Councilmember Julie Spilsbury joins Flinn Brown Fellowship

May 25, 2023 at 3:51 pm
The Arizona Center for Civic Leadership welcomes Mesa District 2 Councilmember Julie Spilsbury as one of their 2023 Flinn-Brown Fellows. Twenty-eight leaders from the state will participate in Arizona's most prestigious leadership program on...

Mesa Police Holiday Task Force

May 23, 2023 at 4:36 pm
The Mesa Police Department will be out conducting DUI enforcement activities this weekend. The MPD Traffic Unit will continue its support of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) Memorial Day Weekend DUI Task Force beginning Friday, May 26...

Mesa Announces AT&T Fiber as New Title Sponsor for Arizona Celebration of Freedom

May 23, 2023 at 11:51 am
AT&T Fiber is the new title sponsor of the 2023 Arizona Celebration of Freedom, the 14th year for this free event and Arizona’s “coolest” independence festival.. “AT&T has always shown tremendous commitment to Mesa, helping to increase...

Mesa Police Department's Safer Streets Operation

May 23, 2023 at 8:54 am
During June and July, the Mesa Police Traffic Unit will be leading the second phase of Operation Safer Streets. This will be a selective enforcement detail targeting driving behaviors that are contributing factors of fatal and serious injury...

Mesa Pools Open May 27

May 22, 2023 at 10:11 am
All City of Mesa pools will open for the summer beginning Saturday, May 27. The pools open for public swimming at 1 p.m. most days. Skyline and Rhodes will be open on Sundays. For specific pool hours, visit mesaparks.com/pools. The City of Mesa has...

Buckle Up Arizona...It's the Law! Enforcement Campaign

May 22, 2023 at 10:04 am
In an effort to save more lives on Arizona’s roadways this month the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is partnering with the Mesa Police Department to enforce Arizona’s seat belt and child safety seat laws. Arizona presently conducts enforcement...

Mesa Hosts Desert Challenge Games May 24-28

May 17, 2023 at 1:08 pm
Nearly 200 athletes with disabilities from 11 countries will compete in the 2023 Desert Challenge Games in partnership with The Hartford in Mesa May 24-28. Now in its 32nd year, the Desert Challenge Games will include swimming, track and field, air...

City Honors Historical Essay and Visual Arts Contest Winners

May 16, 2023 at 1:58 pm
The Mesa Historic Preservation Board has announced the winners of the 2023 Historical Essay and Visual Contest. The contest winners were recognized during Downtown Historic Preservation Day May 13 at the Nile Theater and at the May 15 Mesa City...

Mesa Seeks Volunteers for AT&T Fiber Arizona Celebration of Freedom

May 15, 2023 at 12:05 pm
Mesa seeks volunteers for the AT&T Fiber Arizona Celebration of Freedom, the coolest independence festival in the state! There are multiple times and shifts available including kids’ zone, splash zone, entertainment and information...

Red Mountain Library Hosts Water - Use It Wisely Water Tower in May

May 11, 2023 at 1:59 pm
There’s more to check out this month besides books and movies at the Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Rd. From now till May 31, the library will feature a 16-foot pyramid comprised of 120 one-gallon jugs that represent how much water one person...

New Writer in Residence Mark Athitakis at Mesa Public Library

May 9, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Aspiring writers can get help from a published author to improve their skills at Mesa Public Library. Local author Mark Athitakis is using Mesa Public Library as his public workspace as part of the Writer in Residence Program. Mark will have office...

Bikes to Books Contest in Mesa

May 8, 2023 at 11:06 am
The City of Mesa’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program and Mesa Public Library announce the first Bike to Books contest. Mesa invites students and homeschoolers in prekindergarten to 12th grade to design bike symbol art for a City of Mesa shared use path....

ICYMI - City of Mesa Brings Home Pair of Honors as Arizona Association for Economic Development Presents Annual EDDE Awards

May 3, 2023 at 7:42 am
The City of Mesa garnered two honors as the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) presented its annual Economic Development Distinguished by Excellence (EDDE) Awards at the spring conference in Tucson last week. The achievements were...

ICYMI - Mesa Mayor John Giles: City and State Leaders Can Tackle Affordable Housing Crisis Together

May 1, 2023 at 3:24 pm
Read full story below:Arizona Capitol Times: “City and State Leaders Can Tackle Affordable Housing Crisis Together”[Mesa Mayor John Giles, 4/28/2023]The cat is out of the bag: Arizona is a great place to live. Maricopa is the fastest-growing...

