In this episode of This is Oro Valley, Digital Content Specialist Nick Going discusses his favorite topic... food! Nick meets with restaurant owners and managers across Oro Valley to discuss food and what it's like to own a restaurant in Oro Valley.

In this Episode of This is Oro Valley we talk with Marc Colbert Executive Director of Tucson Bicycle Classic and Andrew Fairbanks, Tourism Strategies Coordinator, about the Tucson Bicycle Classic race. 

On this episode we speak to Dylan Hiatt, Assistant Recreation Manager, about the town of Oro Valley and Town of Marana co-produced event, Move Across 2 Ranges! 

In season 2 of This is Oro Valley, we have a new host! Digital Content Specialist Nick Going sits down with Page Morrison and Jon Schumacher, our Oro Valley staff members that over see the Adopt a Road and Adopt a Trail programs. We also speak with long term volunteer Mark Daily about what it's like to adopt a road and the benefits he sees from his volunteer work. 

This month Town Manager Mary Jacobs speaks with Luke Safford, Director of Engagement with the Tucson Audubon Society about birding in the OV. Listen on if you've ever been curious about what birding is, how to get started, and where the best birding action is in our town.

In this episode, Town Manager Mary Jacobs speaks with Chief of Police Kara Riley about the training OVPD undergoes to prepare for tragedies like the Uvalde Texas shooting and discusses why OVPD has strengthened its focus on mental health awareness.

This month Town Manager Mary Jacobs talks to Jessica Hynd, Constituent Services Coordinator and two high school student members of the Oro Valley Youth Advisory Council about ensuring our youth have their voice heard in local government.

Find out why Judge Hazel uses the word “customers” instead of “defendants” in this episode of This is Oro Valley discussing all things Oro Valley Town Court!

Hello and welcome to This is Oro Valley, a Podcast where we explore the people and programs that make Oro Valley the vibrant community it is! – I’m town manager Mary Jacobs and today we’re speaking with Kristy Diaz-Trahan our Parks and Recreation Director and no stranger to the show, but also Don McGann, with McGann & Associates about our Naranja Park Project! 

This month Town Manager Mary Jacobs talks to Recreation Facility Manager Nick Scala and Pickleball Coach and player Sherry Circle about the fastest growing sport in the United States! 

This month Mary Jacobs meets with Chief Karrer of Golder Ranch Fire District to discuss the many services they provide our Oro Valley Community.

This week Town Manager Mary Jacobs talks to two OVPD School Resource Officers about their role in our children's education and safety while at school.

Looking for a fun summer activity for you, your child, or the whole family? Be sure to check out this podcast where Town Manager Mary Jacobs discusses all of the fun summer things to do with Parks and Recreation Director Kristy Diaz-Trahan.

In this exciting episode of This is Oro Valley, we put Town Manager Mary Jacob's in the hot seat alongside Assistant Town Manager Chris Cornelison to discuss the town's Strategic Leadership Plan.

This episode we are having a Conservation with Lynanne Dellerman-Silverthorn, Oro Valley Parks and Recreation – Recreation and Cultural Services manager as well as with Henry Zipf, President of the Oro Valley Historical Society.

This month Town Manager Mary Jacobs talks with Water Utility Director Peter Abraham regarding all things water. Learn about the Town of Oro Valley's water conservation efforts, the steps the town is taking to improve the quality of our water, and how the town has prepared for the increase in water use as the town grows into the future.

OVSafeSteps with Assistant Town Manager Chris Cornelison and President and CEO of the Oro Valley Chamber, Dave Perry

This episode we speak with Paul Keesler about the many intricacies of pavement preservation! Paul explains the costs associated with this important process, lays out the challenges involved and highlights a few projects that have made Oro Valley a safer, and more efficient town to live in.

Welcome to the first episode of 'This is Oro Valley' a campaign produced by the Town of Oro Valley Communications Department. Each month, the Town’s Communications Division will produce a podcast and a highlight video focusing on a different area of Town services. Our hope is that this series will help you better understand the programs and services funded by your hard-earned, taxpayer dollars. We want you to feel proud of this place you call home.  

 We’re kicking off the series in late November with a focus on Community Policing. Podcast host and Town Manager Mary Jacobs will sit down with Police Chief Kara Riley to talk about community policing here in Oro Valley, and the many challenges presented in 2020.