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From: Standish, Michael
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2026 9:05 AM
To: Stine, Michelle
Subject: FW: Honeybee Trails
From: Bruce Dickinson
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 4:34 PM
To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov>
Subject: Honeybee Trails
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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
I am writing to express my support for the proposed OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths
Master Plan.
I appreciate the effort the Town has put into public outreach, especially through the OV
Path Forward process. The plan clearly reflects community priorities around trails,
connectivity, and outdoor recreation.
l'm esoecially encourage_dAo s_ee the recognition of th"ig�1F h and Honev_l�e_eArail
corridors. These have long been important routes for the community, and formally
acknowledging them is a meaningful step toward ensuring they are responsibly
managed and protected.
Trails are not just amenities —they are an important part of Oro Valley's identity and
economy. They attract people to live, work, and visit, while supporting local businesses
and overall quality of life.
I encourage the Town Council to adopt the OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan
and continue prioritizing trails as part of Oro Valley's future.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Bruce Dickinson
Sun City Oro Valley Resident
Stine, Michelle
From: Standish, Michael
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2026 9:06 AM
To: Stine, Michelle
Subject: FW: OV Trails plan
From: goldvalleyranc
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 5:24 PM
To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov>
Subject: OV Trails plan
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I moved to Sun City Oro Valley because of access to the Honey Bee trails originating from the Big Wash
Trail Head. I thank you and leaders in the Oro Valley community for your support of Traits. I am a member of the
Vistoso Cyclists and the Sonora Desert Mt Bike club.
I believe that trails and the access they give to our wonderful environment pays dividends both
financially and in quality of life.
Thank you for your continued support,
John Gausman
Oro Valley
Stine, Michelle
From: Standish, Michael
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2026 9:07 AM
To: Stine, Michelle
Subject: FW: Support for OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan
From: Nick Giovannucci
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 10:28 PM
To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov>
Subject: Support for OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan
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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
I am writing to express my support for the proposed OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan.
I appreciate the effort the Town has put into public outreach, especially through the OV Path Forward
process. The plan clearly reflects community priorities around trails, connectivity, and outdoor
recreation.
I'm especially encouraged to see the recognition of the Big Wash and Honeybee trail corridors. These
have long been important routes for the community, and formally acknowledging them is a meaningful
step toward ensuring they are responsibly managed and protected.
Trails are not just amenities —they are an important part of Oro Valley's identity and economy. They
attract people to live, work, and visit, while supporting local businesses and overall quality of life.
I encourage the Town Council to adopt the OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan and continue
prioritizing trails as part of Oro Valley's future.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Nick Giovannucci
President - Tucson Off -Road Cyclists and Activists (TORCA)
Stine, Michelle
From: Standish, Michael
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2026 9:08 AM
To: Stine, Michelle
Subject: FW: Support for OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan
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To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov>
Subject: Support for OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan
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Dear Mayor and Council Members,
I am writing to express my support for the proposed OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan.
I appreciate the effort the Town has put into public outreach, especially through the OV Path Forward
process. The plan clearly reflects community priorities around trails, connectivity, and outdoor
recreation.
I'm especially encouraged to see the recognition of the Big Wash and Honeybee trail corridors. These
have long been important routes for the community, and formally acknowledging them is a meaningful
step toward ensuring they are responsibly managed and protected.
Trails are not just amenities —they are an important part of Oro Valley's identity and economy. They
attract people to live, work, and visit, while supporting local businesses and overall quality of life.
I encourage the Town Council to adopt the OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan and continue
prioritizing trails as part of Oro Valley's future.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Michael P. Mucker
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists Board Member
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Stine, Michelle
From: Standish, Michael
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 2:36 PM
To: Stine, Michelle
Subject: FW: Honeybee Trai s
From: Laura Dickinso
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 12:58 PM
To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov>
Subject: Honeybee Trails
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Dear Mayor and Council Members,
am writing to express my support for the proposed OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan.
appreciate the effort the Town has put into public outreach, especially through the OV Path
Forward process. The plan clearly reflects community priorities around trails, connectivity, and
outdoor recreation.
I'm especi�y encouraged to see the recognition of the BigWash and Honeybee trail corridors.
These have long been important routes for the community, and formally acknowledging them is a
meaningful step toward ensuring they are responsibly managed and protected.
