Melanie Barrett highlights record, growth strategy in Oro Valley mayoral bid

Melanie Barrett highlights record, growth strategy in Oro Valley mayoral bid

Oro Valley Vice Mayor Melanie Barrett says her eight years on the Town Council have prepared her to take the next step and serve as the community's next mayor.Barrett is one of two candidates running to replace outgoing Mayor Joe Winfield, who is not seeking re-election.Barrett said her decision to run came after Winfield announced he would not seek another term."When current Mayor Joe Winfield decided that he was ready to retire and wasn't goin…