Council Tables State Lands Annexation... Focus on Ina and Oracle

A unanimous pause and a redirection of focus

Last week, the Oro Valley Town Council voted unanimously, 7-0, to pause further staff work on the potential annexation of 888 acres of Arizona State Trust Land near Tangerine and Thornydale roads. Instead, Council directed staff to focus on annexation opportunities near Oracle and Ina roads. Key factors in Council's decision included uncertainty about whether the annexation would generate sufficient long-term financial benefits, concerns that nearby commercial development in Marana would capture much of the new residents' retail spending, and the Arizona State Land Department's insistence that the Town annex both the northern and southern parcels rather than pursue only the southern parcel.

Long-term financial benefits of this annexation are uncertain
Staff estimated that development of the 888 acres could generate approximately $24.5 million in one-time revenues from construction sales taxes, permit fees, and other development-related charges, along with approximately $3.1 million in annual recurring revenues. Developers would construct most of the infrastructure, but the Town would assume responsibility for maintaining certain public roads, with maintenance costs estimated at approximately $1 million over ten years. These were preliminary estimates rather than a comprehensive long-term financial analysis. Council members questioned whether the additional revenues would justify the Town's ongoing responsibilities for roads, public safety, water and other municipal services.

Marana would likey capture much of the retail spending
Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey questioned how much of the sales tax revenue generated by new residents would actually benefit Oro Valley. With substantial commercial development already underway in neighboring Marana, particularly along Tangerine Road, residents of the proposed development could do much of their shopping outside Oro Valley. That would reduce the financial benefits of adding nearly 2,000 housing units to the Town. Jones-Ivey expressed doubt that the limited commercial development proposed within the annexation area would generate enough revenue to offset the costs of providing municipal services. She concluded that she had not heard sufficient evidence to support moving forward.

State Land Department require annexation of both parcels...but only one is potentially attractive
Another significant factor was the Arizona State Land Department's position that the approximately 300 acres north of Tangerine Road and 540 acres south of Tangerine Road must be considered together. Mayor Joe Winfield had previously suggested prioritizing annexation of the southern parcel while placing the northern parcel at a lower priority. However, Town staff reported that the State Land Department would not support separating the properties. The department considers the entire 888 acres a single package. This left Council with the choice of pursuing annexation of both parcels or putting the entire proposal on hold. Council chose the latter.

Although LOVE previously raised water availability as a consideration in this annexation, Town Water Utility Director Peter Abraham explained that the proposed development is included in the Town's recently approved 100-year assured water supply designation, which is based entirely on groundwater availability and does not depend on CAP water deliveries.

Result: Staff to focus on commercial annexation opportunities
Council's decision does not foreclose the possibility of annexing the State Trust Land in the future. Rather, it places the proposal on hold while the Town focuses on potentially more immediate revenue opportunities. For now, staff will turn its attention to pursuing the annexation of three commercial centers near Oracle and Ina roads. These properties could generate approximately $1.6 million annually in additional sales tax revenue without the extensive development and infrastructure requirements associated with the State Trust Land. However, annexation will require the consent of property owners, an obstacle that has complicated previous efforts.

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Bits and Pieces

Naranja Drive traffic restrictions next week

Motorists traveling on Naranja Drive between First Avenue and La Cañada Drive should expect delays on Monday, October 12, and Tuesday, October 13, as the Town conducts road improvements under its Pavement Preservation Program. Traffic will be restricted to one lane through the construction area. Access to nearby neighborhoods will be limited, although streets with only one entrance from Naranja Drive will remain accessible. Residents are encouraged to use Lambert Lane or Tangerine Road as alternate routes. Traffic officers will assist motorists at the intersections of Lambert Lane with First Avenue and La Cañada Drive. Visitors to the Oro Valley Library should enter through the Town Hall parking lot off La Cañada Drive. The Naranja Drive multi-use path will also be an active construction zone and should be avoided. For additional information, contact the Town's Public Works Department at 520-229-4850. (Source: Town of Oro Valley Media Release)

Oro Valley seeks residents to fill nine board and commission vacancies

The Town of Oro Valley is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on its volunteer boards and commissions. These groups advise the Town Council on matters ranging from land use and development to parks, water resources, and historic preservation. The Town reports nine current or upcoming vacancies across five boards and commissions.

• Historic Preservation Commission: 2 vacancies
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: 3 vacancies
• Planning and Zoning Commission: 2 vacancies
• Stormwater Utility Commission: 1 vacancy
• Water Utility Commission: 1 vacancy

Applicants must be Oro Valley residents, be available to attend scheduled meetings, and complete the Town's Community Academy during their term. Appointments are generally for two or three years, depending on the board or commission. Positions will remain open until filled. Interested residents can click here to learn more and submit an application. (Source: Town of Oro Valley Media Release)

Pusch Ridge Golf Course reopens October 24 after a successful season
The Pusch Ridge Golf Course is preparing to reopen for its sixth season since its 2021 revival, with October 24 as the projected opening date. According to the Friends of Pusch Ridge Golf, the nine-hole course hosted 20,858 rounds last season, attracting residents, visitors, and golfers of all ages. The organization is expanding its marketing efforts to 17 local hotels and resorts and 13 apartment communities. A $49 visitor package includes nine holes of golf, a cart, rental clubs, and golf balls. Meanwhile, volunteers continue improving the course's environmental features, including butterfly gardens and 27 bird nesting boxes installed to date. The group expects to complete Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary certification next spring. A celebration golf tournament is scheduled for November 20. For more information, visit Friends of Pusch Ridge Golf.  (Source: FOPRG Newsletter)

Proposition 431: Time To Vote On Oro Valley’s Path Forward

Time to vote on OV’s future!
Whether you’ve received your mail-in ballot or are heading to the polls on November 3, you’ll encounter something new to consider, Proposition 431. This is OV’s Path Forward, a 10-year General Plan created by residents over the past three years.

The plan prioritizes what residents value most
Like previous General Plans, OV’s Path Forward emphasizes the aspects of living in Oro Valley that residents value most. It prioritizes safety, conservation of scenic views and the natural desert landscape, as well as quality parks and roadways.

It also sets a roadmap for our future
The plan offers more specific guidance than previous plans, which is expected as the Town continues to mature. It also addresses resident expectations, including support for attracting more retail and restaurant options, responsible water use, and sound fiscal management.