Trails are not just amenities —they are an important part of Oro Valley's identity and economy. They
attract people to live, work, and visit, while supporting local businesses and overall quality of life.
encourage the Town Council to adopt the OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan and
continue prioritizing trails as part of Oro Valley's future.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Laura Dickinson
Oro Valley Resident
Stine, Michelle
From:
Standish, Michael
Sent:
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 2:51 PM
To:
Stine, Michelle
Subject:
FW: OV Trails Plan
From: Kirk Astroth
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 1:20 PM
To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov>
Cc: Ruth Canamar <rcanamar@gmail.com>
Subject: OV Trails Plan
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Dear Oro Valley Town Council,
For the past 8 years I have been trying to protect the trails in the Honeybee area on the east side of the
Tortolita Mountains. I have tried working with the AZ State Lands Department (with little success) and
held a legislative "Day on the Ground" in 2018 to convene a multiple of interested parties, including the
ranchers who hold grazing leases there, to talk about this important landscape and how best to retain its
rural nature from development.
I am the past president of the Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists and steering committee member of
the Network for Arizona Trails. I am deeply committed to trails and was instrumental in getting the
Arizona legislature to go on record by passing a concurrent resolution in 2021 that we wrote affirming the
importance of outdoor recreation and trails for economic, social, environmental and physical health.
I also took Mayor Joe Winfield and Vice Mayor Melanie Barrett with Bob Burns of the Trek Foundation on a
mountain bike ride to experience the Honeybee Trails for themselves. They were impressed. Finally, I am
a registered professional archaeologist and would like to see the numerous archaeological sites in the
Tortolitas preserved where the trails exist. This landscape is too valuable as a natural and cultural
resource.
For several years, I maintained a bike counter on the trails and we found that more than 18,000 bikers
from 45 states and 27 foreign countries made use of these trails each year. I made several presentations
to previous town councils about this data.
I was also part of the group that advocated for the Big Wash trailhead after the problems on Quiet Rain
Drive and helped build the 1.3 mile trail to the state land boundary. I also helped install the rollover gate
there. I love these trails and am so glad to see them included in the OV master plan.
Trails in the Oro Valley are a rich resource that attract people to the area, to spend time and money
locally. They are an asset that should be preserved and maintained.
I encourage the Town Council to adopt the OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan and continue
prioritizing trails as part of Oro Valley's future. You have so much to gain.
Sincerely,
Kirk A. Astroth
Past President, SDMB
Registered ProfessionaLArchaeologist#18182
Stine, Michelle
From: Standish, Michael
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 2:52 PM
To: Stine, Michelle
Subject: FW: OV Trails and Paths Master Plan
From: David Boswell
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 1:41 PM
To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov>
Subject: OV Trails and Paths Master Plan
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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
My name is David Boswell. I am an Oro Valley resident as well as a Southern Arizona native,
growing up in Tucson. I left for my medical education in 1987 and returned home in 1996 after
finishing my residency training in emergency medicine initially practicing at St. Mary's Hospital before
moving Carondelet Marana Emergency Center 5 years ago. When I returned home, I chose to live in
Oro Valley, in large part because of its access to plentiful hiking and biking trails. I remember when
the "Healthiest Town in America" initiative started almost 20 years ago. I have chosen to live,
preferentially shop/eat, and pay local taxes in Oro Valley for the past 30 years, in large part due to the
continued access to quality outdoor activities. I am also a mountain biker who has been biking the
Honeybee area for those 30 years I have resided here. The Honeybee Trails are the crown jewel of
the area. I routinely meet people there who are staying at Catalina State Park specifically for the
local mountain biking as well as gravel cycling, so it is clear to me that they have a positive economic
impact in Oro Valley.
I am writing this email to express my strongly support for the proposed OV Trails Connect Trails and
Paths Master Plan.
I appreciate the effort the Town has put into public outreach, especially through the OV Path Forward
process. The plan clearly reflects community priorities around trails, connectivity, and outdoor
recreation.
I'm especially encouraged to see the recognition of the Big Wash and Honeybee trail corridors. These
have long been important routes for the community, and formally acknowledging them is a meaningful
step toward ensuring they are responsibly managed and protected.
Trails are not just amenities —they are an important part of Oro Valley's identity and economy. They
attract people to live, work, and visit, while supporting local businesses and overall quality of life.
