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All rights reserved Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:03:15 Mesa Wins Statewide Award for Merry Main Street Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:19:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3546 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3546 The City of Mesa has received the Outstanding Special Event Award for cities with populations over 100,000 from the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association to honor the success of Merry Main Street http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14535m.jpg City of Mesa Approves Transformative Culdesac Development at Site 17 Tue, 9 Sep 2025 12:52:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3545 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3545 Mesa City Council has approved a landmark agreement with Culdesac to transformer Site 17 near Mesa Drive and University Drive into a vibrant, mixed-use community that will bring new housing, retail and economic activity to downtown http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png ICYMI - City of Mesa and Downtown Mesa Association Team Up to Improve Building Exteriors Tue, 9 Sep 2025 11:44:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3544 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3544 The City of Mesa and Downtown Mesa Association have partnered for a second round of facade improvements to enhance the storefronts of downtown businesses http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Register Now for Co-Ed and Girls Flag Football Leagues and Kinder Clinic Fri, 5 Sep 2025 09:17:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3543 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3543 Register Now for Co-Ed and Girls Flag Football Leagues and Kinder Clinic http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14525m.jpg Office of Economic Development Receives International Award for Excellence Thu, 4 Sep 2025 10:06:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3542 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3542 Mesa's Office of Economic Development (Mesa OED) has received a 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for the Asian District Brochure http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14521m.jpg Annual Funding Application Process Begins for Housing and Community Development Programs Wed, 3 Sep 2025 16:29:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3541 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3541 Annual Funding Application Process Begins for Housing and Community Development Programs http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png City Breaks Ground on New Fire Station to Address Emergency Needs of the Rapidly Growing Southeast Mesa Region Wed, 3 Sep 2025 10:39:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3540 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3540 Construction has officially started on Fire Station 224, located at 3441 S. 80th St., to meet the emergency needs of the rapidly growing southeast Mesa region http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14512m.jpg Mesa Public Library Invites Community to Create Cards for First Responders Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:12:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3539 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3539 Mesa Public Library is hosting special cardmaking events where residents of all ages can show their gratitude to Mesas first responders http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14498m.jpg Mesa Unveils Annual Report Highlighting Strategic Economic Growth and Future Vision Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:48:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3537 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3537 Mesa's Office of Economic Development unveils its Annual Report highlighting strategic economic growth and future vision http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png City of Mesa Brings Faith Leaders Together to Discuss Teen Mental Health Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:19:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3536 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3536 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 Mesas strong spiritual and civic foundations and emphasized the importance of faith and community collaboration in creating safe, supportive spaces for young people. http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png ICYMI: Mayor Freeman and other Arizona mayors unite to form the Coalition for Protecting Arizona’s Lifeline Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:13:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3535 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3535 Mayors from across Arizona have come together to form the Coalition for Protecting Arizonas Lifeline, a nonpartisan alliance committed to collaborating and advocating for Arizonas 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. http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png City of Mesa Expands Access to Mesa Business Builder with New Open Hours Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:39:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3533 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3533 Mesa Business Builder @ The Studios, 59 E. First St., has expanded its hours from 10am to 4pm Monday through Thursday, effective Sept. 2 http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14484m.jpg City of Mesa Announces Lane Restrictions on Ellsworth Road for Street Maintenance Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:58:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3532 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3532 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 http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14482m.jpg Mesa Welcomes Luis F. Ruiz, Jr. as New Arts & Culture Director Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:28:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3531 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3531 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 http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png FlightSafety International Expands Arizona Presence with New 100,000-Square-Foot Learning Center at Mesa Gateway Airport Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:18:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3530 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3530 FlightSafety International is expanding its operations in Arizona with a new 100,000-square-foot Learning Center at Mesa Gateway Airport http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png New Billboards Help Fund Mesa College Promise Program Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:27:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3529 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3529 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 http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14465m.jpg Mesa Needs Volunteers for Love Your City - National Day of Service Sept. 13 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:56:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3528 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3528 Mesa needs volunteers to take part in Love Your City - National Day of Service Sept. 13. Details at MesaNow.org http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14459m.jpg Falcon Field Airport Experiencing Business Aviation Growth Thu, 7 Aug 2025 13:58:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3527 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3527 Falcon Field Airport is experiencing a major era of business aviation growth, including new executive hangars, corporate services and future-ready infrastructure http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14455m.jpg Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign Still Needs Water Mon, 4 Aug 2025 13:23:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3525 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3525 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 http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14445m.jpg Mayor Mark Freeman Appointed Vice Chair of U.S. Conference of Mayors Energy Committee Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:06:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3524 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3524 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. http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14442m.jpg Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign Helping People in Need During Summer Heat Tue, 29 Jul 2025 08:46:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3523 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3523 Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign Helping People in Need During Summer Heat; Water donations go directly to the City's most vulnerable residents http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14438m.jpg Hadrian To Invest $200 Million To Establish Manufacturing And Software Hub In Mesa Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:19:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3521 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3521 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. http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Councilmember Julie Spilsbury Appointed to Regional Human Services Committee Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:43:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3520 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3520 New MAG committee seeks to advance critical community initiatives. http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png City of Mesa Awards Nearly $100,000 in Grants Through the Mesa Youth Climate Action Fund Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:16:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3518 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3518 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 http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Resident’s Guide to HOA Classes: The ABCs of Enforcement for HOAs and Condos Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:13:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3517 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3517 Mesa is offering a Residents Guide to HOA Classes in a monthly series from July to October. http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Mesa City Manager Scott Butler Announces Key Additions to his Executive Staff Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:33:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3516 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3516 Mesa City Manager Scott Butler Announced New Assistant City Managers: Kenneth Cost, Brent Stoddard and Marc Heirshberg http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14425m.jpg City of Mesa Wins National Mayor's Water Conservation Challenge Wed, 9 Jul 2025 13:51:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3515 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3515 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 http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14421m.jpg City of Mesa Special Recall Election Called Wed, 9 Jul 2025 07:35:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3514 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3514 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 http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Enjoy Fall Fun: Register Now for Parks and Recreation Fall Programs Mon, 7 Jul 2025 08:37:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3512 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3512 Mesa residents can now register for Mesa Parks and Recreation's fall programs. Details at MesaNow.org http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14405m.jpg Applications Open July 8 for the 2025 Mesa Business Builder Small Business Assistance Program Wed, 2 Jul 2025 08:54:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3510 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3510 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 http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png 2024 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report Available Now Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:05:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3507 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3507 Annual Report Highlights Mesas Commitment to Safe, Reliable Drinking Water http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png Mesa Asks You to be Monsoon Ready Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:54:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3502 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3502 Mesa is reminding you to be monsoon ready to stay safe during summer storms. Details at mesaaz.gov/storm http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14326m.jpg Mesa Police Department Uses Versaterm CommunityConnect to Enhance Citizen Communications Mon, 9 Jun 2025 10:37:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3501 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3501 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 http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14321m.jpg Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign Off to Strong Start to Save Lives Tue, 13 May 2025 14:03:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3484 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3484 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 http://www.mesanow.org/remote/photos/14205m.jpg Mesa Animal Control Reminds Residents to keep Pets Safe in the Heat Thu, 8 May 2025 16:22:00 City of Mesa, Arizona http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3482 http://www.mesanow.org/news/public/article/3482 Mesa Animal Control Reminds Residents to protect pets during the triple digit heat. More info at MesaNow.org http://www.mesanow.org/modules/news/images/largeThumb.png