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Increase opportunities for residents to provide meaningful input on Town decisions and planning.
Goal.
The desired result or the envisioned future, answering the question “What do we strive for?”
Policy.
The direction or path, answering the question “How are we achieving our goals?”
Action.
The specific and measurable steps, answering the question “What steps do we need to take to achieve our goals?”
Each action includes a timeframe for completion and assigns a responsible department within the Town of Oro Valley to lead its implementation. This information is meant to be somewhat flexible, as priorities for each action may shift based on new guidance and resources. More information about the anticipated timeframe is provided at the bottom of this page.
The following is a list of policies and actions that support the goal and long-term vision for the community.
Policy D.1. Cultivate community leaders by providing engagement opportunities for all age groups.
The following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
36
Promote youth civic engagement and involvement by:
Continuing to support and promote the Town’s Youth Advisory Council and public safety programs.
Introducing new programs or opportunities that facilitate volunteerism and youth involvement.
Collaborating with schools, organizations, and clubs to engage youth.
Town Manager’s Office
CED, Police
37
Continue to promote and evolve the Community Academy program to recruit volunteers, board, or commission members.
Community and Economic Development (CED)
Policy D.2. For all plans and projects, consider under-represented residents, like parents, working professionals, and youth who may not be able to participate in board, commission, or Town Council meetings.
The following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
38
For significant plans or projects, gather feedback from field experts and users, especially under-represented residents like parents, working professionals, and youth, to help guide Town decisions by providing:
Interactive online tools
Focus groups
Engagement at stores, parks, and other places frequented by a broad range of residents
All
The following actions are anticipated to be completed in 7-10 years:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
39
Study the implications of becoming a charter city, which may provide more local self-determination and control of the Town.
Town Manager's Office
Legal
Policy D.3. Foster transparent, inclusive, convenient, and accessible community engagement processes to include residents in Town decisions.
The following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
40
Support diverse and easily accessible opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities to participate in the public process and local government.
Town Manager’s Office
41
Develop new and continue existing programs, such as the Community Academy, to educate the community about:
Town finances and services
Recycling, water efficiency, and conservation
Emergency preparedness
Other community interest topics
CED
Town Manager’s Office, Finance, Water
42
Provide ongoing and easy access to Town information and resources:
Update the Town’s website to improve navigation, searchability, and access to information.
Utilize a variety of platforms, like social media, to announce and distribute reports, publications, and opportunities for involvement.
Town Manager’s Office
43
Support and continue outreach and engagement efforts with neighbors about development projects.
CED
44
Seek improvements to ensure neighborhood meetings focus on the priorities and concerns of affected residents while remaining open to everyone.
CED
45
Periodically conduct a survey to identify and implement the best and most effective engagement methods to reach residents of all ages.
Town Manager’s Office
The following actions are anticipated to be completed in 3-6 years:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
46
Improve OVProjects.com, or a similar website to routinely update the community about new development and construction projects.
CED
Innovation and Technology, Town Manager’s Office
47
Publish historical development information on the Town’s website.
CED
Town Manager’s Office
The following actions are anticipated to be completed in 7-10 years:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
48
Evaluate and improve ADA accessibility for all Town facilities and functions, including associated parking lots.
All
Anticipated Timeframes for Completion:
Ongoing. Actions that are continually maintained.
Annual. Actions that are implemented on a yearly basis.
Short (1-2 years). Actions that have been started or require minimal resources.
Medium (3-6 years). Actions that require additional resources or time to complete.
Long (7-10 years). Actions that require additional guidance, time, and resources to complete.
Please read the information below then provide your comments at the bottom of this page by October 31, 2025.
If you are viewing this website on a mobile device, please use full-screen mode (landscape).
Increase opportunities for residents to provide meaningful input on Town decisions and planning.
Goal.
The desired result or the envisioned future, answering the question “What do we strive for?”
Policy.
The direction or path, answering the question “How are we achieving our goals?”
Action.
The specific and measurable steps, answering the question “What steps do we need to take to achieve our goals?”
Each action includes a timeframe for completion and assigns a responsible department within the Town of Oro Valley to lead its implementation. This information is meant to be somewhat flexible, as priorities for each action may shift based on new guidance and resources. More information about the anticipated timeframe is provided at the bottom of this page.
The following is a list of policies and actions that support the goal and long-term vision for the community.
Policy D.1. Cultivate community leaders by providing engagement opportunities for all age groups.
The following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
36
Promote youth civic engagement and involvement by:
Continuing to support and promote the Town’s Youth Advisory Council and public safety programs.
Introducing new programs or opportunities that facilitate volunteerism and youth involvement.
Collaborating with schools, organizations, and clubs to engage youth.
Town Manager’s Office
CED, Police
37
Continue to promote and evolve the Community Academy program to recruit volunteers, board, or commission members.
Community and Economic Development (CED)
Policy D.2. For all plans and projects, consider under-represented residents, like parents, working professionals, and youth who may not be able to participate in board, commission, or Town Council meetings.
The following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
38
For significant plans or projects, gather feedback from field experts and users, especially under-represented residents like parents, working professionals, and youth, to help guide Town decisions by providing:
Interactive online tools
Focus groups
Engagement at stores, parks, and other places frequented by a broad range of residents
All
The following actions are anticipated to be completed in 7-10 years:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
39
Study the implications of becoming a charter city, which may provide more local self-determination and control of the Town.
Town Manager's Office
Legal
Policy D.3. Foster transparent, inclusive, convenient, and accessible community engagement processes to include residents in Town decisions.
The following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
40
Support diverse and easily accessible opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities to participate in the public process and local government.
Town Manager’s Office
41
Develop new and continue existing programs, such as the Community Academy, to educate the community about:
Town finances and services
Recycling, water efficiency, and conservation
Emergency preparedness
Other community interest topics
CED
Town Manager’s Office, Finance, Water
42
Provide ongoing and easy access to Town information and resources:
Update the Town’s website to improve navigation, searchability, and access to information.
Utilize a variety of platforms, like social media, to announce and distribute reports, publications, and opportunities for involvement.
Town Manager’s Office
43
Support and continue outreach and engagement efforts with neighbors about development projects.
CED
44
Seek improvements to ensure neighborhood meetings focus on the priorities and concerns of affected residents while remaining open to everyone.
CED
45
Periodically conduct a survey to identify and implement the best and most effective engagement methods to reach residents of all ages.
Town Manager’s Office
The following actions are anticipated to be completed in 3-6 years:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
46
Improve OVProjects.com, or a similar website to routinely update the community about new development and construction projects.
CED
Innovation and Technology, Town Manager’s Office
47
Publish historical development information on the Town’s website.
CED
Town Manager’s Office
The following actions are anticipated to be completed in 7-10 years:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
48
Evaluate and improve ADA accessibility for all Town facilities and functions, including associated parking lots.
All
Anticipated Timeframes for Completion:
Ongoing. Actions that are continually maintained.
Annual. Actions that are implemented on a yearly basis.
Short (1-2 years). Actions that have been started or require minimal resources.
Medium (3-6 years). Actions that require additional resources or time to complete.
Long (7-10 years). Actions that require additional guidance, time, and resources to complete.
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