And produces tangible results in our community
The plan includes 286 specific, measurable actions for the Town to implement over the next 10 years. Previous General Plans have led to noticeable outcomes such as Oro Valley’s public art program, the widening of La Cholla Road, improvements to Naranja Park, and increased conservation efforts for saguaros and significant native trees.

New projects featured in this plan include the creation of gathering spaces, support for mixed-use developments, and enhanced transparency and community engagement related to water management and Town finances.

Your vote matters!
Voting on the General Plan is the most significant way to shape the future of Oro Valley. This is the only Town planning effort that requires voter approval. Your vote will help determine the goals, policies, and actions that guide the Town over the next decade.

Read the plan
If you haven’t already, please take some time to review the full list of priorities before casting your vote. You can read the plan at OVPathForward.com or find a display copy at the Oro Valley Public Library, the Community and Recreation Center, or the lobbies of the Community and Economic Development Building and the Administration Building at Town Hall.

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Board Upholds “Sanatorium” Interpretation. Opens Door For Assisted Living And Memory Care On Vacant Parcel North of Safeway

Board decided what is permitted, not what will be built
The Oro Valley Board of Adjustment on Monday upheld the Town Planning and Zoning Administrator’s interpretation that the term “sanatorium,” a permitted use under the Rancho Vistoso Planned Area Development, can include assisted living and memory care. The decision does not approve a development on the vacant parcel immediately north of Safeway. It answers only the zoning question of whether those uses can fall within the PAD’s existing “sanatorium” designation.

The Board upheld staff’s interpretation after relatively little discussion. Members did not issue findings or explain why they agreed with staff’s reading of the PAD. 

A permitted use is not an approved project
This does not mean that a “sanatorium” is being built there. It means only that assisted living and memory care may be proposed because the Rancho Vistoso PAD permits those uses under the term “sanatorium.” Any actual development proposal would still have to go through the Town’s normal development review process. Staff would first review the proposal for compliance with applicable zoning and development requirements. The applicant would then be required to hold at least two neighborhood meetings, and the project would undergo review of issues including traffic, landscaping, walls and architecture. If the applicant seeks a rezoning or amendment to the PAD, Town Council approval would be required.

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A difficult parcel with a long history
The approximately eight acre commercial parcel has been the subject of development proposals before. LOVE first wrote about plans for what we called “tiny homes” in 2021. That eventually became the Avilla Homes proposal for single story rental housing. Residents raised concerns about converting commercial land to residential use, compatibility with nearby homes, and especially access and traffic. The parcel is hemmed in by existing development and has limited ways to move traffic in and out. In January 2024, the Town Council unanimously rejected the Avilla proposal. LOVE later wrote that the Avilla experience showed how sustained resident involvement can shape the review of a difficult development site.

The traffic problem extends well beyond this parcel
Those access concerns are part of a much larger transportation issue surrounding Rancho Vistoso Boulevard, Woodburne Avenue and the northern Safeway entrance. Town staff has already identified the area as needing improvement. Public Works Director Paul Keesler told the Council earlier this year that the Woodburne and Safeway northern access area has experienced roughly five to six crashes a year. The Town had budgeted about $747,000 in roadway impact fee funding for changes that included lane reconfiguration, increased left turn storage and median reconstruction. Staff later reconsidered that plan as additional development proposals emerged in the area.

Sprouts proposal adds another piece to the puzzle
One of those proposals is Vistoso Marketplace, a planned commercial center across Rancho Vistoso Boulevard that is expected to include a Sprouts Farmers Market as its anchor. The project caused staff to look at the entire area rather than simply repair the Woodburne intersection. By August, staff was recommending that a future traffic signal be placed at the Safeway northern entrance, directly across from the proposed Vistoso Marketplace access. Keesler told the Council that a signal at that location is warranted even under existing traffic conditions. The parcel involved in Monday’s Board of Adjustment hearing sits immediately beside an intersection the Town is already trying to redesign while another significant commercial development is being planned across the street.

Monday answered only the first question
The Board of Adjustment settled a narrow issue. Under the existing Rancho Vistoso PAD, assisted living and memory care qualify as a permitted “sanatorium” use. It did not decide whether a particular facility should be built on this parcel or whether a future site plan will adequately address traffic, access and compatibility with surrounding properties. Those questions remain for another day. Given the history of this parcel, a proposed Sprouts development across Rancho Vistoso Boulevard and the Town’s ongoing work on the surrounding roadway system, that future review may prove far more consequential than Monday’s zoning interpretation. 

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Council Considers Addressing Land Use Code and Data Centers

Oro Valley considers getting ahead of the issue
Tomorrow, the Oro Valley Town Council will consider whether to begin reviewing the Town Code as it relates to data centers. As it stands now, Oro Valley does not appear to have development regulations written specifically for large-scale data centers. That leaves the Town relying on existing zoning categories and development standards for a type of use that can differ significantly from a conventional office, warehouse or industrial building. At a minimum, we expect that Council will consider whether the code should be clarified or amended so that any future proposal is evaluated under standards that reflect Oro Valley’s community values.

Southern Arizona communities are doing the same
Oro Valley is not alone. Local governments across Southern Arizona have been examining the same issue. Marana adopted specific data center regulations in 2024 and is now considering additional requirements dealing with noise and decommissioning. Tucson adopted regulations for large-scale data centers in August 2026 following a year-long review. Pima County is currently developing its own zoning-code text amendment, including standards for development, design and noise mitigation, after the Board of Supervisors initiated the process in 2025.

A land use with unusually large land and community impacts... but not as much economically

The issue is a complex one. Large data centers can occupy dozens or even more than 100 acres and contain hundreds of thousands or more than a million square feet of buildings. They can require extraordinary amounts of electricity, in some cases enough to power roughly 100,000 homes, while water use can vary considerably depending on the cooling system employed. They can also require substations, backup generators and extensive mechanical equipment. Construction can create hundreds or thousands of temporary jobs and generate significant construction sales tax revenue. However, once operating, these facilities may provide relatively few permanent jobs compared with their size and investment. Significant property tax revenue can also be generated by a data center. That revenue, however, would not go directly to the Town of Oro Valley because the Town does not levy a property tax. Thus, communities must weigh potential tax and economic benefits against concerns involving water, power infrastructure, noise, building scale, nearby residential uses and the amount of land devoted to a relatively low-employment use.

