Oro Valley
Newsletter November 2020
Newly elected council sworn in Nov. 4
ORO VALLEY MAYOR & COUNCIL Joe Winfield, Mayor Melanie Barrett, Vice Mayor
On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, newly elected councilmembers Tim Bohen and Dr. Harry “Mo” Greene will be officially sworn into office at the 6 p.m. council meeting held via Zoom. They will join reelected incumbent Steve Solomon, along with Mayor Joe Winfield, Vice Mayor Melanie Barrett and councilmembers Joyce Jones-Ivey and Josh Nicholson. To learn more about Bohen and Greene, visit their web pages at www.orovalleyaz.gov. Tim Bohen
Thank you Rhonda Piña and Bill Rodman
Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember Josh Nicolson, Councilmember Rhonda Piña, Councilmember Bill Rodman, Councilmember Steve Solomon, Councilmember For Mayor and Councilmembers, call: (520) 229-4700 council@orovalleyaz.gov Town Manager Mary Jacobs (520) 229-4725
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Harry “Mo” Greene
Rhonda Piña
Bill Rodman
At the November 4 council meeting, the Town will say goodbye to outgoing councilmembers Rhonda Piña and Bill Rodman who have served on Oro Valley Town Council for the past four years. We offer a sincere thank you to Rhonda and Bill for their service and dedication to the Oro Valley community.
Parks Master Plan public outreach The Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan project is making great progress and we still want to hear from you! Progress updates will be presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on Oct. 20 and Nov. 17 via Zoom. Members of the public are invited to tune in and comment. Included in this project will be the development of conceptual site plans for Naranja Park, Riverfront Park, James D. Kriegh Park, Steam Pump Ranch and the Oro Valley Community Center. These concept plans will be posted in the “Discuss” section of the Town’s website in early December for public review and comment. Remember, this is YOUR plan, so please let us know what you think!
Meetings and events As this newsletter went to press, the Town of Oro Valley was still conducting its public meetings online, with various opportunities for public input via email, phone and video conferencing. Please check the Town’s website at OroValleyAZ.gov to learn about upcoming meetings.
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Newsletter | November 2020
Shop Oro Valley!
Did you know that complete details on all of the Town’s projects can be found in one convenient place? Visit OVProjects.com for updates on development, road construction, general plan amendments and much more. The site has info on proposals, public meetings and project-specific construction schedules.
MASK UP. SAFER AT HOME. BE RESPONSIBLE.
Remember: shopping locally is a reinvestment in your quality of life! A healthy community leads to a healthy economy. Together, we can do our part to keep Oro Valley healthy and open. Visit OVSafeSteps.com to make the OVSafeSteps promise and see what extra precautions your favorite local businesses are doing to keep you safe and stay open. Or look for the Safe Steps seal at participating businesses. NOW OPEN: • Artists and Makers Studio; 11061 N. Oracle Road, Ste. 150
There is still a long road ahead in the fight against COVID-19, so take good care of each other, Oro Valley. Maintain those practices that will keep yourself and others safe such as social distancing, hand washing, wearing a face covering and staying home if we are sick. Be sure you are staying informed on the latest updates from the Pima County Health Department by visiting www.pima.gov/covid19.
Upcoming events at Steam Pump Ranch Taste of Oro Valley: Drive-in style! Hosted by the Oro Valley Rotary Club Sponsored by the Town of Oro Valley November 8, 2020, from 5 to 9 p.m. Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, this year’s event will be a drive-in tailgate party! Wear your Arizona sports gear and taste some great food from nine Oro Valley restaurants while listening to a live band. After dark, enjoy watching the entire Arizona 1997 NCAA men’s basketball championship game on a giant screen. Tickets include entrance, food from all the restaurants, concert, championship game and a Jim Click Raffle Ticket. Tickets are $50 per person. Visit www.tasteoforovalley.com.
• Face the Son; 1820 E. Innovation Park Drive (This small boutique is inside Chiropractic USA) • Freytag Orthodontics; 9740 N. Oracle Road, Ste. 100 • John Daniels, CPA; 190 W. Magee Road, Ste. 122