Bits and Pieces

Town Council fails to consider financial results on a timely basis

Forever, it seems, the town staff updated the Oro Valley Town Council on financial results. It was a monthly report that discussed spending and receives of all major funds. It was a source of transparency for all residents.  In January, the council voted to change that to quarterly reporting or results. As of April 19, 2023 not a single monthly financial report has actually appeared on a 2023 Council Agenda.  It's Mayor Winfield's job to set the agenda.

The Budget and Finance Commission, a group of unelected residents who have no authority over anything, see the monthly financials at each of their meetings. Mayor Winfield is the council liaison to that Board. So, if you want to know how the town is doing financially, you have to attend their meetings.  Fortunately, their meetings are short and contain little substance.

These are the neighbors that are resolutely opposed to the OVCN sports complex request

LOVE has referred to OVCN Neighbors in our postings on the OVCN matter. These are individuals who oppose the rezoning of land adjacent to the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene (OVCN). The Church wants to build sports facilities on this land. The "neighbors" cover a very large portion of the original section of Oro Valley. 

We've created the panel at right for you to see the large area of opposition. It includes four neighborhoods: Linda Vista Citrus Tracts 2; Shadow Mountain Estates, Campo Bello and Oro Valley Estates. 

One trip through those neighborhoods and you will know why there is such resolute, united opposition to the OVCN request.

Oro Vally SR77 Wildlife Game and Fence is complete 

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (April 7, 2023) – The Town of Oro Valley is holding a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, April 19 to celebrate the completion of the State Route 77 (Oracle Road) Wildlife Gate and Fence project. 

The ribbon cutting is the culmination of a years-long collaboration between the Town, surrounding neighbors and regional partners to preserve scenic views and protect wildlife along SR 77 north of Tangerine Road. The ribbon cutting will start at 9 a.m. at 2746 E. Scenic Overlook Place (the west side of SR 77 at Scenic Overlook Place). Parking will be available in the neighborhood along two streets. A-frame signs will provide instructions on where to park as well as directions to the ribbon cutting staging area.

The Pima Association of Governments and the Regional Transportation Authority funded this project. (Source: Town of Oro Valley Media Release)

Friends of Pusch Ridge Golf host Cinco De Mayo Scramble

The date is May 5. The time is 8:00 am. Its a Friday. So that's another good reason to take the day off and play nine holes on this beautiful course. Register here.

(Source: Friends of Pusch Ridge Golf email)

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