Councilmember Heredia's March Newsletter 📰

City of Mesa, Arizona sent this bulletin at 03/04/2022 01:25 PM MST

March 2022

Hello District 3 Neighbors!

Great things are happening in Mesa. We recently held our Strategic Planning Session at the City Council. During this meeting, we discussed our priorities as Councilmembers and the vision we have for our districts, and for Mesa as a whole. Based on these priorities, we set short-term and long-term goals that will guide our work for the months to come.

Some of the priorities I champion include smart transit, workforce housing, strategic infill development, and continued support to our small businesses. Through my efforts, I hope to ensure our city continues to be a great place to live, work, and play.

On a separate note, I encourage you to scroll down to learn about more exciting things happening in Mesa. As always, you can contact my office: District3@mesaaz.gov or 480-644-6275.

~Councilmember Francisco Heredia

Women's History Month

This month we celebrate women's contributions to history, culture and society. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the courage of women in past generations and to celebrate how their efforts and bravery afforded women the opportunities and freedoms they have today.

In honor of Women's History Month, I will be featuring residents of Mesa making a difference in our communities. Tune in to my social media channels to see these features: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Stay tuned!

Online Reservations!

Mesa Parks and Rec is proud to announce the expansion of its online reservation system! Did you know that you can now reserve some of your favorite City of Mesa park amenities online like ramadas, the FlowRider, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and sand volleyball courts? Click the link below to book your favorite amenity now!

It is important to note that customers must use a current ActiveNet account to make a reservation. Additional permits (e.g., beer and wine permits, bounce house permits, etc.) must be purchased with a staff member. Please call 480-644-7529 for more information.

Reserve Online Today!

Mesa Hometown Heroes Banner Program

Nominations are being accepted through March 31 for the City of Mesa Hometown Heroes Banner Program. The program recognizes and honors Mesa residents and their family members who are serving or are veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Each banner will honor a specific Mesa service person and will include their name, branch of service and photo if provided.

Banners will be displayed on streetlamps along Main St in downtown Mesa during the Memorial Day and Veterans Day holidays to recognize their sacrifice and remind the community of their dedication to our country.

Learn more about how you can honor veterans and active duty service members: mesaaz.gov/heroes

The District 3 Council Office is going on the road to highlight local restaurants within our district! Follow my social media accounts to check out our features! This past month, I visited Mountain Mike's Pizza!

Mountain Mike's Pizza was established in 1978. Our city is home to the first Mountain Mike's in Arizona, located at 849 N Dobson Rd., Mesa, AZ 85201 in Mesa Riverview.

Let us know about your favorite spots in District 3 and we will come visit!

Various government officials joined me at the Asian Festival where we also unveiled the new signage for our Sycamore light rail station designating our very own Asian District as a new point of interest.

I attended Mayor John Giles' State of the City address. Several cool things were covered during this event, including the Mesa Promise Program, Climate Action Plans, COVID-19 vaccine response, and other efforts to make our city a better place.

I joined Vice Mayor Jenn Duff at the Porter Elementary annual STEM Night. This event was full of exciting activities and exhibits showcasing science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and fun, presented by Porter’s very own students!

March 6 - Mask Alive Festival 2022

Cultural Coalition will bring our Mask Alive! Festival of Masks back to Pioneer Park in Mesa, AZ on Sunday, March 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. Celebrating its 5th year, this FREE community favorite event brings vibrant local arts and culture performances and interactive activities to the families of Arizona each year.

March 12 - Tap into Mesa

Take a tour of Downtown Mesa, where beer gardens await to showcase the delish brews from uniquely local breweries! The perfect brew for what ales you awaits at Tap into Mesa on Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 2:00pm to 6:30pm. Tickets and additional info here!

March 19 - Spring Equinox in the Monarch Garden

Come to the Monarch Garden at the Red Mountain Library to celebrate the spring equinox. There will be crafts, presenters from the Southwest Monarch Society, and a human sundial. Environmental & Sustainability stall will be onsite to answer questions about green programs and will be giving away origami butterflies.

The spring equinox occurs when the Sun crosses the equator line, heading north. This event marks the start of spring season in the northern half of the globe(Northern Hemisphere). For Mesa, the official Spring Equinox day and time will be on Sunday, March 20, at 8:33 a.m.

The Mesa City Council holds two Council meetings a month, in addition to weekly study sessions. City Council and advisory board meetings will operate on a hybrid system. Public participation will be available using either blue comment cards found in the City Council chambers or by submitting an online comment card through the video and audio-conferencing platform Zoom. The process for citizens to participate in the meetings can be found here.

Mesa will also continue to broadcast its council and study session meetings live on Mesa Channel 11's YouTube page and Facebook.

The agendas are available here.

March Council Meetings
Monday, March 7 - 5:45 p.m.
Monday, March 21 - 5:45 p.m.

March Study Sessions
Monday, March 7 - 5:15 p.m.
Thursday, March 10 - 7:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 17 - 7:30 a.m.
Monday, March 21 - 5:15 p.m.
Thursday, March 24 - 7:30 a.m.

*- Meetings subject to start time changes

Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! For Council meeting info click here. Visit Mesa Channel 11 for more updates.

Phone: 480-644-6275 Email: District3@mesaaz.gov

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