Mesa Police Chief Kenneth Cost Announces Retirement After 30 Years of Distinguished Service

April 10, 2025 at 5:37 pm
The City of Mesa announces the retirement of Police Chief Ken Cost, effective June 30, concluding a remarkable 30-year career with the Mesa Police Department. Chief Cost has been the department’s top official since 2019, leading the agency through significant transformation and achievement

Mesa Provides Summer Energy Assistance for Eligible Mesa Electric Customers

April 10, 2025 at 8:04 am
Eligible Mesa Electric customers could save up to $70 on electric bills this summer. More information about this and other limited income assistance programs is available at MesaNow.org

Mesa and HUD Celebrate Fair Housing Month

April 8, 2025 at 10:46 am
Mesa and HUD are celebrating Fair Housing Month celebrating the 57th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which sought to eliminate discrimination in housing opportunities and housing choices

Spring Cleaning Book Sale at Mesa Main Library

April 7, 2025 at 1:18 pm
Mesa Main Library, 64 E. 1st St., holds a Spring Cleaning Book Sale Friday April 11 and Saturday April 12 from 10am to 4:30pm. Find great reads starting at just 50 cents. More at mesalibrary.org

City of Mesa Invites Residential Input on Proposed 2025/26 Budget

April 3, 2025 at 2:30 pm
Mesa residents are invited to provide input on the City's proposed 2025-26 budget. Community information sessions will be held at 6pm on May 7 at Red Mountain Center and May 14 at The Post. More info at mesaaz.gov/budget

Escape the Heat and Have Fun: Mesa Summer Camp and Recreation Programs Registration Begins April 7

April 2, 2025 at 9:29 am
Registration for Mesa summer camp and recreation programs has begun for Mesa residents. Summer pool passes are also on sale. For more info, visit mesanow.org.

Mesa On Wheels Rolls Into Celebrate Mesa April 12

April 1, 2025 at 2:25 pm
Celebrate Mesa is April 12 at Pioneer Park, 526 E. Main St., from 10am to 2pm. New this year is Mesa On Wheels, unveiling Mesa Library's new Read Runner bookmobile and M.O.R.E. (Mesa Outdoor Recreation Experience). Full details at mesanow.org

Mesa Can Help Decide How HUD Grants are Invested in Our Community

March 31, 2025 at 3:38 pm
Mesa residents can provide input on how the City awards federal funds to local community programs. A public comment period is open through April 30. More details at MesaNow.org

April is Valley Bike Month

March 31, 2025 at 10:47 am
April is Valley Bike Month and Mesa's Bicycle and Pedestrian Program is celebrating with events for all ages. Details at mesaaz.gov/bikeped

Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman Signs National Wildlife Federation’s Monarch Pledge

March 19, 2025 at 9:26 am
Mayor Mark Freeman has reaffirmed Mesa’s commitment to creating habitats for monarch butterflies and other pollinators by signing the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors' Monarch Pledge.

City of Mesa Seeking Applicants for Advisory Boards and Committees

March 13, 2025 at 2:22 pm
The City of Mesa is seeking applicants to serve on volunteer advisory boards and committees. For more info, visit mesaaz.gov/boards

Mesa Library Encourages Spring Reading for All Ages

March 5, 2025 at 1:51 pm
Mesa Public Library invites everyone to sign up for their Spring Reading Program and read at least 15 minutes daily. Details at mesalibrary.org

Mesa City Council Appoints Scott Butler as New City Manager

March 4, 2025 at 8:07 am
Mesa City Council has unanimously appointed Scott Butler as the new City Manager. Butler, who has served as Assistant City Manager since July 2022, succeeds Chris Brady on June 1, 2025. Brady announced his retirement in January after nearly 2 decades of transformative leadership

Application Period Opens for Mesa College Promise

March 3, 2025 at 10:27 am
Applications are being accepted for Mesa College Promise, the partnership that covers 2 years of tuition and fees at Mesa Community College for eligible Mesa high school graduates and eligible adults 25 and older. Details at MesaNow.org

Mesa Expands Public Art with Vibrant New Installations

February 25, 2025 at 1:32 pm
Public art has expanded in downtown Mesa with new installations at the idea Museum and the new Mesa City Hall. Details and photos at MesaNow.org

Mesa Launches Youth Climate Action Fund Second Round

February 10, 2025 at 1:25 pm
Mesa teens and young adults are getting an opportunity to turn their climate action vision into reality. Thanks to a second grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Mesa will award an additional $85,000 to participants ages 15 to 24 for projects focusing on tackling Mesa’s climate goals. The program empowers young people to design, implement, and govern actionable climate solutions.

Mesa Library Installing Solar Panel Canopies

January 30, 2025 at 9:13 am
Mesa Main Library is installing solar panel canopies which will offer covered parking for visitors. Parking will be limited while construction continues through May

Mesa City Manager Announces Retirement After Nearly Two Decades of Transformative Leadership

January 8, 2025 at 4:38 pm
City Manager Chris Brady has announced he will retire May 31, 2025 concluding a transformative 19-year tenure leading the nation's 36th largest city

Vice Mayor Somers Returns to National League of Cities Public Safety and Crime Prevention Federal Advocacy Committee

February 20, 2025 at 10:57 am
Vice Mayor Scott Somers Returns to National League of Cities Public Safety and Crime Prevention Committee.

New Airfield Driver Training Program Kicks Off at Falcon Field Airport

February 12, 2025 at 5:39 pm
Falcon Field Airport is launching an Airfield Driver Training Program, aimed at promoting airfield vehicle driver safety while minimizing runway and taxiway incursions. The initiative is designed to familiarize airport tenants, City employees, and other authorized individuals with the protocols necessary for safely navigating the Air Operations Area (AOA).

SIHI Breaks Ground on Industrial Development in Mesa's Falcon District

February 5, 2025 at 1:47 pm
A groundbreaking has been held for Mesa Grandview Business Park, a 270-thousand-square-foot three-building industrial development at the Loop 202 and Greenfield Road in Mesa's Falcon District. The development is expected to be completed in early 2026