Oro Valley Vista Newsletter June/July 2024

Oro Valley

Monsoon Safety

ORO VALLEY MAYOR & COUNCIL

Joe Winfield, Mayor

Melanie Barrett, Vice Mayor

Tim Bohen, Councilmember

Harry “Mo” Greene, Councilmember

Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember

Josh Nicolson, Councilmember

Steve Solomon, Councilmember

For Mayor and Councilmembers, call: 520-229-4700 council@orovalleyaz.gov

Town Manager Jeff Wilkins 520-229-4725

Got questions? Ask OV! ask@orovalleyaz.gov

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Monsoon season is officially here, and we need your help making sure the Town of Oro Valley stays safe and clean during the summer rainy season. If you see any water quality, pollution or flooding issues, please contact the Stormwater Utility via phone at 520-229-4850 or via email at pw@orovalleyaz.gov

Make sure you and your family are prepared for the monsoon! Take a look at Oro Valley’s Monsoon Preparedness Guide and sign up for safety alerts from the Town and Pima County. Click here or visit OVAZ.gov and search for MONSOON.

Free sandbags for OV residents

The Town of Oro Valley will once again provide free sandbags to Oro Valley residents who may need to protect areas of their homes from storm runoff. Sandbag pickup is located at 9451 N. Egleston Drive, which is behind the fields at James D. Kriegh Park. Sandbags will be available June 15 through September 30, or while supplies last. The sandbags are self service—please bring your own shovel and be prepared to load your own sand. For complete details or to request staff assistance, click here or visit the Town’s website and search for SANDBAGS.

Voter information—new primary date this year!

Did you know that Oro Valley’s elections are historically determined in the primary? Here is some important information to help you prepare for this year’s primary election.

• Oro Valley elections are managed through the Pima County Recorder’s Office.

• Three (3) Oro Valley Town Council seats are up for election, and there will be four (4) candidates on the primary ballot.

• Notice to voters who are registered as Independent or Party Not Designated: To receive a primary election ballot, you MUST either select a party ballot or select a city/town-only ballot.

• July 1 is the last date to register to vote (via Pima County Recorder’s Office)

• July 19 is the last day to request a mail ballot.

• TUESDAY, JULY 30 is the new primary election date.

Access more Oro Valley news, events and activities at our website: www.orovalleyaz.gov

For more voter information, click here or visit the Pima County Recorder’s Office at recorder.pima.gov/RecorderHome

In this month’s podcast, we sit down with Aimee Ramsey, Deputy Director of Public Works, to learn more about the facilities, services and critical infrastructure managed by the dedicated men and women of this department. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Music, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Click here to listen directly on the Town’s website or visit OVAZ.gov and search for PODCAST.

Shop Oro Valley!

Remember: shopping locally is a reinvestment in your quality of life! Explore all of Oro Valley’s shopping, dining and service options by visiting shopovaz.com NOW OPEN

• Dollar Tree 11865 N. Oracle Rd. • Lux Lab 7790 N. Oracle Rd. #100 • OV Spa 10420 N. La Cañada Dr. #150

In case

you missed it:

Naranja Park Grand Re-Opening

Oro Valley Town Council and key project partners celebrated the grand reopening of Naranja Park with members of the community on May 18. For more information on the park, click here or visit OVAZ.gov.

Upcoming Events

Movies on the Lawn Community and Recreation Center

10555 N. La Cañada Drive

Saturday, June 15, 7 to 9 p.m. Free admission

Join us for a family-friendly movie night! The movie will be shown near the driving range will begin shortly after sunset.

FEATURED MOVIE: Wonka

Roundup at the Ranch 5K

Steam Pump Ranch

10901 N. Oracle Road

Saturday, June 22, 5 to 9:30 p.m.

Cost: $35 in advance; $40 on race day

The annual Roundup at the Ranch 5K will take place along the Cañada del Oro (CDO) multi-use path, beginning and ending at Steam Pump Ranch with food trucks, entertainment, and more!

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Town’s Round Up for Youth Recreation Scholarship program.

Oro Valley’s Path Forward— The 2026 General Plan

How much will OV grow? Will construction ever slow down? Does Oro Valley have enough water? Answers to these questions and more are now available on OVPathForward.com. The OV Path Forward Background Report provides a snapshot of current conditions and future trends to help residents plan for Oro Valley’s future. Click on the Learn and Discuss tab to share your perspectives and expectations about important topics such as public safety, environment, development, water, and more. Your voice will help shape OV’s vision, values, and measurable goals that will be implemented in the future. Join OVPathForward.com today!

Expand upon your answers now, on OVPathForward.com. Your voice will help shape OV’s vision, values and measurable goals for the future. Whether you participate online or in the community, your voice matters.

Join the conversation today at OVPathForward.com

Celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks in Oro Valley!

CELEBRATION

P.M.

Food trucks, jumping castles, face painting, kids crafts, lawn games, beer garden and so much more! Complete details at OVAZ.gov.

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Bayless