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Oro Valley news for Tuesday, October 20, 2026

2 stories from Oro Valley and Pima County, in about three minutes.

Local Politics · Pima County

Pima County Administrator Finalist Had Controversial Prior Job; Public Meet-and-Greet at 5–7 p.m.

Leonard Hernandez, one of three finalists for Pima County Administrator, resigned from his prior role in San Bernardino County, California, amid reported controversies including allegations of workplace misconduct and mishandled federal grant funding. The other finalists are Carmine DeBonis, a current Pima deputy county administrator, and Leah Rhineheimer, an assistant town manager for Gilbert, Arizona; Hernandez currently leads Thurston County, Washington. A public meet-and-greet is set for 5–7 p.m. at the Pima County Historic Courthouse, 115 N. Church Ave., with closed-door supervisor interviews scheduled for Tuesday. The position pays $299,000–$416,000 plus benefits and oversees 34 departments and over 7,000 employees.

Source: Tucson Sentinel Read the full story ↗

Community News · Pima County

Pima County Proclaims Children and Nature Week Oct. 17–25, 2026

At its Oct. 13 meeting, the Pima County Board of Supervisors proclaimed the week of Oct. 17-25, 2026, as Children and Nature Week in Pima County, sponsored by Supervisor Jen Allen. The proclamation affirms children's rights to connect with nature, observe wildlife, and experience the Sonoran Desert, supported by multiple county departments including Conservation Lands & Resources, Parks and Recreation, and the Public Library. The initiative aligns with the Prosperity Initiative and marks the 25th anniversary of the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan. The Pima Connecting Children to Nature Coalition is promoting activities throughout the week to help families access outdoor spaces.

Source: Pima County Website Read the full story ↗