I encourage the Town Council to adopt the OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan and
continue prioritizing trails as part of Oro Valley's future.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
David Boswell MD
Oro Valley, Az.
Stine, Michelle
From: Standish, Michael
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 2:52 PM
To: Stine, Michelle
Subject: FW: OV Trails and Paths Master Plan
From: David Boswell
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 1:41 PM
To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov>
Subject: OV Trails and Paths Master Plan
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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
My name is David Boswell. I am an Oro Valley resident as well as a Southern Arizona native,
growing up in Tucson. I left for my medical education in 1987 and returned home in 1996 after
finishing my residency training in emergency medicine initially practicing at St. Mary's Hospital before
moving Carondelet Marana Emergency Center 5 years ago. When I returned home, I chose to live in
Oro Valley, in large part because of its access to plentiful hiking and biking trails. I remember when
the "Healthiest Town in America" initiative started almost 20 years ago. I have chosen to live,
preferentially shop/eat, and pay local taxes in Oro Valley for the past 30 years, in large part due to the
continued access to quality outdoor activities. I am also a mountain biker who has been biking the
Honeybee area for those 30 years I have resided here. The Honeybee Trails are the crown jewel of
the area. I routinely meet people there who are staying at Catalina State Park specifically for the
local mountain biking as well as gravel cycling, so it is clear to me that they have a positive economic
impact in Oro Valley.
am writing this email to express my strongly support for the proposed OV Trails Connect Trails and
Paths Master Plan.
appreciate the effort the Town has put into public outreach, especially through the OV Path Forward
process. The plan clearly reflects community priorities around trails, connectivity, and outdoor
recreation.
I'm especially encouraged to see the recognition of the Big Wash and Honeybee trail corridors. These
have long been important routes for the community, and formally acknowledging them is a meaningful
step toward ensuring they are responsibly managed and protected.
Trails are not just amenities —they are an important part of Oro Valley's identity and economy. They
attract people to live, work, and visit, while supporting local businesses and overall quality of life.
encourage the Town Council to adopt the OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan and
continue prioritizing trails as part of Oro Valley's future.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
David Boswell MD
Oro Valle , Az.
Stine, Michelle
From: Standish, Michael
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 2:53 PM
To: Stine, Michelle
Subject: FW: OV Trails Connect Tails and Paths Master Plan - public comment
From: Luke Bertelsen
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 2:04 PM
To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov>
Subject: OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan - public comment
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Dear Mayor and Council Members,
am reaching out to express my support and excitement for the proposed OV Trails Connect Trails
and Paths Master Plan.
am most excited to see the recognition of the Big Wash and Honeybee trail systems, which have
Long been utilized by cyclists local to the region here in Southern Arizona. These have long been
important resources for the community, and formally acknowledging them is a meaningful step
toward ensuring they are responsibly managed and protected for future use.
Trails are not just amenities —they are an important part of Oro Valley's identity, current economy,
and maybe most importantly - a key driver for future growth. They attract people to live, work, and
visit, while supporting many local businesses and their own quality of life. There are numerous
examples of this throughout the Mountain West and beyond in the United States.
I encourage the Town Council to adopt the OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan and
continue prioritizing trails as part of Oro Valley's future.
Thank you -
Sincerely,
Luke Bertelsen
Local business owner and outdoor recreation enthusiast
Stine, Michelle
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From: Bryce Hagemeie
Standish, Michael
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 2:54 PM
Stine, Michelle
FW: Honey Bee trails
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 2:05 PM
To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov>
Subject: Honey Bee trails
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Councilmembers,
I am writing to express my support for the proposed OV Trails Connect Trails and
Paths Master Plan.
I live in Sun City Oro Valley HOA and use these trails 45 times a week with my mountain bike group. It is
one of the main reasons we bought in Sun City. Easy and safe access to honeybee!
appreciate the effort the Town has put into public outreach, especially through the
OV Path Forward process. The plan clearly reflects community priorities around trails,
connectivity, and outdoor recreation.
I'm especially encouraged to see the recognition of the Big Wash and Honeybee trail
corridors. These have long been important routes for the community, and formally
acknowledging them is a meaningful step toward ensuring they are responsibly
managed and protected.
Trails are not just amenities —they are an important part of Oro Valley's identity and
economy. They attract people to live, work, and visit, while supporting local
businesses and overall quality of life.
