The Oro Valley Budget and Finance Commission on Oct. 21 received an update on the 60% community comment draft of the town's 10‑year action plan, branded "Ovi's Path Forward," and was told the draft is open for public comment through Oct. 31 at oviespathforward.com.

Senior Planner Renee Olvera told commissioners the plan is intended to be community driven and is currently in phase 2 of a three‑phase process. "The 60% community comment draft is out now for comment and review until October 31," Olvera said, noting the draft incorporates hundreds of resident working‑group comments collected since phase 1 began in 2023.

The plan is web‑based, Olvera said, so residents can review proposed goals, policies and actions online and submit comments directly. She described the draft as the first comprehensive version that includes goals, policies and measurable actions and noted the plan must be readopted by town council and then presented to voters in November 2026.

The draft organizes content into four chapters and a range of subtopics. Olvera highlighted the town finance chapter as an area of interest for the commission; sample actions include reviewing procurement procedures, increasing internal efficiency and improving project management tools. The draft also lists specific economic development actions such as working with local resorts and leisure travel groups to boost tourism and supporting dining and entertainment options that are open past 8 p.m.

Commissioners asked about follow‑up after adoption. Olvera said departments assigned to actions will report on progress annually. "There is a progress report reported on every year," she said, describing an annual check that will track short‑, medium‑ and long‑term actions toward the 10‑year horizon.

Mayor John Winfield, who attended the meeting, urged commission members to participate in the review process and encouraged public engagement. "I strongly encourage you...to try to take some time to review that and provide any comments that you would like," Winfield said, noting his experience with the 2016 general plan and the role of board and commission input in implementation.

Next steps: the 60% draft comment period ends Oct. 31; resident working groups are scheduled to resume in December to work toward a 90% draft that will enter the public hearing process ahead of the 2026 ballot. Olvera said additional presentations to neighborhood groups and HOAs can be arranged to increase participation.