Oro Valley

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.

Base 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.

Oro 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.

Oro 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.