I encourage the Town Council to adopt the OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master
Plan and continue prioritizing trails as part of Oro Valley's future.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Bryce Hagemeier
Thanks for your support
Sent from Bryce Hagemeier
Steamboat Springs/Oro Valley
Stine, Michelle
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From: Steve Hussman
Standish, Michael
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 2:55 PM
Stine, Michelle
FW: Oro Valley Maste• Trails plan
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 2:51 PM
To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov>
Subject: Oro Valley Master Trails plan
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Dear Mayor and Council Members:
I am writing to express my support for the proposed OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan.
I appreciate the effort the Town has put into public outreach, especially through the OV Path Forward
process. The plan clearly reflects community priorities around trails, connectivity, and outdoor
recreation.
I am especially encouraged to see the recognition of the Big Wash and Honeybee trail corridors. These
have long been important routes for the community, and formally acknowledging them is a meaningful
step toward ensuring they are responsibly managed and protected.
Trails are not just amenities --they are an important part of Oro Valley's identity and economy. They
attract people to live, work, and visit, while supporting local businesses and overall quality of life,
I encourage the Town Council to adopt the OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan and continue
prioritizing trails as part of Oro Valley's future.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Sincerely,
Steve Hussman
Dove Mtn/Marana, Arizona
Local Mtn Biker/Professor
*FYI: Honeybee is my FAVORITE MTN BIKE TRAIL IN ALL OF TUCSON--I moved to this area to be nearby
this trail.:)
Stine, Michelle
From: Standish, Michael
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 2:32 PM
To: Stine, Michelle
Subject: FW: Support for Oro Valley Master Trails Plan
From: Tara Alcantara
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 11:11 AM
To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov>
Subject: Support for Oro Valley Master Trails Plan
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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
am writing to express my support for the proposed OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan.
I appreciate the effort the Town has put into public outreach, especially through the OV Path Forward
process. The plan clearly reflects community priorities around trails, connectivity, and outdoor
recreation.
I'm especially encouraged to see the recognition of the Big Wash and Honeybee trail corridors. These
have long been important routes for the community, and formally acknowledging them is a meaningful
step toward ensuring they are responsibly managed and protected.
Trails are not just amenities —they are an important part of Oro Valley's identity and economy. They
attract people to live, work, and visit, while supporting local businesses and overall quality of life.
encourage the Town Council to adopt the OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan and continue
prioritizing trails as part of Oro Valley's future.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Tara Alcantara
HG Tours
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Stine, Michelle
From: Standish, Michael
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 2:33 PM
To: Stine, Michelle
Subject: FW: Honeybee
From:leanetta Bodie
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 11:18 AM
To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov>
Subject: Honeybee
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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
I support the proposed OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan.
The outreach through the OV Path Forward process shows. The plan reflects what the community has been
asking for —better trail access, connectivity, and outdoor space.
I'm glad to see the Big Wash and Honeybee corridors included. These have been key routes for years, and
recognizing them in the plan helps ensure they're maintained and protected moving forward.
Trails are a core part of Oro Valley. They impact how people live here, why they move here, and how they
spend time and money in the community.
I support adoption of the OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan and continued prioritization of trails
as the town grows.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Jeanetta Bodie
(and our entire mountain biking family)
Stine, Michelle
From:
Standish, Michael
Sent:
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 2:34 PM
To:
Stine, Michelle
Subject:
FW: Honeybee Trails
From: Glenn Tourtellot
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 11:38 AM
To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov>
Subject: Honeybee Trails
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Hi Mike =
I cannot make tonight's meeting due to a work conflict, but as an OV resident for the past 4 years, I want
to express my strong support for protecting the trails and access to them.
My girlfriend and I mountain and gravel bike those trails a lot, and in fact, I've personally ridden 285 miles
there just in the past 3 months.
I encourage the Town Council to adopt the OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan and continue
prioritizing trails as part of Oro Valley's future.
Thanks
Glenn Tourtellot
Oro Valley
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Stine, Michelle
From:
Standish, Michael
Sent:
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 2:35 PM
To:
Stine, Michelle
Subject:
FW: Oro Valley Master Trails Plan
From: Tim Wagstaff
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 12:44 PM
To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov>
Subject: Oro Valley Master Trails Plan
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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
I am writing to express my strong support for the Oro Valley Master Trails Plan being voted on this
evening.