Barrett advocated for a proactive data center zoning review during her campaign
During her election campaign, Mayor-elect Melanie Barrett made her position clear. “I am against Data Centers in or adjacent to Oro Valley,” she wrote, adding that, if elected, she would “...review our Town Code to see what can be done to address this issue proactively.” Barrett cited concerns about water and energy demand, limited long-term employment and potential effects on Oro Valley’s quality of life. She also pointed to the large State Trust Land parcels adjoining Oro Valley as areas that could someday attract interest from data center developers. (Source: Melanie Barrett campaign website.)

Setting the rules before a proposal arrives
Wednesday’s discussion does not put a data center proposal before the Council, nor does it commit the Town to any particular regulation. It begins a more basic conversation about whether Oro Valley should establish the rules before such a proposal arrives. Given what neighboring jurisdictions are already doing, reviewing the Town Code now gives Oro Valley an opportunity to decide in advance where, if anywhere, large data centers should be permitted and what protections should be required for residents, water resources and the character of the community.

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Bits and Pieces

Oro Valley earns national financial reporting award for fourteenth consecutive year
The Town of Oro Valley has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for its report covering the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. The award recognizes financial reports that are clear, accessible and useful to the public, including how well they explain a community’s financial position and use of taxpayer resources. Oro Valley has now received the award for 14 consecutive years.

New town "Community Report" tracks progress on Town priorities
Oro Valley’s first Community Report is essentially a progress report on the Town’s 2026-27 Strategic Plan, covering work completed during fiscal year 2025/26. It is organized around seven focus areas and highlights specific projects, outcomes and performance measures rather than simply listing Town activities. For example, the report says the Town treated or repaired 58 lane miles of roadway, provided 76,213 transit rides, and issued more than 9,000 WaterSmart leak alerts. It also reports on projects ranging from the OV Trails Connect Master Plan and Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve to the new police facility, water infrastructure and financial stability measures. Read the report.

Protect your property from deed and title fraud
The latest OVPD "CrimeFighter Newsletter" highlights deed and title fraud, a scheme in which someone uses forged documents, stolen personal information or a false identity to transfer, sell or borrow against property they do not own. OVPD notes that vacant land, rental properties, second homes and properties owned free and clear can be especially attractive targets because fraudulent activity may be harder for the legitimate owner to notice. Residents are encouraged to periodically check their property records, watch for unexpected notices involving ownership, liens or mailing-address changes, and sign up for free alert services. These include the:

• Arizona Early Real Estate Sales Alert System
• Pima County Recorder Fraud Notify

Proposition 431 Election Guide and outreach sessions now underway

The Oro Valley’s official 2026 election publicity pamphlet has been mailed to every household with a registered voter. The guide includes information about Proposition 431, OV’s Path Forward, along with key election dates and voting information. Residents can also view the pamphlet online or pick up a printed copy at the front lobby of any Town building.

The Town is also continuing its Proposition 431 outreach efforts. Residents will be able to stop by Town information booths to learn more this month:

• The Farmers Market at Steam Pump Ranch on October 10
• OV Spooktacular at James D. Kriegh Park on October 17
• Rancho Vistoso Fall Festival at Moore Loop Park on October 24. 

In addition, the Town is also offering presentations to HOAs and other local groups that want more information about the proposed General Plan before voting. Request a presentation by contacting the Town’s OV’s Path Forward team or calling 520-229-4836.

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October at Steam Pump Ranch

Happy October, Oro Valley! 

With monsoon season over and temperatures more moderate, the Oro Valley Historical Society invites residents to visit historic Steam Pump Ranch. The Pusch House Museum is open each Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, where visitors can see artifacts uncovered during the Society’s summer digitizing project. Self-guided tours are free, and volunteers are available to answer questions and provide additional information. Donations are gratefully accepted to help keep Oro Valley history alive.

A busy October 10 at the Ranch
October 10 will bring several activities to Steam Pump Ranch. The first-place prize in the Jim Click Raffle for Millions, a Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Roush Edition, will be on display. Raffle tickets are $25 each or five for $100, and all proceeds from tickets sold by Oro Valley Historical Society volunteers go directly to the Society. More information is available at millionsfortucson.org.

Helping foster children
Gap Ministries will also participate October 10 as part of the Historical Society’s Be Our Ranch Guest program, which invites nonprofit organizations to connect with the Oro Valley community. Requested donations to help foster children include condiments, spices, peanut butter and jelly, syrup, and canned and boxed goods. Donations may be dropped off at the Pusch House Museum. Learn more at gapmin.com.

Explore the Ranch with a naturalist
Visitors can also take a gentle one-hour guided tour of Steam Pump Ranch with a naturalist who will share information about the area’s plants, wildlife, geology and people. Tours begin at 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. and conclude at the Society-maintained Heritage Garden, where visitors can see a replica Hohokam pit house.

Artists capture Steam Pump Ranch
The Sonoran Plein Air Artists will be at the Ranch from 8 a.m. to noon October 10, creating paintings inspired by the Catalina Mountains, historic buildings, farmers’ market activity and Heritage Garden. Visitors will have an opportunity to watch the artists work in real time. More information is available at Sonoran Plein Air Painters.

Day of Caring comes to the Heritage Garden
On October 17, the Historical Society will participate in the United Way Day of Caring from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. United Way volunteers will join Society volunteers in the Heritage Garden to plant, harvest, prepare beds, dig irrigation holes, spread wood chips and perform other work that helps the garden grow. Those interested in participating can learn more at United Way of Tucson.

More art on October 24
Artists from the Southern Arizona Arts Guild will visit Steam Pump Ranch on October 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., using the Ranch as inspiration for their work. Two Guild artists have previously donated artwork to the Oro Valley Historical Society, and those pieces are displayed in the Museum. Additional information is available at ovhistory.org.

Growing roses in the desert
On October 26, the Tucson Garden Club will meet at the Parks and Recreation office at Steam Pump Ranch for a presentation by Terry Swartz of the Tucson Rose Society. Attendees will learn how to select, plant and care for roses in the desert and will take a short walk to the Heritage Garden to see the rose garden created through collaboration between the Historical Society and Tucson Garden Club. The presentation is free, with donations accepted. More information is available at tucsongardenclub.com.

