The Oro Valley Town Council hears a presentation from chief financial officer David Gephart on Jan. 14, 2026.
For decades, Oro Valley’s municipal finances rode the high of booming construction and rapid population growth. Now, the town is trying to sober up.
The town’s council voted 4-3 in favor of one new tax on Wednesday while rejecting two others. Several officials argued the new taxes were needed to respond to declining revenues, especially from construction taxes. But the town’s business chamber and several council members disagreed, arguing for pro-growth policies or citing a fundamental opposition to raising taxes…