oro Valley Town Manager's November Report To Council)
"ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Dec.14, 2022) – It's not too late to register for the 9th annual Hot Cocoa 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, January 1, 2023! The race will take place along the multi-use path, beginning at Steam Pump Ranch, and will include snacks, water, and of course, hot cocoa. This is a professionally timed race, and prizes will be awarded to the overall male and female winners and five-year age group categories. Proceeds from the race will benefit Oro Valley’s Round Up for Youth Recreation Scholarship program." Register here. (Source: Town of Oro Valley Media Release)