A not-too-scary Halloween visit
The month ends October 31 with another opportunity to visit the Pusch House Museum and see its historical artifacts. The Historical Society promises the visit will not be scary, although it notes that previous investigations of the nearly 150-year-old house have suggested visitors and volunteers may not always be alone.

Laugh and learn at the library
One October event takes place away from Steam Pump Ranch. On October 7 at 1 p.m., the Oro Valley Historical Society will present a program at the Oro Valley Public Library featuring Roger Nichols, a Society Board member and Professor Emeritus at the University of Arizona. Nichols will share a collection of American Indian cartoons gathered over 30 years in a presentation designed to be both informative and entertaining. The program is free, with donations accepted to support the Society’s work preserving Oro Valley history. More information is available at ovhistory.org.

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Oro Valley Can Cover the 2027 CAP Cut. But Can It Cover Future Growth?

The 14% CAP 2027 and 2028 delivery cut can managed...
Last week, LOVE reported that the proposed State Trust Land annexation could eventually require roughly 1,000 acre-feet of water a year, about 10% of Oro Valley’s current CAP allocation. We also noted that CAP conditions have worsened since Water Utility Director Peter Abraham raised concerns last year about supplying that land. 

...but it requires a new water utilization strategy
Beginning in 2027, Oro Valley is expecting about a 14% reduction in CAP deliveries. At the September 14 Water Utility Commission (WUC)  meeting, Mitch Basefsky, Stakeholder Outreach Coordinator for the Central Arizona Project and Abraham explained how that reduction is expected to affect Oro Valley. Abraham said the Town anticipates losing a little more than 1,400 acre-feet of CAP deliveries in 2027. But he does not expect that reduction to create an immediate water shortage for current customers. Here's how Abraham plans to manage the reduction.

The Arizona Water Bank is expected to make Oro Valley whole
Oro Valley already has an agreement with the Arizona Water Banking Authority (AWBA) that allows the Town to obtain replacement water during shortages. Abraham said more than 600,000 acre-feet is stored in the Tucson Active Management Area and that Oro Valley has access to a portion of that water. His current plan is to use the Water Bank to offset the projected CAP reduction and effectively restore the Town to its full 10,305 acre-foot CAP allocation for planning purposes.

Oro Valley also has substantial stored water of its own and NWRRDS will help bring in more
Abraham said Oro Valley currently has just under 30,000 acre-feet of long-term storage credits in the Tucson Active Management Area and expects that amount to continue growing. The Northwest Recharge Recovery Delivery System is also expected to begin operating in early 2027, reducing groundwater pumping and giving the Town additional flexibility in how it uses its CAP supply. 

But NWRRDS is not a quick fix. First, NWRRDS does not increase Oro Valley’s water entitlement. It gives the Town a better way to recover and deliver water to which it is already entitled, reducing reliance on groundwater and improving flexibility in how the Town manages its existing supplies. Second, as we reported in August, it will take time for the Town to introduce NWRRDS water into the Oro Valley water system because it has different water chemistry than the groundwater currently delivered to customers, requiring the Utility to carefully blend and monitor the new supply as it is introduced into the distribution system. 

These protections are intended to buy time... they are not permanent solutions...
The important point is that Abraham, speaking at the commission meeting, did not describe these measures as a permanent answer to declining Colorado River supplies. He said the Town’s firming strategies (backup water-supply measures) were created for situations like the one now developing and are intended to “buy us the decades we need” to develop the next set of water supply solutions.

Replacing or augmenting any significant piece of the CAP water supply is decades off

Arizona is actively studying long-term water sources, including desalination, imported water, reuse and brackish groundwater. But projects capable of replacing a meaningful share of Colorado River water remain in the study and planning stages. State planning documents have acknowledged that some projects could take as long as 30 years to implement. That means Arizona may have to manage declining Colorado River supplies for many years before any new source can replace or augment a significant portion of CAP water.

That brings the 852 State Land annexation question back into focus
The September discussion does not change what LOVE reported last week. Oro Valley appears well positioned to manage the expected 2027 CAP reduction given what Oro Valley  is today. The longer-term question is different. 

Why should Oro Valley make a permanent commitment to supply water to a new area at a time when CAP deliveries are being reduced, future CAP projections remain challenging, long term solutions are decades away and the Town will be increasingly reliant on stored water and other firming strategies to protect its existing customers?

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Publisher Note: The agreement requiring the CAP reduction must be approved by the Arizona Legislature. As of this date, that approval has not occurred. 

Flock Cameras in Oro Valley: Safety, Surveillance and Safeguards

Flock sits at the center of a growing privacy-versus-public-safety national debate

There is quite a bit of discussion about traffic surveillance systems going on both nationally and locally. The main character in that discussion is a company called Flock Safety. It is one of several companies that provide automated license plate reader systems that photograph passing vehicles, record plate and vehicle information, and make those records searchable by law enforcement. The debate centers on whether collecting and sharing this information on large numbers of people who are not suspected of a crime intrudes on individual privacy and constitutional rights, or whether the systems are a reasonable and useful law-enforcement tool. Oro Valley is one of Flock’s many customers in Arizona.

One view has been presented to council at almost every meeting for the past two years…Flock is “bad”
For about two years, two speakers affiliated with Deflock Tucson have regularly appeared during the call-to-audience portion of Town Council meetings. Deflock Tucson’s objective is to end the use of Flock and similar automated license plate reader systems, which it considers a form of mass surveillance. At meeting after meeting, the speakers have made essentially the same points: The cameras record the movements of people who are not suspected of crimes, the data can be shared across jurisdictions, the systems can be misused, and existing safeguards and audit procedures are not sufficient to protect privacy. So far, their appeals have not led the Town Council to change course, but they have remained steadfast in their effort to have Oro Valley discontinue the system.

OVPD says Flock has become an important investigative tool
OVPD says its Flock system now includes 20 cameras strategically located throughout Oro Valley. The cameras are owned and maintained by Flock Safety. According to the department, the system is used to develop investigative leads, locate vehicles connected to crimes, identify wanted subjects and assist in active investigations. Lt. Kevin Peterson told LOVE that Flock also provides an officer-safety benefit by helping police locate vehicles associated with potentially dangerous individuals and can save officers and detectives significant time. He emphasized that Flock does not replace traditional investigative work, but gives officers another resource that can make that work more efficient and effective.

