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City of Mesa Brings Faith Leaders Together to Discuss Teen Mental Health

August 27, 2025 at 5:19 pm
On a day when the nation is grappling with another tragic school shooting, Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman met with more than 150 pastors, clergy, nonprofit partners, and community advocates to highlight the critical role faith leaders play in supporting teen mental health. The event celebrated Mesa’s strong spiritual and civic foundations and emphasized the importance of faith and community collaboration in creating safe, supportive spaces for young people.

Mesa Unveils Annual Report Highlighting Strategic Economic Growth and Future Vision

August 28, 2025 at 11:48 am
Mesa's Office of Economic Development unveils its Annual Report highlighting strategic economic growth and future vision

ICYMI: Mayor Freeman and other Arizona mayors unite to form the Coalition for Protecting Arizona’s Lifeline

August 27, 2025 at 5:13 pm
Mayors from across Arizona have come together to form the Coalition for Protecting Arizona’s Lifeline, a nonpartisan alliance committed to collaborating and advocating for Arizona’s allocation of Colorado River water and Central Arizona Project (CAP). The Coalition is comprised of trusted local leaders from cities served by CAP, a 336-mile-long aqueduct that delivers Colorado River water to Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties. CAP is the largest water delivery system in the state, supplying water to millions of Arizonans.

Mesa Police Labor Day Holiday Task Force

August 26, 2025 at 1:46 pm
Mesa Police will be conducting DUI enforcement from Friday, Aug. 29 until Monday, Sept. 3 with emphasized hours Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5pm to 3am and saturation patrols on Monday from 12pm to 10pm

City of Mesa Expands Access to Mesa Business Builder with New Open Hours

August 26, 2025 at 11:39 am
Mesa Business Builder @ The Studios, 59 E. First St., has expanded its hours from 10am to 4pm Monday through Thursday, effective Sept. 2

City of Mesa Announces Lane Restrictions on Ellsworth Road for Street Maintenance

August 25, 2025 at 3:58 pm
Mesa will be doing street maintenance along Ellsworth Road between Ray Road and Elliot Road until Sept. 15. There will be lane restrictions during off-peak hours which may cause delays

Mesa Welcomes Luis F. Ruiz, Jr. as New Arts & Culture Director

August 20, 2025 at 1:28 pm
Mesa welcomes Luis Ruiz as the new Director of Arts & Culture. He previously served the City for 5 years as Deputy Director for Parks and Recreation, overseeing commercial operations such as the Mesa Convention Center

FlightSafety International Expands Arizona Presence with New 100,000-Square-Foot Learning Center at Mesa Gateway Airport

August 19, 2025 at 4:18 pm
FlightSafety International is expanding its operations in Arizona with a new 100,000-square-foot Learning Center at Mesa Gateway Airport

New Billboards Help Fund Mesa College Promise Program

August 13, 2025 at 2:27 pm
New billboards to help fund the Mesa College Promise have been unveiled along the U-S 60 near Dobson Road and the Mesa Community College campus

Mesa Needs Volunteers for Love Your City - National Day of Service Sept. 13

August 11, 2025 at 10:56 am
Mesa needs volunteers to take part in Love Your City - National Day of Service Sept. 13. Details at MesaNow.org

Falcon Field Airport Experiencing Business Aviation Growth

August 7, 2025 at 1:58 pm
Falcon Field Airport is experiencing a major era of business aviation growth, including new executive hangars, corporate services and future-ready infrastructure

Mesa Aquatics Offering Lots of Late Summer and Fall Activities

August 6, 2025 at 8:55 am
While public pools have closed for daily public swimming, Mesa Aquatics is offering many late summer and fall activities. More info at MesaNow.org

Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign Still Needs Water

August 4, 2025 at 1:23 pm
The Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign continues seeking donations of cases of water or cash to buy water to help people in need during the extreme summer heat. Visit mesaaz/gov/H2OMesa to donate

Mayor Mark Freeman Appointed Vice Chair of U.S. Conference of Mayors Energy Committee

July 30, 2025 at 3:06 pm
Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman has been appointed Vice Chair of the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) Energy Committee following its 93rd Annual Meeting in Tampa, Florida.

Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign Helping People in Need During Summer Heat

July 29, 2025 at 8:46 am
Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign Helping People in Need During Summer Heat; Water donations go directly to the City's most vulnerable residents

Hadrian To Invest $200 Million To Establish Manufacturing And Software Hub In Mesa

July 17, 2025 at 2:19 pm
Hadrian, an advanced manufacturing company building AI-powered factories, will invest $200 million to open a new 270,000-square-foot facility in Mesa, creating 350 high-wage jobs.

