In The Know - How Green Valley Is Tackling Fraud & Celebrating First Responders | Green Valley Council (Aired 02/16/2026)

This week on In the Know, Andy Taylor welcomes Debbie Kenyon, President of the Green Valley Council, for an in-depth look at how the Council continues to serve and protect the Green Valley community.Debbie explains how the Green Valley Council operates as a membership organization representing local homeowners associations, providing a unified voice at the local, state, and federal levels. From advocacy to education, the Council plays a key role in keeping residents informed and engaged.A major highlight is the Council’s growing series of fraud prevention forums, presented in partnership with the Green Valley Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteers Scam Squad. With waiting lists forming, it’s clear residents are eager to learn more about mortgage deed fraud, scam prevention, and how to protect their homes and finances. Additional sessions are already being scheduled to meet demand.Looking ahead, Debbie previews two major upcoming events at Historic Canoa Ranch:Land Stewardship Workshop – March 6 at 9:30 a.m.Featuring experts from the Desert Museum, University of Arizona Extension, Pima County Conservation Lands, and Regional Flood Control. Topics include wildfire mitigation, buffelgrass management, mapping vulnerable areas, and hands-on species identification.4th Annual First Responders Fair – Saturday, March 14Gates open at 9 a.m. with a suggested $5 donation benefiting the ranch. The day includes Civil Air Patrol color guard, live demonstrations from Santa Rita Fire District, Sahuarita Police Department, drone deployments, canine units, equine demonstrations, safety programs from Trico, interactive robotics displays, and a large Kids Zone. Andy will be broadcasting live from the event.For more information or to register for upcoming programs, residents can contact the Green Valley Council at 520-648-1936 or visit gvcouncil.org. In the Know is brought to you by American Southwest Credit Union.