Building Opportunity at Every Scale Mayor Mark Freeman delivered an optimistic and forward-looking State of the City address this week at the Mesa Convention Center, outlining a vision for Mesa that honors its traditions while aggressively embracing innovation. In his second address, the Mayor highlighted several key milestones and future projects that are set to […]
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A Discussion on “Face the Nation” On a recent Sunday morning, Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman stepped onto the national stage, joining a bipartisan panel of municipal leaders on CBS’s Face the Nation. The segment offered a deep dive into the complex issues currently shaping American cities, providing Mayor Freeman a platform to highlight how Mesa
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Mayor Mark Freeman joined business leaders on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, to break ground on a new 950,000-square-foot logistics hub in southeast Mesa. The facility will serve as the Arizona regional headquarters for DSV, a global transport and logistics company. During the ceremony, the mayor emphasized the facility’s role in strengthening the semiconductor supply chain.
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Mayor Mark Freeman Helps Injured Teen After Hit-and-Run in Mesa On a quiet Sunday afternoon in early March 2025, Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman and his wife LeeAnn were driving near McKellips and Gilbert roads when traffic began to slow. As they approached the area, they noticed a young woman lying in the street—injured and alone—after
The City of Mesa has once again been recognized for its commitment to public safety, earning a renewal of its StormReady Community certification from the National Weather Service. The renewed designation, announced on January 5, 2026, is valid through 2030, extending Mesa’s StormReady status first awarded in March 2018. The StormReady program, managed by NOAA’s
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Mayor Mark Freeman and Jim Starkey — May 17, 2025. Honest conversation on the orange couch. No teleprompters. No script. Just two men sitting down with neighbors, sharing stories and real talk about what matters most in Mesa. On May 17, 2025, Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman sat down with longtime resident Jim Starkey for a
As the race for Mesa, Arizona Mayor intensifies ahead of the first Tuesday of November 2024, we are thrilled to announce the launch of Mark Freeman’s new Media Page. This dedicated online resource is designed to provide news organizations, community advocates, and supporters with high-resolution campaign photographs and video b-roll. Our goal is to make
Mesa is gearing up for the return of its annual running event, the Mesa Marathon, scheduled for Saturday, February 10, 2024. This race is Arizona’s top marathon, offering runners an unparalleled experience. The Mesa Marathon is celebrated for providing the amenities of a major marathon with the personal touch of a local race. What sets
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Salt River Project (SRP) is once again offering its shade tree program to its customers across Arizona in 2024. This well-received initiative is central to Arizona’s commitment to environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. By participating in this program, SRP customers receive two free shade tree saplings, fostering greener, cooler homes. The program is launching a
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Mesa has once again achieved national recognition by winning the prestigious All-America City award for the second time in its history. This award, bestowed by the National Civic League, honors municipalities demonstrating outstanding civic accomplishments. Mesa’s win highlights the city’s commitment to engaging and supporting its youth, ensuring their well-being and success. In celebration of
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