Water is one of the biggest challenges facing cities in the desert Southwest. That’s why this month, Mesa earned statewide recognition for taking that challenge seriously. Specifically, the Arizona Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) named the Central Mesa Reuse Pipeline (CMRP) its 2026 Project of the Year. Overall, this award goes to
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Supporting Mesa’s Small Business Community Mesa’s business community gathered this week for another Mesa Business Builder session, hosted at The Studios by the City of Mesa Office of Economic Development. Mayor Mark Freeman opened the event alongside Amanda Elliott, MPA, LPM, and David Williams of Meta, the program’s sponsor. AI Tools And Strategy For Local
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Leading the Energy Discussion Mesa is at the center of a national conversation on how to manage rapid technological growth without compromising local infrastructure. Mayor Mark Freeman recently returned from Long Beach, California, where he chaired the Energy Standing Committee at the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) 94th Annual Meeting to address the expansion
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A Global Stage for Mesa Mesa is preparing for a moment in the international spotlight. Arizona Athletic Grounds has been selected as the official Team Base Camp training site for the Türkiye Men’s National Team during FIFA World Cup 2026™. The selection marks another milestone for Mesa. It also strengthens the city’s reputation as a
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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