2.5 Million Items Borrowed from Mesa Public Libraries Last Year

September 6, 2024 at 12:08 pm
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. To sign up for a Mesa Public Library card, visit mesalibrary.org

Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum Fall 2024 Exhibitions Opening Reception Sept. 13

September 5, 2024 at 1:23 pm
Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum celebrates the opening of five new exhibitions with a free opening reception Sept 13 from 7pm to 10pm

Public Meetings for Proposed Five-Year Consolidated Plan to Seek Input on Community Needs

September 4, 2024 at 2:16 pm
The City is hosting three meetings to provide information and get public input about the proposed 2025-2029 Five Year Consolidated Plan regarding community needs and funding priorities. Details at MesaNow.org

Fuel Operation at Falcon Field Brings Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Mesa

September 3, 2024 at 10:28 am
Falcon Field, in partnership with Avflight Mesa and Avfuel Corporation, have partnered to bring sustainable aviation fuel to the the city-owned airport

Mesa Encourages Residents to Take Advantage of Water-Saving Fall Planting Resources

September 3, 2024 at 9:58 am
Mesa encourages residents to take advantage of water-saving fall planting resources. Details at MesaNow.org

Mesa Celebrates Red Mountain Park Expansion

August 29, 2024 at 9:56 am
Mesa invites the public to celebrate a major expansion of Red Mountain Park, 7745 E. Brown Road, on Thursday, Sept. 5 from 5:45pm to 7:30pm. Red Mountain Park is now the largest park in the city

Office of Economic Development Receives 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council

August 28, 2024 at 9:21 am
Mesa's Office of Economic Development has received a 2024 Excellence in Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council for the Mesa Business Builder Program. Details at MesaNow.org

Mesa Police Department Announces Labor Day DUI Task Force

August 28, 2024 at 7:27 am
Mesa Police will be conducting DUI enforcement over the Labor Day weekend. Key enforcement hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5pm to 3am and Monday 12pm to 10pm

The City of Mesa Welcomes National League of Cities Centennial ‘Roadshow’

August 27, 2024 at 2:44 pm
Mesa welcomed today the National League of Cities (NLC) Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities. This initiative is part of NLC’s year-long celebration, marking a century of commitment to advancing local government and advocating for the interests of cities, towns and villages nationwide.

Mayors John Giles and Corey Woods Launch Disagree Better Arizona to Elevate Civil Discourse

August 26, 2024 at 2:06 pm
Mesa Mayor John Giles and Tempe Mayor Corey Woods have announced the launch of the Disagree Better Arizona initiative to elevate civil discourse and foster constructive dialogue across the state

Mesa College Promise Program Expands, Enters Fourth Academic Year

August 21, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Mesa College Promise has welcomed its fourth and largest group of students to receive two years of fully funded tuition and fees at MCC. This includes the inaugural group of eligible Mesa residents who are 24 years or older

Mesa Needs Volunteers for Love Your City - National Day of Service Sept. 7

August 21, 2024 at 11:00 am
Mesa needs volunteers for Love Your City - National Day of Service Sept. 7. Several citywide volunteer projects will be taking place starting between 7am and 9am. Details at MesaNow.org

KoMiCo to Establish Semiconductor Equipment and Coating Facility in Mesa

August 20, 2024 at 7:11 am
KoMiCo is establishing a semiconductor equipment and coating facility in southeast Mesa. The facility is expected to be operational by 2026 creating over 200 new jobs

Mesa Appoints Two New Municipal Court Magistrates

August 20, 2024 at 6:14 am
Mesa City Council has appointed Judges Geoffrey Balon and Amy Haley as new Municipal Court magistrates

Local Public Figures Bring Awareness Back to School and Pedestrian Safety

August 14, 2024 at 3:07 pm
Local public figures, including Mayor John Giles, Mesa Councilmembers and Baxter the Bobcat and other mascots helped crossing guards on Aug. 14 to bring awareness to school and pedestrian safety

ICYMI - City of Mesa Partners with Phoenix Rescue Mission to Provide Outreach, Case Management Services to Address Homelessness and Heat Relief

August 14, 2024 at 1:36 pm
Mesa and Phoenix Rescue Mission are partnering to address homelessness and heat relief

North America’s Largest Automotive Supplier to Build Manufacturing Facility in Mesa

August 8, 2024 at 11:54 am
New investment and jobs from Magna to bolster the region.

Applications now open for the Mesa Business Builder Small Business Assistance Program

August 6, 2024 at 8:17 am
The City of Mesa has announced the opening of the Mesa Business Builder (MBB) Small Business Assistance Program for the new program year.

Resident's Guide to Community and Civic Engagement

July 31, 2024 at 10:31 am
The City of Mesas Community Engagement team is holding a free Residents Guide to Mesa class to educate and support neighborhood leaders to improve their communities. The Residents Guide to Community and Civic Engagement will take place Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Mesa City Council Chambers, 57 E. First St.

Mesa is Hosting Water Donation Events to Help People in Need Amidst Record-Breaking Temperatures

July 29, 2024 at 1:28 pm
Mesa’s Hydration Donation Campaign needs more water as the community demand for bottles of water is at an all-time high. To help meet the demand, the City of Mesa is hosting two drop-off events to make it easier for the community to donate cases of...

Applications Being Accepted for East Valley Veterans Parade

July 24, 2024 at 12:06 pm
The East Valley Veterans Parade Association is now accepting applications for entries to the 17th Annual East Valley Veterans Parade. This year’s theme is “Arizona Heroes – Global War on Terrorism” to recognize those who served in the wars in...

Wholesale Aviation Parts Distributor Southern Cross Aviation Announces Expansion into Mesa

July 23, 2024 at 8:00 am
Southern Cross Aviation, a leading wholesale aviation parts distributor, has announced its expansion to Mesa to support the thriving general aviation, commercial aviation, and defense aerospace industries in Greater Phoenix. This strategic expansion...

Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign Helping People in Need During Summer Heat

July 10, 2024 at 12:00 am
Demand for bottles of water is high at Mesa’s respite and cooling centers and organizations ask the public to donate to the City’s Hydration donation campaign. This annual effort makes a positive difference during the extreme summer heat as donated...

Registration Opening for Mesa Parks and Recreation Fall Programs

July 8, 2024 at 8:30 am
 Despite our triple-digit temperatures, fall is around the corner, and so is registration for Mesa Parks and Recreation fall season programs and activities. Registration is underway for Mesa residents for the 2024 fall season (August, September,...

Mesa Expands Household Hazardous Materials Facility Hours

July 3, 2024 at 9:40 am
Hazardous materials don’t belong in trash cans or recycle barrels. Mesa is making it even easier for residents to safely dispose of their household hazardous waste by extending operating hours at the Household Hazardous Materials (HHM) Facility,...

Mesa's Gateway Library Wins Prestigious Interior Design Award

July 2, 2024 at 11:34 am
Mesa’s newest library wins a 2024 Library Interior Design Award from the Commercial Interior Design Association (IIDA) and the American Library Association (ALA). The biennial IIDA/ALA competition recognizes excellence in library interior design and...

Mesa Dedicates New Police Property Building

July 1, 2024 at 11:00 am
Mesa opens a 33-thousand-square-foot facility to store police evidence. The City celebrated the completion of the anticipated Police Property Building, located at 154 N. Robson, next to Mesa Police Headquarters, with a ribbon-cutting...

ICYMI - Maricopa County to Fund Improvements at Popular Community Centers in City of Mesa

June 26, 2024 at 3:47 pm
Visitors at the City of Mesa’s Firefighter Memorial, i.d.e.a. Museum and Mesa Historical Society will soon enjoy an even more memorable experience thanks to the renovation funding approved by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on June...

ICYMI: Stanton Announces $15.9 Million Federal Grant to Advance Rio East-Dobson Streetcar Extension

June 25, 2024 at 11:48 am
Today Rep. Greg Stanton announced Valley Metro would receive a $15,939,835 federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant, funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to advance the Rio East-Dobson...

Mesa Arts Center Adds Four New Shows to 20th Anniversary Performing Live Season

June 11, 2024 at 3:56 pm
Mesa Arts Center has added four new shows to its 20th Anniversary Performing Live Season, (previously announced on April 29). The celebratory season will now include illusionist Michael Carbonaro (Aug. 16), Country entertainers Home Free (Oct. 10),...

Mesa Asks You to be Monsoon Ready

June 11, 2024 at 11:11 am
Summer ushers in the season of storms, when a monsoon may start quickly and lead to downed power lines and trees, power outages and flooded streets in a matter of minutes. The elderly and homebound individuals are among the most vulnerable during the...

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

June 10, 2024 at 10:02 am
With triple digit temperatures now a daily occurrence, the City of Mesa and Mesa Animal Control are reminding residents to protect their pets as the thermometer rises in Arizona. The heat can affect pets in many ways, from causing dehydration to...

Mesa's New Water Quality Report Highlights Quality, Reliability, Value and Service

June 6, 2024 at 9:05 am
How well do you know your H2O? Learn about the quality of your Mesa drinking water by reading the new City of Mesa Water Quality Consumer Confidence report at www.mesaaz.gov/ccr. For over 100 years, the City of Mesa has been committed to providing...

CarbonCapture Inc. Secures Lease in Mesa for World's First Direct Air Capture Manufacturing Facility

June 6, 2024 at 8:20 am
CarbonCapture Inc, a leading U.S. direct air capture (DAC) company that builds modular systems that can be mass-produced, has announced the signing of a lease for its first manufacturing site - an 83,000 square-foot high-volume facility in Mesa. At...

City of Mesa Calls General Election

June 4, 2024 at 4:38 pm
The Mesa City Council has called a General Election for Nov. 5, 2024. Mesa voters will vote on four ballot measures that will impact the City’s ability to keep up with growth and maintain high-quality services for its residents, businesses and...

Mesa Offering Heat Relief Services to Help Save Lives This Summer

June 3, 2024 at 1:00 pm
As temperatures reach the triple digits, Mesa is informing the public of its partnership with Maricopa County Public Health and local organizations to provide heat relief services for unhoused individuals and other vulnerable Mesa residents. A...

Mesa Launches Youth Climate Action Fund

May 30, 2024 at 2:42 pm
Mayor John Giles today announced the Mesa Youth Climate Action Fund will begin accepting applications on June 1. Young people ages 15-24 that reside in and/or attend school in Mesa are encouraged to apply for up to $5,000 in funding to design and...

SRP Rebates Help Power Mesa's Climate Action Commitment

May 28, 2024 at 11:48 am
Mesa Mayor John Giles has accepted a check for $267,570 in rebates from SRP, marking a significant milestone in the City’s efforts to reach carbon neutrality in the decades ahead. The check, presented by SRP Associate General Manager and Chief...

Grand Opening for Mesa Business Builder @ The Studios

May 23, 2024 at 12:03 pm
Mesa's thriving small business and entrepreneurship ecosystem unveils a new hub for innovation and collaboration with the grand opening of Mesa Business Builder (MBB) @ The Studios. Located at 59 E. 1st., in downtown Mesa.

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.

Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign Off to a Strong Start to Save Lives

May 7, 2024 at 1:33 pm
Mesa’s annual Hydration Donation Campaign is starting a month earlier in an effort to save more lives during Arizona’s extreme heat season. With a record number of heat-related deaths in Maricopa County in 2023 and the National Weather Service...