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Rosa Dailey is a 20-year Oro Valley resident who moved here to assist her ailing parents. Prior to relocating, she spent eight years as an insurance adjuster and 20 years as a technical writer for companies including Random House and IBM, culminating in work supporting a Steve Jobs-backed IT group involved in the Hubble Space Telescope’s first servicing mission. After later returning to NASA’s engineering directorate, she met her husband, Chris Dailey, an aerospace computer engineer who has contributed to major NASA missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope. In Oro Valley, Dailey focused on raising her twin daughters, both University of Arizona engineering graduates, while also supporting her husband’s career and leading a medical research nonprofit following her retirement from full-time work.
Rosa Dailey is a longtime resident with strong family ties
Dailey has been active in Oro Valley for many years. Her actions have resulted in two very visible community assets: The Aquatic Center and the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve. She helped initiate the feasibility study that led to transforming the municipal pool into the Oro Valley Aquatic Center. Dailey also identified and worked with The Conservation Fund and Preserve Vistoso to turn the former Vistoso golf course into a nature preserve. Today, she remains actively involved in restoration efforts. Over the years, Dailey has assisted residents involved in rezoning efforts by offering guidance on how to get things done in Oro Valley. “I am always glad to help others in the community step up to make a difference.”
Dailey is now seeking a Town Council seat
Dailey is ready to take the next step in leadership for Oro Valley. Over the past five years, she has attended or watched regular Town Council meetings and study sessions on items such as budgets and strategic plans. Dailey has spoken at Council and neighborhood meetings to stay informed on town issues. She also participated in OV Path Forward sessions shaping the next 10-year plan and, based on community surveys on development, parks and recreation, and water sustainability, believes she has a strong understanding of resident priorities moving forward.
Plans to bring Her “Get Things Done” Approach to Council
Dailey believes that plans should lead to results. She describes her approach as collaborative and deliberative, preferring to listen, gather input, and build consensus before moving forward. Once a course of action is agreed upon, she emphasizes the importance of following through to completion. She expects to apply that same methodical style to council decisions and community issues.
Dailey believes that plans should lead to results. She describes her approach as collaborative and deliberative, preferring to listen, gather input, and build consensus before moving forward. Once a course of action is agreed upon, she emphasizes the importance of following through to completion. She expects to apply that same methodical style to council decisions and community issues.
Believes that Council decisions should reflect community values
According to Dailey, “The challenges that any 50-year-old community faces are always multifaceted. There are financial aspects as well as quality of life factors to consider. I think the most important considerations must reflect what our community values - public safety, the environmental stewardship of land and water, recreational amenities that meet the needs of residents of all ages, and growth that does not change the character of our special community.You can learn more about Rosa Dailey and sign her nomination petition that will place her on the ballot here.
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