OVPD says safeguards are in place to ensure proper use
The department retains Flock data for 30 days, explaining that crimes are not always reported immediately and investigations may begin days after an incident. OVPD says Oro Valley data is shared only with agencies it approves, with standing access limited to local and state agencies in Arizona; requests from outside Arizona are reviewed case by case and must have a verified criminal-justice purpose. The system also includes audit tools designed to flag unusual activity, including repeated searches by an officer, searches outside the agency network and repeated searches of the same plate. OVPD says the system has assisted in cases involving stolen vehicles, arrest warrants, missing persons and other investigations, including a kidnapping solved within hours and the arrest of an out-of-state suspect wanted in connection with a double homicide.

Flock dominates Arizona’s license plate reader market
Flock is by far the largest provider of automated license plate reader systems in Arizona. A volunteer-maintained statewide inventory currently identifies about 1,920 Flock cameras in 43 Arizona communities, representing about 84% of the identifiable plate readers in those cities. The figures are not an official census, but they show the size of Flock’s footprint compared with competitors. Some other Arizona communities use similar technology from other companies. Marana and Phoenix use Motorola’s Vigilant system rather than Flock, while Tucson Police partners with Axon for license plate readers and live-video cameras.

Oro Valley’s top public safety record gives us confidence
Oro Valley also has a long record as one of Arizona’s safest communities. SafeWise ranked it Arizona’s safest city in 2025 and third safest in 2026. We have confidence that OVPD understands which law-enforcement tools are appropriate and how they should be used. Based on what we have learned, Flock appears to be a useful and properly controlled tool that fits squarely within OVPD’s public-safety mission.
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Click here to view the OVPD Flock Safety Portal

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Bits and Pieces

Town has no proof that TAC was to blame for Franke resignation

Last month, we wrote about the Tourism Advisory Commission(TAC) Then, earlier this month we reported that the Town Council had voted to dissolve it. One point we wanted to examine further was the assertion by Town Manager Jeff Wilkins and Mayor Joe Winfield that Crystal Franke, the Town’s former tourism and marketing manager, resigned to take another position because of her experience with the TAC. We had asked Franke directly, and she neither affirmed nor denied that assertion. So we specifically asked the Town for documentation showing that Franke herself had identified TAC as a reason for leaving. The Town could not provide such documentation. All it provided was an email from Wilkins to the Council attributing Franke’s resignation to TAC. We then asked a second time and were told that the town had provided all information it had on the matter. Our conclusion: Saying something is so does not make it so.

Wall Street Journal features Oro Valley as a great place to retire

A recent Wall Street Journal article on retirees moving to lower-tax states featured Oro Valley residents Earl and Pat Vittitoe, who moved here from Illinois. They chose Oro Valley after visiting Earl’s aunt and were attracted by a 55-plus community with pools, golf, Arizona’s climate and the area’s outdoor lifestyle. Earl told the Journal that they have never had second thoughts about the move. The article also profiled retirees who relocated to Lakewood Ranch, Florida; Wilmington, North Carolina; and Henderson, Nevada. Oro Valley was one of the communities highlighted as offering retirees a combination of lifestyle and financial advantages. (Source: Wall Street Journal, September 16, 2026.)

Town releases simplified 2027 town budget guide

The Town of Oro Valley has released its FY 2026/27 Know Your Town’s Budget summary, a resident-friendly guide intended to make the Town’s finances easier to understand. The guide explains how the budget works, how Town funds support services and facilities, and key facts such as Oro Valley not having a municipal property tax. Town Manager Jeff Wilkins said the summary is intended to improve transparency and help residents better understand how public dollars are used. (Source:  Town of Oro Valley Media Release)

Amphi implements barrier between CDO and the Aquatic Center parking lots...creates a problem with parking for shared events
The Amphitheater School District has closed the stairway connecting the Canyon del Oro High School east parking lot with the Town’s Aquatic Center parking lot at James D. Kriegh Park. For years, with District permission, the Town has used the school lot for overflow parking during major Aquatic Center events as well as other events. Closing the stairway means visitors who park in the east lot must now walk around the school property and enter the park from Calle Concordia, a considerably longer route that will be especially difficult for people with physical limitations. The stairs have also long provided a direct route to school for students living nearby. As the panel shows, the access has now been blocked by substantial fencing. It is welded to the railing. We do not yet know why the District closed the stairway or whether the decision was coordinated with the Town. LOVE will investigate.

Aquatic Center late afternoon parking problem getting harder to ignore
Parking at the Aquatic Center is becoming increasingly difficult in the late afternoon and evening, particularly when CDO Little League is using much of Kriegh Park. During these times, the Aquatic Center lot can fill completely, forcing Aquatic Center users to compete for limited nearby parking [see panel left]. The recent closure of the stairway from the CDO High School east parking lot has made the problem worse by eliminating an overflow parking access point that had been used for years. The Town needs to address this parking problem so Aquatic Center users have reasonable and reliable access to the facility.

HallOVeen Spooktacular returns October 17
Oro Valley Parks and Recreation will hold its free HallOVeen Spooktacular on Saturday, October 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. at James D. Kriegh Park, 23 W. Calle Concordia. The family-friendly event will include a Trunk-or-Treat hosted by local businesses, music, jumping castles, food trucks, kids’ crafts and other activities.

Friday Night Concerts at Steam Pump Ranch return tonight
Oro Valley’s free Friday Night Concert series returns to Steam Pump Ranch beginning tonight. The concert features Rainy Daze. It runs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Additional concert dates are October 2, October 23 and November 6, featuring Your Money’s Worth, Good Trouble and Ones All Band. Residents can bring a chair or blanket and their own food, while food trucks will also be available. Admission and parking are free; outside alcohol is not permitted.

Tourism consultant named Oro Valley destination marketing manager
Kevin “Addy” Coleman is Oro Valley’s new Destination Marketing Manager. Coleman brings more than 25 years of tourism marketing consulting experience, much of it with Tucson-based Madden Media, a Tucson-based marketing agency specializing in travel, tourism and destination marketing. There, Coleman worked as a consultant to destinations around the country, specializing in destination strategy, digital marketing and measuring results. The Oro Valley position is a significant change for Madden.  Rather than advising tourism organizations from the outside, Coleman will be responsible for delivering results. (Source: OV Edge September 2026, Linkedin)
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Rockin’ 4 Heroes November Concert: Free For All!