Sign Up Now for Mesa Summer Reading Program

May 1, 2023 at 11:46 am
Registering for summer reading is a fun and smart way to start the summer. You can sign up now as Mesa Public Library participates in the countywide Summer Reading Program, June 1 through Aug. 1, encouraging people of all ages to read for at least 20...

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

April 27, 2023 at 2:09 pm
With triple digit temperatures coming soon, 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 burning their...

Mesa Arts Center Announces the 2023-2024 Performing Live Series

April 27, 2023 at 10:18 am
Mesa Arts Center is excited to announce the 2023–2024 Performing Live season. Highlights include Yo-Yo Ma, Matteo Bocelli, Audra McDonald, Tori Amos, Dave Koz, Mandy Patinkin and more. “This season is about creating new memories and reigniting...

Arts and Cultural Centers, Parks and Recreation Department and Dobson Ranch Library Renew Certification, Continue to Support Mesa's Autism Certified City Initiative

April 25, 2023 at 10:23 am
Since becoming Certified Autism Centers™ (CAC) in 2019, Arizona Museum of Natural History, i.d.e.a. Museum, Mesa Arts Center, Mesa Public Library’s Dobson Ranch branch and Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities are important partners in...

ICYMI - Mesa's Crisis Team diverted thousands of 911 calls to behavioral health experts last year

April 17, 2023 at 2:29 pm
In case you missed it, here is part of an article on AZ Central about how Mesa's Crisis Team diverted thousands of 911 calls to behaviorial health experts last year. For the entire article, visit the AZ Central website.  A crisis team...

Register for Mesa Parks and Recreation Summer Programs

April 17, 2023 at 1:57 pm
Registration for Mesa Parks and Recreation summer programs opens on Monday, April 24, at 8 a.m. for Mesa residents and on Monday, May 1, at 8 a.m. for non-residents. Mesa Aquatics is offering private swim lessons for the first time, and continuing...

Local Students Win by Joining Mesa Efforts to Promote Safety

April 13, 2023 at 9:56 am
The City of Mesa’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program is honored to announce the inaugural Move Safe PSA Contest winners. The contest invited Mesa students ages 12-18 to create a 30-second to one-minute public service announcement showing how to walk,...

Mesa Transportation Department Seeks Input from the Community for Transportation Master Plan

April 6, 2023 at 1:43 pm
Mesa, AZ – As Mesa continues to grow and evolve, it's time to review the current transportation system and develop a plan to ensure an efficient, accessible, safe and well-connected network for all users. The Mesa Transportation Master Plan will...

City of Mesa Seeks Applicants for Advisory Boards and Committees

April 5, 2023 at 12:12 pm
Mesa residents are invited and encouraged to participate in the process of local government by serving on the City’s volunteer advisory boards and committees. The City of Mesa seeks the knowledge and experience of its residents to advise, inform, and...

Mesa Named All-America City Finalist

April 3, 2023 at 1:00 pm
The City of Mesa is among 20 finalists in the competition to receive the 2023 All-America City Award. The finalists are being recognized for their work to improve the health and well-being of young people and, by extension, all residents. An...

Mesa Summer Pool Passes are Now on Sale at Special Prices

March 20, 2023 at 10:46 am
Summer pool season begins in Mesa on May 27, and pool passes are now on sale at special prices. The passes provide unlimited visits to all City of Mesa pools. Family passes are available for $150. There is also a +1 option for $25 you can add to your...

Mesa-Limited Income Seniors Can Save Money on Their Water Bills

March 15, 2023 at 9:23 am
Mesa Limited-Income seniors can save up to $105 annually on their water bills. 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...

Statement in Response to allegations against Councilmembers and Employees

April 18, 2023 at 4:04 pm
The following City of Mesa statement was provided to the media upon request Feb. 26 in response to allegations against Councilmembers and employees.

Mesa Mayor's Youth Committee Now Accepting Applications

April 12, 2023 at 1:44 pm
The Mayor’s Youth Committee (MYC) is now accepting applications from students who reside in the City of Mesa and will be juniors or seniors during the 2023-24 academic year. Participants in the annual program will work closely with local government...

Closure of McKellips Road in the East Valley

March 2, 2023 at 3:56 pm
McKellips Road will remain closed north of the Loop 202 until early May due to SRP releasing water from Bartlett Dam on the Verde River. SRP began a low-level release of water March 2 due to the reservoirs nearing full capacity after the winter...