Tag: green
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Green Valley Residents Engage in Outdoor Lighting Code Update
John Grahame, a member of DarkSky International Southern Arizona Chapter, expressed his enthusiasm following a forum on the outdoor lighting code update for Pima County and the City of Tucson. The event, attended by about 100 Green Valley residents, featured discussions led by Bill O’Malley, Chair of Green Valley Council’s Planning and Architecture Committee, and…
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Marie Little Contract Termination Sparks Green Valley Recreation Turmoil
The Green Valley Recreation (GVR) meeting on Wednesday took an unexpected turn as the member comment session became chaotic, leading the board to abruptly call for an executive session and defer the remaining agenda items. The primary focus of the heated discussion was the recent termination of fitness trainer Marie Little’s contract. Background and Allegations…
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Green Valley Property Tax Fix: Legislative Solution Addresses Overcharge
In a recent Green Valley Council Board of Representatives meeting, Chief Deputy Pima County Treasurer, Chris Ackerley, discussed the potential resolution to a property tax issue caused by a change in state law. The issue resulted in a 16.7% property tax increase for some Green Valley taxpayers. Ackerley highlighted House Bill 2173 as a possible…
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Green Valley Volunteer Decline Spurs Innovative Engagement Solutions
In recent years, volunteerism across the United States has experienced a steady decline, posing challenges for numerous organizations reliant on volunteer support. Despite a slight resurgence in Green Valley and Sahuarita, local groups are grappling with sustaining volunteer numbers in the aftermath of the pandemic. National Volunteer Decline Based on U.S. Census data, formal volunteer…
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Green Valley Tax Assistance: VITA and AARP Sites Details
Residents in the Green Valley area can avail themselves of IRS-certified volunteers for income tax preparation and e-filing services. These programs, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and AARP Tax-Aide, operate across four locations in the area, each with its specific operations. VITA Program Sites The VITA program runs at three locations: GVR East Center, St.…
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GVNews.com Subscriptions Are Too Expensive? Try Green Valley Buzz!
The Green Valley Buzz: Redefining News Subscription Value In the fast-paced landscape of modern information, staying informed has become an essential part of daily life. Yet, the dilemma of choosing between quality content and affordable pricing in news subscriptions persists. Introducing “The Green Valley Buzz,” where we’ve revolutionized the news subscription model by offering superior…