Trails are a fundamental part of a healthy, vibrant community. They offer essential spaces for recreation
and physical activity, foster a deep connection with our natural landscape, and enhance the quality of
Life for all residents. Beyond their health benefits, a robust trail system adds significant value to our town
by promoting environmental stewardship and providing safe, accessible outdoor opportunities for
families and individuals alike.
I am especially encouraged by the inclusion of the Honeybee trails in this plan. Formally recognizing and
protecting these trails is a vital step in ensuring they remain a community asset for future generations.
I urge you to vote in favor of adopting the Master Trails Plan. Thank you for your time and for your
commitment to the future of Oro Valley.
Sincerely,
Tim Wagstaff
I'm not a permanent resident in Oro Valley but the trail systems make me feel like one.
Stine, Michelle
From: Standish, Michael
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 1:24 PM
To: Stine, Michelle
Subject: FW: OV Master Trails Plan
From: Ruth Canamar
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 10:45 AM
To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov>
Subject: OV Master Trails Plan
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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
I am writing to express my support for the proposed OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan.
I appreciate the effort the Town has put into public outreach, especially through the OV Path Forward
process. The plan clearly reflects community priorities around trails, connectivity, and outdoor
recreation.
I'm especially encouraged to see the recognition of the Big Wash and Honeybee trail corridors. These
have long been important routes for the community, and formally acknowledging them is a meaningful
step toward ensuring they are responsibly managed and protected.
Trails are not just amenities —they are an important part of Oro Valley's identity and economy. They
attract people to live, work, and visit, while supporting local businesses and overall quality of life.
I encourage the Town Council to adopt the OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan and continue
prioritizing trails as part of Oro Valley's future.
I am an Oro Valley resident, a community member that participated in the OV Trails Master Planning, and
the President of the Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists (a local advocacy non-profit group)!
Sincerely,
Ruth Canamar, President
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists
Chair Outreach, Diversity. Inclusion Committee
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Stine, Michelle
From: Standish, Michael
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 1:23 PM
To: Stine, Michelle
Subject: FW: Please Adopt the Oro Valley Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan
From: Tom Furgason
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 10:33 AM
To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov>
Subject: Please Adopt the Oro Valley Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan
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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
I am writing to encourage you to adopt OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan. While I am not a
resident of OV, I almost always stop for food or supplies in OV before or after riding the Big Wash Trail
and Honeybee Trails. Those trails, along with those in the Tortalita Mountains are the primary reason
travel to OV, and subsequently spend money in your Town.
I appreciate the Town's efforts in public outreach, especially through the OV Path Forward process. The
plan clearly reflects community priorities around trails, connectivity, and outdoor recreation.
I'm especially encouraged to see the recognition of the Big Wash and Honeybee trail corridors. These
have long been important routes for the community, and formally acknowledging them is a meaningful
step toward ensuring they are responsibly managed and protected.
Trails are not just amenities —they are an important part of Oro Valley's identity and economy. They
attract people to live, work, and visit, while supporting local businesses and overall quality of life.
I encourage the Town Council to adopt the OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan and continue
prioritizing trails as part of Oro Valley's future.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Respectfully,
Tom Furgason
Stine, Michelle
From: Standish, Michael
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 1:23 PM
To: Stine, Michelle
Subject: FW: Please Adopt the Oro Valley Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan
From: Tom Furgason
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 10:33 AM
To: Standish, Michael <mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov>
Subject: Please Adopt the Oro Valley Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan
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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
I am writing to encourage you to adopt OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan. While I am not a
resident of OV, I almost always stop for food or supplies in OV before or after riding the Big Wash Trail
and Honeybee Trails. Those trails, along with those in the Tortalita Mountains are the primary reason I
travel to OV, and subsequently spend money in your Town.
appreciate the Town's efforts in public outreach, especially through the OV Path Forward process. The
plan clearly reflects community priorities around trails, connectivity, and outdoor recreation.
I'm especially encouraged to see the recognition of the Big Wash and Honeybee trail corridors. These
have long been important routes for the community, and formally acknowledging them is a meaningful
step toward ensuring they are responsibly managed and protected.
Trails are not just amenities —they are an important part of Oro Valley's identity and economy. They
attract people to live, work, and visit, while supporting local businesses and overall quality of life.
