The Town of Oro Valley has published the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), a concise and easy-to-read summary of the more detailed Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The PAFR provides residents with key financial information, including revenues, expenditures, net assets, debt, financial ratings, and historical trends. It offers a clear overview of the Town’s fiscal health and achievements, making it more accessible to the community. (Source: Town of Oro Valley Media Release)
The Town of Oro Valley is relaunching its in-person Public Art Tour Program starting February 2, 2025. The tours, which were suspended in 2020 due to the pandemic, are being offered as a pilot program with free participation this season. Tours will take participants to over 20 locations around Oro Valley to view various public art pieces, with stops at the Oro Valley Marketplace and Oro Valley Hospital. Tours are available on select Wednesdays and Sundays from February to April and can be booked online. The town aims to make Oro Valley a prime destination for art lovers and is gathering community feedback to improve future offerings. (Source: Town of Oro Valley Media Release)
The Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD) does not have quotas for traffic tickets, as quotas could pressure officers to issue unnecessary citations. Officers focus on addressing significant traffic violations to ensure public safety, with the goal of correcting unsafe behavior rather than issuing tickets automatically. (Source: Oro Valley Crimefighter, January 2025)
A new Arizona law may limit the Vistoso Community Association’s ability to enforce street parking rules, but a community-wide vote would allow enforcement to continue. If the association loses this authority, it could lead to safety concerns such as blocked views for drivers and pedestrians, restricted access for emergency vehicles, and reduced property values due to unsightly parked vehicles. Residents are urged to participate in the upcoming vote before the annual meeting on March 27, 2025, to help maintain the community’s safety and aesthetics. (Source: VCA Newsletter-January 2025)
Oro Valley gets high marks
Oro Valley, Arizona, has been recognized as the #1 safest and wealthiest retirement community in the United States. This recognition comes from a November 2024 report by GoBankingRates.com, which highlights factors such as low crime rates, high average retirement income ($52,098), and a livability score of 81. (Report) - - -