There's no free lunch
As the saying goes, “there’s no such thing as a free lunch.” But yes, there definitely is a FREE outdoor rock concert, one of Southern Arizona’s largest, right here in Oro Valley, drawing thousands of attendees from across Arizona and beyond for an afternoon of live classic rock, fun, food and heroes.

But there is an upcoming free outdoor concert

Admission to the 6th Annual Rockin’ 4 Heroes Concert, Sunday, November 8, at James D. Kriegh Park, is absolutely 100% free. And it’s all due to the generosity of many local and national businesses and private donors who believe in Rockin’ 4 Heroes’ mission to celebrate and thank the heroes who serve and protect our community and country.

Two new sponsors step up for Rockin’ 4 Heroes
Leading the roster of sponsors making this celebration possible are Presenting Sponsor HSL Properties, renewing its commitment for the 5th year in a row, and T-Mobile, joining the cause for the first time this year as Entertainment Sponsor after sending a team of spirited volunteers to work at last year’s event.

Another new sponsor this year is Tech Systems Inc. (TSI), a national company based in Georgia, which jumped on the bandwagon within a week of hearing what Rockin’ 4 Heroes is all about!

“From day one, we knew Rockin’ 4 Heroes had to be an event for the entire community. We wanted to honor our local heroes in a way that everyone could participate in, which is why keeping admission entirely free is our priority,” said Oro Valley resident Michael Quinn, who, along with his wife, Bonnie, founded the nonprofit. “We are incredibly grateful to our many sponsors who share our vision and make it possible to stage a high-caliber, high-energy musical celebration for all to enjoy.”

An amazing roster of continuing sponsors

• Advanced Sheetmetal
• Anthony and Shannon Gleckler
• Carolina Natural Resource Group LLC
• David Moyer
• Empower Coalition
• Finley Distributing
• HSL Properties
• Hughes Federal Credit Union
• Oro Valley Chamber Foundation
• Oro Valley Hospital
• Pain Institute of Southern Arizona
• Pima County Attractions & Tourism
• The Keg Steakhouse
• The Quinn Family
• The Town of Oro Valley
• TRICO
• Tucson Airport Authority
• Vetrano Financial
• Whelen Engineering

Proceeds support heroes long after the fun and music ends
The concert is free to attend, but our mission relies entirely on your generosity. Beyond the stage, your contributions fund vital year-round initiatives through the Hero Fund, providing critical scholarships, continuing education training, and emergency grants for First Responders, Active Military, Veterans, and Gold Star families.

To join an elite roster of community leaders...

...who are rockin’ for our heroes, or to pre-register for free admission and a chance to win a $500 American Furniture Warehouse gift card, visit www.Rockin4Heroes.org.

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Staff and Council Confusion Over Vistoso Trails Pond Restoration Raises Bigger Questions

Grant request opens a much broader discussion
The September 16 Council meeting included a discussion of a possible grant for recreational improvements at the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve, including the grass area around the pond. What started as a staff consent-agenda request to approve a grant application turned into a much longer discussion. That discussion revealed significant differences in Council’s and staff’s understanding of what is currently being built, what has been authorized but not yet contracted, what has to occur first, and what pursuing the new grant would delay. It also revealed the need for a broader discussion about the status of the Preserve’s overall remediation. That discussion, along with further consideration of the grant, will occur at the Council’s next meeting on October 7.

It has been four years after the Preserve came under Town ownership
It has been about four years since the Preserve came under Town ownership. That ownership followed several years of negotiations with property owner Romspen and the involvement of The Conservation Fund, which ultimately purchased approximately 202 acres of the former golf course for permanent preservation. The acquisition was made possible in part by a $1.8 million community fundraising campaign supported by more than 600 donors, while the Town separately paid $885,000 as part of the broader settlement that cleared the way for the transaction. The Conservation Fund then transferred the protected property to Oro Valley, subject to a conservation easement.

The Town accepted an obligation to maintain and restore the land
Essentially, the terms of the conservation arrangement require the Town to maintain and restore the Preserve in a manner consistent with its conservation purposes. LOVE later described that obligation as including restoration and maintenance of the property while allowing low-impact recreation and supporting amenities such as trails, benches, ramadas, restrooms and parking. Council subsequently interpreted that responsibility as restoring the former golf-course landscape toward natural Sonoran Desert conditions, including revegetation with native plants and continued control of invasive species such as Bermuda grass.

Then pond feature is in progress
The original restoration plan called for converting the pond area to a desert garden rather than restoring the former water feature. Council changed direction in April 2025, voting 4-2 to restore the full 2.5-acre pond using reclaimed water and to make the pond area a focal point of the Preserve. The broader pond-area concept included the pond itself, nearby parking and access improvements, with additional amenities such as trails, irrigation, turf, ramadas, benches, shade trees and other recreational features to be added as funding became available.

Pond construction is moving faster than the lawn
Staff said the current pond construction contract is now expected to be completed by the end of this year. The surrounding lawn is on a different schedule. Staff explained that its irrigation system cannot be installed until the area has been graded, but the current pond contract does not include that grading work. Completing the grading and irrigation will require additional funding and a change to the construction contract. Public Works Director Paul Keesler said, as a preliminary estimate, that sod could potentially be installed as early as April 2027 if funding and the preceding work fall into place.

Council had already directed money toward irrigation and ADA trails
The update surprised some Council members because, on May 6, Council had directed that approximately $150,000 in unspent Preserve funds from the current fiscal year, plus $50,000 from the following year, be used for plant and turf irrigation in the pond area. Council also directed that a $136,210 Arizona State Parks grant be used for ADA trails, with both projects to be completed in conjunction with the pond restoration.

Council wants the full picture before moving ahead
Confusion over the scope and timing of the pond-area work left Council without a shared understanding of what the current contract covered, what additional work would cost, or when irrigation and turf could be installed. Council continued action on the related grant application until October 7 and requested a full update on all Preserve restoration work, including the pond area and the sequence of the remaining work. 

