Jaye O'Donnell Named Economic Developer of the Year by AAED

April 20, 2026 at 12:15 pm
Mesa Economic Development Director Jaye O'Donnell has been named Economic Developer of the Year, Large Community, by the Arizona Association for Economic Development, recognizing her leadership, results and service to the profession in Arizona

Swire Coca-Cola, USA Opens New Distribution Facility in Mesa

April 17, 2026 at 2:29 pm
Swire Coca-Cola USA, bottler for Coca-Cola across a 13-state western region, has opened a distribution facility in southeast Mesa which employes about 100 people

Mesa Provides Summer Energy Assistance for Eligible Mesa Electric Customers

April 16, 2026 at 7:35 am
Eligible Mesa Electric customers could save up to $70 on electric bills this summer with the City's Summer Electric Assistance program, which is accepting applications on a first-come, first-served basis for residential customers who demonstrate a financial need

Mesa Honors National Autism Awareness Month

April 15, 2026 at 8:52 am
Mesa recognizes April as National Autism Awareness Month, highlighting its commitment to ensuring individuals of all abilities feel welcome. Mesa was the first city in the United States to become Autism Certified in 2019

City of Mesa Seeking Applicants for Advisory Boards and Committees

April 9, 2026 at 2:53 pm
Mesa is seeking applicants to serve on the City's volunteer advisory boards and committees.

Mesa Kicks Off Water Awareness Month with Conservation Challenge and Community Programs

April 8, 2026 at 9:19 am
Mesa is partnering with the Arizona Department of Water Resources and water providers throughout the state in celebrating April as Water Awareness Month

Dive Into Summer: Registration Underway for Mesa Parks and Recreation Programs

April 6, 2026 at 10:14 am
Mesa residents can now register for a wide range of summer camps and recreation programs

Notice of Proposed Fees – Administrative Updates, Arts and Culture, Business Services, Code Compliance, Development Services, Municipal Court, Office of Urban Transformation, and Transportation

April 2, 2026 at 6:51 am
Required 60-day notice of proposed fees and charges. Details at MesaNow.org

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

April 1, 2026 at 3:21 pm
More than 338,000 fans enjoyed spring training games in Mesa. The Cubs led attendance for the 13th straight season in the Cactus League while the Athletics also saw an increase in attendance

Public Comment Period Begins for Annual Action Plan

March 31, 2026 at 1:23 pm
Mesa residents can provide input about how the City awards federal funds to local community programs. A public comment period for the proposed Fiscal Year 26/27 Annual Action Plan is open through April 30

April is Valley Bike Month in Mesa

March 30, 2026 at 1:17 pm
Mesa celebrates Valley Bike Month in April with a series of free events to promote safe cycling and active transportation for residents of all ages

Mesa Youth Climate Action Fund Earns Statewide Environmental Excellence Award

March 24, 2026 at 1:18 pm
The Mesa Youth Climate Action Fund program received a Crescordia Award, the highest honor presented at Arizona Forward's Environmental Excellence Awards. The program delivered 18 youth-led community projects in 2025

Application Period Opens for Mesa College Promise

March 23, 2026 at 10:24 am
Mesa Community College has started accepting online applications through June 22 for the Mesa College Promise program for the 2026-2027 academic year. The program covers 2 years of tuition and fees at MCC for eligible 2026 Mesa high school graduates and eligible Mesa residents who are 25 or older

Mesa Vice Mayor, Fire Chief Named Among Nation's 250 Public Service Champions

March 19, 2026 at 4:16 pm
Mesa Vice Mayor Scott Somers and Fire and Medical Department Chief Mary Cameli have been selected as two of America’s 250 Public Service Champions, an initiative honoring outstanding local government leaders as the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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

March 19, 2026 at 3:32 pm
Mayor Mark Freeman has reaffirmed Mesa’s commitment to creating habitat for monarch butterflies and other pollinators by signing the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors' Monarch Pledge. The pledge supports efforts to expand monarch habitat and to educate residents about how they can help.

Mesa Library Encourages Spring Reading

March 5, 2026 at 1:21 pm
Mesa Public Library invites kids ages 4-12 to sign up now for the In-N-Out Cover to Cover spring reading program through the library's Beanstack app for a chance to earn prizes

Two Mesa Neighborhoods Recognized as FireWise Communities

March 3, 2026 at 1:19 pm
Two neighborhoods in northeast Mesa, Mountain Bridge and Madrid, have been recognized as FireWise communities for their efforts to reduce wildfire risks

City of Mesa Primary Election Called

February 10, 2026 at 1:53 pm
Mesa City Council has called a Primary Election for July 21, 2026 for the purpose of electing Councilmembers in Districts 4, 5 and 6