Councilmember Julie Spilsbury Appointed to Regional Human Services Committee

July 15, 2025 at 9:43 am
New MAG committee seeks to advance critical community initiatives.

City of Mesa Awards Nearly $100,000 in Grants Through the Mesa Youth Climate Action Fund

July 11, 2025 at 10:16 am
The City of Mesa has awarded nearly $100,000 to community groups through the Mesa Youth Climate Action Fund. the list of winners is available at mesanow.org

Resident’s Guide to HOA Classes: The ABCs of Enforcement for HOAs and Condos

July 10, 2025 at 2:13 pm
Mesa is offering a Resident’s Guide to HOA Classes in a monthly series from July to October.

Mesa City Manager Scott Butler Announces Key Additions to his Executive Staff

July 10, 2025 at 8:33 am
Mesa City Manager Scott Butler Announced New Assistant City Managers: Kenneth Cost, Brent Stoddard and Marc Heirshberg

City of Mesa Wins National Mayor's Water Conservation Challenge

July 9, 2025 at 1:51 pm
Mesa wins the 2025 Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation among cities in the 300,000-599,999 population category. To win, Mesa residents pledged to save more than 22 million gallons of water over the next year

City of Mesa Special Recall Election Called

July 9, 2025 at 7:35 am
The City of Mesa will hold a Special Recall Election on Nov. 4, 2025 for voters in Council District Two. For more information, visit mesaaz.gov/elections

Enjoy Fall Fun: Register Now for Parks and Recreation Fall Programs

July 7, 2025 at 8:37 am
Mesa residents can now register for Mesa Parks and Recreation's fall programs. Details at MesaNow.org

Applications Open July 8 for the 2025 Mesa Business Builder Small Business Assistance Program

July 2, 2025 at 8:54 am
The City of Mesa is opening applications for the Mesa Business Builder (MBB) Small Business Assistance Program on Tuesday, July 8. Details at MesaBusinessBuilder.com

2024 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report Available Now

June 25, 2025 at 10:05 am
Annual Report Highlights Mesa’s Commitment to Safe, Reliable Drinking Water

Mesa Asks You to be Monsoon Ready

June 10, 2025 at 1:54 pm
Mesa is reminding you to be monsoon ready to stay safe during summer storms. Details at mesaaz.gov/storm

Mesa Police Department Uses Versaterm CommunityConnect to Enhance Citizen Communications

June 9, 2025 at 10:37 am
Anyone calling 911 or the non-emergency phone number requesting service from Mesa Police will now receive an automated text message or email from Versaterm CommunityConnect confirming the call for service and providing status updates

ICYMI - Mesa Ranked as Best Run City in Arizona

June 5, 2025 at 1:36 pm
Mesa has been named as the Best Run City in Arizona and one of the best run in the U.S. according to WalletHub

City Manager Scott Butler Appoints Dan Butler as New Mesa Police Chief

June 4, 2025 at 6:19 am
City Manager Scott Butler has appointed Dan Butler as the new Chief of Police for the Mesa Police Department, effective July 1.

Scott Butler Officially Sworn in as Mesa City Manager

June 3, 2025 at 8:08 am
Scott Butler has officially been sworn in as Mesa City Manager. He emphasized fiscal discipline, innovation and public safety in his first address to City Council

Mesa Budget Advances Historic Investments in Police, Fire and Core Services

June 2, 2025 at 9:12 pm
Mesa City Council makes a major investment in both public safety and core services with approval of a $2.79 billion budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year

Mesa Police Headquarters Getting Major Renovations

June 2, 2025 at 1:10 pm
Mesa Police Headquarters, 130 N. Robson, is undergoing a massive renovation over the next 20 months that will benefit employees and the community. More info at MesaNow.org

Mesa Parks, Recreation and Communities Facilities Renews Certified Autism Center™ Designation, Continues Enhancing Accessibility

May 22, 2025 at 5:20 pm
Mesa Parks and Recreation has been renewed as a Certified Autism Center by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. It was the first such organization to receive the certification in 2019

Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign Off to Strong Start to Save Lives

May 13, 2025 at 2:03 pm
The Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign is asking for donations of bottles of water and money to help people in need during the extreme summer heat. Details at mesaaz.gov/H2OMesa

Mesa Animal Control Reminds Residents to keep Pets Safe in the Heat

May 8, 2025 at 4:22 pm
Mesa Animal Control Reminds Residents to protect pets during the triple digit heat. More info at MesaNow.org