Mesa Invites Residents to Share Stories about Heritage Neighborhoods

May 2, 2024 at 10:55 am
Mesa's Historic Preservation Office invites residents to share stories about the City's two Heritage Neighborhoods: Washington-Escobedo on May 8 and Lehi on May 9. Mesa is hosting community meetings to gather resident testimony, which will be used to help create digital story maps

Mesa Police Holiday Task Force for Cinco de Mayo

May 1, 2024 at 9:03 am
The Mesa Police Department will be out conducting DUI enforcement activities this weekend. The MPD Traffic Unit will continue its support of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) Cinco de Mayo DUI Task Force beginning Friday, May 3 until Sunday, May 5. Emphasized hours will take from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. all nights

Voters May Request Early Ballots for Mesa Primary Election

April 29, 2024 at 3:36 pm
Mesa voters may now request early ballots through July 19, 2024, for the Primary Election on July 30, 2024. Mesa’s Primary Election ballot will include candidates for Mayor and Councilmembers in Districts 1, 2 and 3, whose terms will expire in January 2029.

Mesa Commercial Customers Can Take Advantage of Increased Grass-to-Xeriscape and Landscape Irrigation Incentives

April 29, 2024 at 3:28 pm
The City of Mesa invites its commercial customers to apply for the newly increased incentive amounts for grass-to-Xeriscape conversions. Removing water-thirsty grass and replacing it with a Xeriscape landscape can reduce water use, increase shade and save money.

New Radio Tower to Improve Public Safety Communications in the East Valley

April 24, 2024 at 10:55 am
The Topaz Regional Wireless Cooperative has dedicated its first new public safety radio tower in more than 20 years. The new tower, known as H60 for Highway 60, will improve the coverage area for public safety radios, especially for northeast Mesa, Apache Junction and Queen Creek.

Mesa Climate Action Plan Drives Sustainable Change for Mesa

April 16, 2024 at 11:45 am
Since adopting the Mesa Climate Action Plan in 2021, the City has invested $15.4 million in climate projects to help reach its carbon neutrality goals by 2050.

New Presiding City Magistrate Appointed in Mesa

April 15, 2024 at 6:43 pm
Mesa City Council has appointed Stephen Umpleby to be the new Presiding City Magistrate. Judge Umpleby has been a City Magistrate with Mesa Municipal Court since 2021 and presided over creation of the Domestic Violence Court.

Mesa Joins Bloomberg Philanthropies' Youth Action Fund to Activate Young People in Driving Climate Solutions

April 11, 2024 at 12:31 pm
Mesa is among 100 cities receiving grants from Bloomberg Philanthropies to fund youth-led climate initiatives ranging from mobilizing tree planting to launching public education campaigns.

More Than 300,000 Fans Attend Spring Training Games in Mesa

April 10, 2024 at 3:33 pm
More than 300,000 fans attended spring training games in Mesa to watch the Chicago Cubs play at Sloan Park and the Oakland A's play at Hohokam Stadium. The Cubs led the Cactus League in attendance averaging 13,401 fans a game.

Register for Mesa Parks and Recreation Summer Programs

April 8, 2024 at 2:07 pm
Mesa residents can now sign up for the City’s Parks and Recreation summer programs. Mesa offers programs and activities to people of all ages and abilities

Mesa Electric Recognized for Outstanding Safety Practices

April 8, 2024 at 11:13 am
Mesa Electric has received the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2023. Mesa’s electrical staff currently has over 2,000 days without a lost time accident

Mesa Provides Summer Energy Assistance for Eligible Mesa Electric Customers

April 3, 2024 at 10:07 am
Mesa's Summer Electric Assistance Program is accepting applications for residential customers who demonstrate a financial need with paying their summer electric bills. Eligible City of Mesa electric customers could save up to $56 on their electric bills. Details at MesaNow.org

Mesa Unveils Plaque in Honor of Cesar Chavez

March 29, 2024 at 12:21 pm
Volunteers participate in various community projects to highlight Chavez’s legacy of service.

City of Mesa Seeking Applicants for Advisory Boards and Committees

March 12, 2024 at 12:20 pm
Mesa residents are invited and encouraged to participate in the local government process by serving on the City’s volunteer advisory boards and committees.

Mesa College Promise Program Expands to Eligible Adult Learners

March 4, 2024 at 11:31 am
As program enrollment begins, Mesa College Promise is expanding to cover two years of tuition and fees at Mesa Community College (MCC) for eligible Mesa residents who are 24 years or older. The successful program Mesa Mayor John Giles launched in...

City of Mesa Calls Primary Election

February 27, 2024 at 10:24 am
The Mesa City Council is calling a Primary Election for July 30, 2024, to elect a Mayor and District 1, 2, and 3 Councilmembers, whose terms will expire in January 2029. Moving the primary election has also resulted in changes to other key Primary...

Traffic restrictions at the intersection of E. McKellips Road and Gilbert Road due to water main break

April 8, 2024 at 3:42 pm
Emergency repairs are being made due to a water main break at the intersection of E. McKellips Road and Gilbert Road. The intersection is expected to be closed until repairs are completed. Updates will be provided. Unnecessary traffic should avoid...