ICYMI - JX Nippon Mining & Metals USA, Inc. Breaks Ground on New Manufacturing Plant in Mesa

October 5, 2022 at 12:56 pm
JX Nippon Mining & Metals USA, Inc. (“JX USA”), together with the City of Mesa, the Arizona Commerce Authority, and local officials, held a groundbreaking ceremony today initiating construction of JX USA’s new state-of-the-art electronic...

Aspire Academy

October 3, 2022 at 4:49 pm
For the 7th year, the Mesa Police Department and the Mesa Fire and Medical Department have joined forces to encourage girls ages 14-18 to learn about a career in public safety through the Aspire Academy, a multi-day hands-on camp. This camp will...

Early Voting for the City of Mesa General Election

October 3, 2022 at 10:48 am
The City of Mesa Clerk’s Office is prepared for the 2022 General Election. Through continuous education, staff members strive to uphold election regulations, establish innovative process improvements, promote transparency to citizens and provide...

Celebrate Pop Culture at Mesa Library's First Fandom Event

September 29, 2022 at 12:46 pm
Mesa Library Fandom is a new event for all ages to gather and celebrate pop culture including comics, gaming, music, TV and movies. The Fandom event will feature staff-led panels, crafts, vendors and photo opportunities on Thursday, Oct, 6 from 1...

Celebrate Mesa Offers Fall Fun to East Valley Families

September 27, 2022 at 10:17 am
Celebrate Mesa, a free family-friendly party in the park, returns to mark the arrival of the fall season with a wide variety of games, carnival rides, entertainment and more. The Celebrate Mesa Fall Festival will be on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 5 p.m....

Murals Celebrate Mesa's Asian District's Cultures, Commerce and Community

September 26, 2022 at 10:40 am
Three new murals are going up in the Asian District, Mesa, AZ - a one-mile stretch on Dobson Road in West Mesa, roughly between Main Street and Broadway Road. Artists are creating works featuring iconic symbols, animals and flowers tied to many Asian...

Mesa’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program announces Move Safe Public Service Announcement Contest

September 22, 2022 at 9:53 am
Get your cameras ready! The City of Mesa’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program announces the first Move Safe Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest. Starting September 30th Mesa students (and homeschoolers!) ages 12-18 are invited to create a 30-second...

Donate Trees in City Parks and Support Mesa Climate Action Plan

September 20, 2022 at 12:21 pm
Mesa offers easy ways to add more trees and shade in City parks and support our Climate Action Plan to proactively and responsibly protect and conserve Mesa’s environment and natural resources.Mesa’s Tree Donation Program allows you to pay for...

Mesa Water Customers are Encouraged to Forgo Fall Overseeding

September 15, 2022 at 7:19 pm
The fall season is the time of year when many residents, businesses and homeowner’s associations (HOAs) decide whether or not to overseed their lawns. In light of the worsening conditions on the Colorado River, the City of Mesa is encouraging all...

FY 2023/2024 Funding Application Process Begins Oct. 3 for Housing-Community Development Programs

September 26, 2022 at 3:31 pm
The City of Mesa is hosting a kick-off meeting for agencies interested in applying for federal and local funding used for housing and community activities that primarily benefit low-and-moderate income persons and assist in preventing or eliminating...

Mesa Offers Lifetime Medical Benefits to All Eligible City Employees

September 12, 2022 at 6:19 pm
Mesa is offering lifetime medical benefits for all eligible full-time employees, effective Jan. 1, 2023. Access to lifetime medical insurance coverage adds to Mesa's already competitive salaries and benefits package, allowing the City to recruit and...

Free Resources Available to Mesa-Based Small Businesses

September 12, 2022 at 11:10 am
Small business owners based in Mesa can access several free resources – via Mesa Business Builder (MBB) - to help them develop skills needed to grow their business. The three MBB programs are Mesa Business Builder Small Business Assistance Program,...

Mesa Offers Limited Income Senior Rate Program

September 6, 2022 at 2:21 pm
The City of Mesa’s Limited Income Senior Rate Program (LISR) is a residential utility assistance program that provides a 30 percent discount on the water service rate, one of the key water rate components on a customer’s bill. For the most common...

City of Mesa Maintains Stage One Water Shortage Following U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Following August 24-Month Study

August 16, 2022 at 3:41 pm
The City of Mesa maintains its Stage One Water Shortage status following an announcement by the United States Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) that Lake Mead will be at a Tier 2a shortage by January 2023.The City of Mesa declared a Stage One Water...

Councilmember David Luna joins The National Civic League (NCL) Senior Fellow Program

September 16, 2022 at 6:12 pm
The National Civic League (NCL) welcomes Mesa District 5 Councilmember David Luna as a member of their Senior Fellows Program, bringing its total to nine senior fellows. As an NCL Senior Fellow Councilmember Luna will help extend the breadth and...

Mesa Announces New Planning Director

August 31, 2022 at 5:11 pm
Following a nine-month national recruitment process, the City of Mesa has selected Mary Kopaskie-Brown as the new Planning Director. Ms. Kopaskie-Brown has 35 years of experience in the public and private sectors. She is currently the Acting Deputy...

Forbes Recognizes Mesa as One of the Best-in-State Government Employers in Arizona

August 24, 2022 at 10:56 am
The City of Mesa has been recognized as a top five government employer in Arizona, according to Forbes Best-in-State Employers 2022 list. Mesa was the only municipality in the Valley to be included in the prestigious ranking and placed fourth out of...

Volunteer Coaches Needed for Mesa Flag Football and Volleyball Leagues

August 18, 2022 at 10:20 am
The City of Mesa's Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) Youth Sports program is urgently seeking volunteer coaches to help run its upcoming Flag Football and Volleyball leagues."Each season, our program recruits hundreds of volunteer...

Mesa Mayor John Giles Presents Key to the City to Actor Troy Kotsur

August 11, 2022 at 9:34 pm
Mayor John Giles of Mesa today honored Troy Kotsur, Mesa native, acclaimed actor and the first deaf man to win an Academy Award, with a key to the city. The event was held at Mesa Arts Center with family, friends and supporters gathered in...