Marana’s State Sale Tax revenues growing faster than Ovo Valley’s
A reader has provided us with a chart that illustrates the contrasting trends in state shared revenues between Oro Valley and Marana. These revenues encompass funds obtained by the State from various sources like sales taxes, income taxes, highway fees, and more, with a portion of these collections being distributed to cities and towns. The data is intriguing as it offers valuable insights into how different growth strategies affect the financial stability of these two municipalities.Marana has a high growth strategy… Oro Valley does not
Thus, as one would expect, the data reveals an impressive 84% increase in state revenue to Marana from 2018 to 2022. Marana’s population grew 19% population during the same time period. In contrast, Oro Valley experienced a 6% population growth during the same period. Still, its state revenue grew a substantial 64%.
Here’s the chart:
Indeed, there is a discernible difference in the growth of state shared tax revenues each town received but…
Oro Valley and Marana stand as distinct entities with unique approaches. While Marana actively pursues robust growth, leveraging its strategic location along I-10 to attract commercial businesses, Oro Valley, due to its considerable distance from the interstate and the preferences of its residents, takes a different approach. Oro Valley aims for controlled growth without compromising its reputation as an excellent place to live. Additionally, these two towns are notably different in terms of aesthetics. Marana lacks physical allure and is primarily characterized by cluster zoning and flat desert. On the other hand, Oro Valley boasts visual charm, nestled beside the Catalina Mountains. In this regard, there is no comparison between the two communities.
Oro Valley and Marana stand as distinct entities with unique approaches. While Marana actively pursues robust growth, leveraging its strategic location along I-10 to attract commercial businesses, Oro Valley, due to its considerable distance from the interstate and the preferences of its residents, takes a different approach. Oro Valley aims for controlled growth without compromising its reputation as an excellent place to live. Additionally, these two towns are notably different in terms of aesthetics. Marana lacks physical allure and is primarily characterized by cluster zoning and flat desert. On the other hand, Oro Valley boasts visual charm, nestled beside the Catalina Mountains. In this regard, there is no comparison between the two communities.