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852 Acre State Lands Annexation Is “On The Table” Yet Again

State Lands annexation back again
The annexation of roughly 852 acres of State Trust Land west of Oro Valley is moving toward yet another Council discussion. This is not the first time the annexation has been before council. LOVE reported last October that the Town had reopened discussions with the Arizona State Land Department over the approximately 550 acres south of Tangerine Road. At that time, consultant Mark Longacre of WLB Group told Council that changes within the State Land Department made it worthwhile for Oro Valley to take another look at annexation. He said the State was moving toward a process in which the local jurisdiction would have greater control over planning and entitlement of State Trust Land. Mayor Winfield questioned whether that change was permanent, since it was administrative rather than established in law. LOVE reported on that discussion here.

Staff focus is on annexing the entire 852 acre parcel 
At last week’s annexation study session, Assistant Town Manager Carl Shaddock provided few details on the opportunity, saying staff was deliberately holding the fuller discussion for the Council’s October 7 meeting. What was new was that staff placed the total State Land area in the highest priority annexation tier. Mayor Winfield suggested separating the property: The approximately 550 acres south of Tangerine would remain a top-tier priority, while the roughly 302 acres north of Tangerine would move to Tier 3. That makes the October 7 discussion important because Council may now begin defining not simply whether to continue pursuing the 550, but how much of the larger 852-acre area Oro Valley actually wants to bring into Town.

 "The properties currently under consideration for annexation

by the Town of Oro Valley are the two State Land‐ owned sites

indicated on the map below, referred to as Tangerine North

(302 acres), and Tangerine South (550 acres)."

The State goal is to maximize the land’s value
The State’s basic objective has not changed. State Trust Land is managed to generate revenue for its beneficiaries, principally Arizona’s public schools. Last year, LOVE reported that the State’s newer approach could give Oro Valley more influence over permitted uses and planning than under the earlier process. But greater Town involvement may conflict with the State’s financial objective. 

When the property was formally discussed by the State in March 2025, the development concept included a master-planned approach, a mix of residential densities and housing types, commercial and other nonresidential uses, flexible allocation of residential and commercial development among parcels, and Planned Area Development zoning. The State also contemplated Oro Valley completing General Plan and zoning approvals before parcels were auctioned, giving future buyers greater certainty.

The development concept is still far from settled
We can trace versions of the proposed land use back eight years. In 2018, the annexation and rezoning concept for State land contemplated as many as 3,200 dwelling units, including single-family homes, apartments and townhomes. Today, OV’s Path Forward identifies the Tangerine 852 area as “Master-Planned Community” and says it is included in the Town’s Annexation Strategy for potential annexation in cooperation with the Arizona State Land Department. It also says that future land-use changes would occur through a cooperative public process. That gives the Town a framework, but it does not tell residents what ultimately would be built there.

Diminishing CAP water is big issue
Last year, LOVE published many unanswered questions that were posed by the council regarding this annexation. Providing water to the annexed land was the big one. At that time, Water Utility Director Peter Abraham told Council that full build-out of the State Trust Land could require roughly 1,000 acre-feet of water a year.  That is 10% of Oro Valley’s current CAP allocation. He said that the property would rely entirely on CAP water, not groundwater, and noted that nearly all of the Town’s existing CAP supply is already committed to current customers. Abraham warned that future CAP reductions would make that level of service unsustainable. The CAP situated has worsened since then. Last week, we reported that there is a 14% CAP water reduction starting in 2027. 

According the Abraham speaking at that time, the issue is not simply whether Oro Valley can physically deliver water. It can. The issue is committing that much CAP water when it is likely to become more scarce and at a time when the state has developed a firm plan for a sustainable alternative water source.

October 7 should move the discussion beyond where it was last year
LOVE has followed this proposal for nearly a decade, and we followed its return to Council in detail last October. The question now is no longer simply whether Oro Valley should take another look at the 550. That already happened. The October 7 discussion should tell residents whether the Town is prepared to move beyond preliminary exploration and, if so, what development, water, infrastructure and financial conditions Council would require before pursuing annexation any further. 

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Publisher Note: Town materials have historically referred to the broader property as the “880-acre” State Land area, although those same materials describe its two components as approximately 550 acres south of Tangerine and 302 acres north of Tangerine.

Bits and Pieces

Almost a year now and Gephart still does no know how huge construction sales tax forecasting error happened
LOVE has written for almost a year that the Town badly overestimated FY2025-26 construction sales tax revenue, budgeting about $5.1 million and ultimately collecting only about $2.7 million. At Wednesday’s Council meeting, we learned that staff made a large error in the opposite direction on building permits: residential building permit revenue reached $1.55 million, while total license and permit revenue exceeded budget by nearly $684,000. 

Vice Mayor Melanie Barrett asked the obvious question: How could the Town significantly overestimate construction tax revenue while simultaneously underestimating the permit revenue associated with development? Finance Director David Gephart responded, “I don’t have a good answer for you at this point,” adding that he would have to “go back and look at how the budget was formulated.” 

When Barrett asked for a report explaining the discrepancy, Gephart agreed. 

The construction sales tax problem had been apparent for months, making it reasonable to expect Gephart to already understand how the original assumptions had gone so wrong. The issue is no longer simply that two forecasts missed badly in opposite directions. It now raises a broader question: Is Gephart providing the level of financial oversight the Council should expect?

Council and residents appeal staff zoning decision; Board of Adjustment hearing October 5

The Oro Valley Town Council and nearby Rancho Vistoso residents have appealed a staff zoning interpretation involving the proposed senior-care development on the vacant commercial parcel north of Safeway Vistoso Plaza. The disputed interpretation, issued by the Planning and Zoning Administrator, determined that a “sanatorium” is a permitted use in the Rancho Vistoso PAD’s C-1 commercial zoning district. Under Town procedures, appeals of zoning interpretations are heard by the Board of Adjustment, which acts as a quasi-judicial body and makes the Town’s final decision on the matter. Oro Valley The appeal is scheduled for a Board of Adjustment hearing on October 5. (learn more here)

Town launches pre-approved home plans to cut time and cost

Oro Valley’s new Community Model Homes program is now live, giving residents access to Town pre-approved designs intended to make building a guest house, casita or home faster and less expensive. The initial library includes accessory dwelling units and single-family homes, with duplex and triplex plans expected beginning in 2027. The plans are created by local design professionals and builders and are available for use by interested residents. The Town says the program is intended to expand housing options while reducing permitting time and costs. Visit the town program home page to learn more.