I encourage the Town Council to adopt the OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan and continue
prioritizing trails as part of Oro Valley's future.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Respectfully,
Tom Furgason
Stine, Michelle
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am writing to express my support for the proposed OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan.
appreciate the effort the Town has put into public outreach, especially through the OV Path Forward process. The plan
clearly reflects community priorities around trails, connectivity, and outdoor recreation.
I'm especially encouraged to see the recognition of the Big Wash and Honeybee trail corridors. These have long been
important routes for the community, and formally acknowledging them is a meaningful step toward ensuring they are
responsibly managed and protected.
Trails are not just amenities —they are an important part of Oro Valley's identity and economy. They attract people to live,
work, and visit, while supporting local businesses and overall quality of life.
I encourage the Town Council to adopt the OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan and continue prioritizing trails as
part of Oro Valley's future.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Kyle Williams
Stine, Michelle
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Subject: FW: OV MASTER TRAILS PLAN COMMENT
From: Natasha Ivanov
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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
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I am writing to express my support for the proposed OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan.
I appreciate the effort the Town has put into public outreach, especially through the OV Path Forward
process. The plan clearly reflects community priorities around trails, connectivity, and outdoor
recreation.
I'm especially encouraged to see the recognition of the Big Wash and Honeybee trail corridors. These
have long been important routes for the community, and formally acknowledging them is a meaningful
step toward ensuring they are responsibly managed and protected.
Trails are not just amenities —they are an important part of Oro Valley's identity and economy. They
attract people to live, work, and visit, while supporting local businesses and overall quality of life.
I deeply encourage the Town Council to adopt the OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan and
continue prioritizing trails as part of Oro Valley's future. These trails bring in more recreation revenue
than you realize.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Natasha Ivanov
Stine, Michelle
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From: Julia Strange
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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
am writing to express my support for the proposed OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan.
I appreciate the effort the Town has put into public outreach, especially through the OV Path
Forward pricess. The plan clearly reflects community priorities around trails, connectivity, and
outdoor recreation.
I'm especially encouraged to see the recognition of the Big Wash and Honeybee trail corridors.
These have long been important routes for the community, and formally acknowledging them is a
meaningful step toward ensuring they are responsibly managed and protected.
Trails are not just amenities —they are an important part of Oro Valley's identity and economy. They
attract people to live, work, and visit, while supporting local businesses and overall quality of life.
I encourage the Town Council to adopt the OV Trails Connect Trails and Paths Master Plan and
continue prioritizing trails as part of Oro Valley's future.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Julia Strange
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From: Ruth Canamar
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Hi Michael,
I'm an OV resident, and also the President of the Sonoran Desert
Mountain Bicyclists, writing in support of Oro Valley's Path
Forward, Trails Connect Master Plan.
The Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists (SDMB) is a Southern
Arizona —based, volunteer -run nonprofit with over 300 members
advocating for responsible, multi -use trail access across the region.
We appreciated the opportunity to work closely with Oro Valley
Planning staff and provide stakeholder input on the draft Trails Master
Plan.
We want to thank the Planning team for conducting a thoughtful and
inclusive public outreach process. The plan reflects priorities
identified through the Town's OV Path Forward engagement,
particularly around trails, connectivity, and outdoor recreation.
SDMB respectfully encourages the Town Council to approve the plan.
It aligns well with community input and represents a meaningful step
forward in planning for a connected, accessible, and sustainable trail
system.
In particular, we want to highlight and support the plan's
acknowledgment of the longstanding —yet previously unrecognized —
trail corridors in the Big Wash and Honeybee areas. These corridors
are among the most heavily used in Southern Arizona and serve as an
important recreational and wellness asset for residents, while also
functioning as key wildlife corridors. This plan is an investment in
OV's outdoor recreation economy.
Recognizing these routes within the plan is an important first step.
Ensuring their continued inclusion and advancing strategies for their
conservation will be important as the Town moves forward.
As this plan evolves into action, SDN1B is prepared to partner with the
Town of Oro Valley to support volunteer trail construction and
maintenance efforts.
Thank you for your consideration and for your support of Oro Valley's
trail system.
Ruth Canamar, President
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists
Chair Outreach, Diversity, Inclusion Committee
https://sdmb.org
https://www.facebook.com/SDMB.org
https://www.instagram.com/sdmb mtb/
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