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Oro Valley expects its Central Arizona Project water allocation to fall 14% starting in January. The utility director said the cut affects only excess stored water and will not change tap availability. Oro Valley says it maintains a resilient supply through diverse sources, so residents should not see tap water affected.
tucsonlocalmedia.com · Sep 23, 2026Base water rates for most Oro Valley customers increase on July 4, according to a local media roundup. The same roundup reported that the town's fiscal year 2026 budget takes effect on July 1. The changes affect what most water customers pay and mark the start of the town's new budget year.
Tucson Daily BriefOro Valley is recruiting new dispatchers for its 911 center, according to local coverage. The hiring effort comes as the town works to keep enough staff in place for emergency communications. Dispatchers answer emergency calls, so a fully staffed center matters for residents who call for help.
KGUN 9Oro Valley now charges more when the public requests police body-worn camera footage. The higher price applies to the cost of processing records requests for footage that has been reviewed. Anyone who asks for police video records should expect to pay more than before.
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The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced that eight non-citizens voted in county elections since 2012 after investigating over 200 names. The votes were attributed to a "systemic flaw" related to driver's licenses and voter registration processes. Officials stated the findings would not change past election outcomes.
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Democratic incumbent Kris Mayes and Republican Warren Petersen debated in a contentious session. The candidates addressed several key issues including utility rate hikes, data centers, water, ICE and immigration, and election security. A moderator reportedly threatened to cut off microphones during the debate.
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Oro Valley officials are debating a new two-tier annexation strategy that would prioritize commercial growth. Council members discussed balancing revenue potential against water availability and community input during recent meetings. The plan suggests focusing immediate resources on active commercial opportunities.
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Melanie Barrett, who has served as Oro Valley's vice mayor for eight years, is set to become the town's next mayor. She identified public safety, fiscal growth and sustainability as priorities. Barrett is expected to be sworn in after the November election.
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Oro Valley’s two town prosecutors have decided to resign and are expected to take positions with Pima County. The report states that both departures are pending and does not provide a specific effective date.
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The Town of Oro Valley posted a notice that a majority of the Town Council and several boards and commissions may attend a ribbon cutting for Roadrunner Reserve II. The event is scheduled for Aug. 11, 2026, and the notice says no official town business will be conducted. The posting date on the notice is July 27, 2026.
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The Town of Oro Valley posted a notice on July 27 about a possible quorum of the Town Council and several boards and commissions at a ribbon cutting on July 28. The event was set for Legacy Learning Community at 180 W. Magee Road in Oro Valley. The notice states that no official town business would be conducted at the function.
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A local weekly news roundup published on July 25 referenced the results of Oro Valley’s mayoral election. The roundup grouped the local election coverage with other regional news from the same week. No additional vote totals or candidate details were included in the preview text.
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AZPM’s July 20, 2026 news roundup said Oro Valley had accepted a 10-year trail plan supporting maintenance and development of local trails, including the Chuck Huckelberry Loop. The segment also noted that the town’s primary election was scheduled for July 21 and that early voting was underway. The roundup said the next step on the trail plan was sharing a two-year implementation plan with the town council.
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The town said work on the future Oro Valley Police Department headquarters remains in the early planning stages. Current efforts focus on schematic design and building upgrades, including HVAC and roofing repairs.
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The Oro Valley Town Council adopted the OV Trails Connect Master Plan, setting a long-term vision for the town’s trail, pathway, and outdoor connection network. The town posted the update on July 14, 2026.
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The Oro Valley Town Council adopted the OV Trails Connect Master Plan, setting a long-term vision for the town’s trail, pathway and outdoor connection network. The plan is intended to guide future maintenance, improvements and expansion of the system.
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Oro Valley adopts long-term trails master plan
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