Oro Valley expects 14% CAP reduction in 2027 — but says local supplies are secure

Oro Valley Water Utility says the federal government’s new Colorado River operating framework is expected to reduce the Town’s Central Arizona Project allocation by about 14% beginning in January 2027. Water Utility Director Peter Abraham says Oro Valley is positioned to absorb that reduction because its CAP allocation exceeds what it normally needs, allowing the Town to store excess water underground, and because it has accumulated long-term storage credits that can be used if future CAP deliveries decline further. The Utility also points to its diversified water portfolio — groundwater, CAP water and reclaimed water — and regional partnerships as additional protection against future shortages. (Town of Oro Valley Water, "Behind the meter," Fall 2026 issue)

Fall pavement preservation work underway across Oro Valley

Oro Valley has started its fall 2026 pavement preservation program, with work scheduled from September through November on streets and in neighborhoods throughout town. The Town says the work is intended to extend the life of existing pavement before more expensive reconstruction is required, with streets selected based on pavement condition and prior treatment history. Among the larger areas on this fall’s list are Naranja Drive from La Cañada to First Avenue, Vistoso Commerce Loop, Vistoso Estates and Tangerine Heights, along with numerous neighborhood streets. Work is generally scheduled between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., and residents in affected neighborhoods will receive notice before construction begins. (Source: Town of Oro Valley Media Release)

OVHS September Happenings...

Historical Society shares discoveries from its archives
Volunteers with the Oro Valley Historical Society have been working this summer on digitizing all of the Society’s archives, including documents, photographs and physical items. The Society is inviting the community to see some of what volunteers have discovered, including materials that may never have been seen before. Visit the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon this month. Docents will be on site to answer questions and provide additional information.

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On September 23, learn how sunlight carried messages across frontier Arizona
On Wednesday, September 23, at 10:30 a.m. at the Oro Valley Public Library, former CIA analyst and Oro Valley resident Lee Krsiean will present “Heliograph: Frontier Arizona’s Communication by Sunlight.” The presentation will discuss how U.S. Army soldiers used light-reflecting heliographs for communication and security for early settlers. Reflected-light communication could carry information across long distances, including from Flagstaff to Arizona’s southern border.

Attend The Peace Pole dedication September 26
On Saturday, September 26, the Historical Society will hold a special ceremony at Steam Pump Ranch. At 10 a.m., members of the Rotary Club of Oro Valley, Town officials and members of the Oro Valley Historical Society will dedicate a Peace Pole donated by the Rotary Club earlier this year. Peace Poles are an international symbol carrying the message “May Peace Prevail On Earth.” The Oro Valley pole carries that message on four sides in English, Mandarin, Spanish and Tohono O’odham. The community is invited to attend the dedication.

The presentation and visits to the Pusch House Museum are complimentary. Donations to the Oro Valley Historical Society are gratefully accepted. 

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Editor Note: Before radio became common, the U.S. Army used heliographs in the Southwest because bright sunlight and clear air allowed messages to travel many miles between mountaintops and other elevated stations. The Historical Society presentation will focus on how this system was used in frontier Arizona for military communication and security.

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Proposition 431 Is OV’s Path Forward...Ten Things To Know

Prop 431 is on the November Ballot

Proposition 431, OV’s Path Forward, will be on your ballot this November. Here's ten things you should know before voting on OV’s next 10 years!

1. What is OV’s Path Forward?
This is Oro Valley’s General Plan, which was created by residents and must now be approved by residents. If it earns your vote, it will set goals, policies, and actions that guide the Town through 2036.

2. Who created OV’s Path Forward?
Oro Valley residents created this plan. Over the past two years, we have encouraged readers to take surveys, participate in online discussions, and review the plan. This resulted in more than 10,700 comments from residents like you.

3. Why is OV’s Path Forward important?
The plan reflects residents’ goals and priorities for Oro Valley’s quality of life. It includes specific actions related to community safety, parks, views, water resources, economic development, roadways, housing, land use, and more.

4. How does the plan lead to meaningful results in the community?
OV’s Path Forward is an action-oriented plan and a commitment from the Town to uphold residents’ values and priorities. It includes 286 specific actions for the Town to implement over the next 10 years. As stated on OVPathForward.com, “These actions are prioritized through the Town’s Strategic Plan, which allows Oro Valley to focus on the most pressing needs and optimize resources accordingly, while keeping the community’s long-term goals in mind.”

Each year, the Town produces a progress report showing residents how these actions are being fulfilled. The progress report for the current plan stated, “100% of its actions” were addressed.

5. How is OV’s Path Forward different from the Town’s current plan?
This new plan shares many of the same values as the Town’s current plan, like ensuring a safe community, conserving scenic views, and providing high-quality parks and roads. It also offers more specific direction in areas like housing, water resources, and Town finances. A more in-depth article about the differences between the plans is available in our LOVE OV’s Path Forward Primer.

6. What happens if OV’s Path Forward isn’t approved by the voters?
OV’s Path Forward was created by residents and must be approved by residents. If it does not pass in November, the current plan will stay in effect until a new one is approved by the voters.

7. What does the plan say about water use?
The plan emphasizes the community’s priority to “Ensure water availability for current and future residents.” It incorporates long-term strategies to diversify the town’s water sources and prepare for future water challenges.

8. What does the plan say about growth and development?
Based on resident guidance, the plan focuses on targeted growth and redevelopment. It includes goals and policies that prioritize the conservation of views and environmental resources during development. The plan honors residents’ preference for lower building heights and homeownership while encouraging more retail, restaurants, and gathering spaces.

9. Will the plan increase taxes?
No, the plan does not increase taxes. Most actions maintain residents’ core values and do not require additional resources. It states, “Most [actions] will entail efficient and effective use of existing resources. Others require further community engagement and additional resources to achieve meaningful results” (OV Path Forward, Achieving Meaningful Results, p. 9).

10. How do I get more information about OV’s Path Forward? 

The plan is available online at OVPathForward.com and display copies can be read at the Oro Valley Public Library, Community and Recreation Center, and the lobbies of the Town Hall Administration and Community and Economic Development buildings.

Town staff are available to present to groups or meet individually. You can contact them at OVPathForward@orovalleyaz.gov.

These FAQs and the plan are available on OVPathForward.com

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Publisher Note: Do take advantage of LOVE's Prop 431 Primer. Click the second tab above.

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