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 April/May 2022
Hello District 4 Neighbors!
Things in Mesa have been moving full pace. In this newsletter, you'll find information about activities going on in Mesa, resources available to residents, upcoming City Council meetings, and much more.
Council has been busy reviewing annual department budgets. This year, I'm most proud of how the City of Mesa is implementing it's Climate Action Plan throughout all of the departments with a proposed initial investment of $10M. To learn more about Mesa's Climate Action Plan click HERE. If you would like to catch up on past Council meetings visit mesa11.com.
Thank you for being a part of the Mesa community! As always, if I can ever be of assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at district4@mesaaz.gov or 480-644-3004.
-Vice Mayor Jenn Duff
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Mayor John Giles has proclaimed April 2022 as Fair Housing Month and encourages all agencies, individuals and institutions, public and private, in Mesa to abide by the letter and the spirit of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which sought to eliminate discrimination in housing opportunities and affirmatively further housing choices for all Americans.
The City of Mesa also provides assistance, information and materials regarding Fair Housing questions and complaints on their Fair Housing Website.
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Share your knowledge and experience with Mesa. One of the most effective ways to provide input to local government is through service on one of the City’s citizen advisory boards. If you are invested in the success of your community and looking for ways to get more involved, consider applying to serve on a committee or board.
The City of Mesa accepts applications on a rolling basis as members term out or cycle off at regular intervals. Applications and current openings are available at the Advisory Board & Committees Application Center. Board and committee members are appointed by the office of the Mayor and approved by Council. Unless otherwise noted, the term of service is three years.
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Registration is now open for summer programs! View our summer programming in our activity guide or online registration system. You can look forward to adaptive programs, swimming lessons, swim teams, summer youth camps, special interest classes, volunteer opportunities and more!
You may also be eligible for 50% off certain youth and adaptive recreation activities, so apply for the Mesa Recreation Scholarship today!
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The City of Mesa Summer Electric Assistance (SEA) Program is a residential utility assistance program for income-qualified customers residing in Mesa’s Electric Service Area and receiving their electric service directly from the City (not SRP). SEA provides Mesa electric utility customers with limited short-term assistance for their electric bills during the summer months of July, August, and September. *SRP customers are not eligible to participate in this program.
SEA eliminates Mesa’s monthly service charge and usage charge for the first 80 kilowatt hours. Actual savings are dependent upon submission and approval dates as well as the total number of kWh consumed each month.
To receive the most possible benefits, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to May 26, 2022. For more information and to apply click HERE.
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Are you a Mesa business owner? Find FREE resources from the City of Mesa to help your business increase competitiveness and build resiliency.
Begin with Mesa HUUB – a FREE online community offering access to 100+ on-demand webinars by subject matter experts covering marketing, social media, e-commerce, finance, business strategy, and much more! Sign up at MYHUUB.COM/MESA
Learn more about City of Mesa business resources online at http://mesabusinessbuilder.com.
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REMINDER: Not everything goes in the garbage can.
DO NOT put hazardous chemicals in your trash or recycle containers — even if you think containers are empty. Chemicals can react with one another, release a dangerous gas and even cause a fire. This photo is from one of two recent incidents in which a garbage truck caught fire as a result of a reaction between paint and pool chemicals.
Mesa has the Household Hazardous Materials Facility (HHM) for our residents to safely dispose of chemicals from their homes. Mesa businesses should contact a private hazardous materials removal company for available options.
For information about the HHM, click HERE
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Earth Day is April 22. Visit our Earth Day page to learn about the history, local events, and games. Also find our 50+ fun and easy ways to make an impact with planet-friendly tips and ideas – all available from the comfort of your home computer - no auto-emissions required!
Also, in honor of Earth Day, the city’s HHM Facility is offering a special promotion on April 22 and 23 for those who are dropping off accepted hazardous items at the facility. Complimentary spray bottles with a selection of recipes to make your own natural cleaners will be handed out while supplies last. It’s a way to help consumers make the switch from traditional (not always good for the environment) household cleaners to natural-based alternatives. * Please note: The HHM Facility is only open to City of Mesa residents and hours of operation are Wednesday – Saturday from 7 a.m. to Noon.
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April 25 - Extension Road Separated Bike Lanes Public Meeting
To help people feel safer riding bikes on the roads and to further our Mesa Climate Action Plan goals, the City is piloting a separated bike lane project along Extension Road from Main Street to Baseline.
Please join us for a presentation and open house on Monday, April 25th at 6 pm at 708 W Baseline Road, Building 1 to learn more about the recommended project and provide feedback during the open survey period. For more details about this pilot project, visit MesaAZ.Gov/BikeLanes.
April 26 - Mesa College Promise Learning Session
The Mesa College Promise is a commitment from the City of Mesa to its residents that all eligible graduating Mesa high school students can attend Mesa Community College for two years with Arizona resident tuition and fees fully funded.
Join us for an information session, provided in English and Spanish, at the Main Library on Tuesday, April 26 from 6pm-7:30pm. Staff will be available to assist with FAFSA and the Mesa College Promise application process. For more information & to register click HERE.
April 26 - Resident’s Guide to Building Community
In this 90-minute class, you will:
- Create an action plan and walk away with tangible next steps to connect with more people in your neighborhood
- Learn how Block Watch, neighborhood clean-ups, neighborhood gatherings, and neighborhood registration can strengthen your community
- Receive guidance from key City staff about your neighborhood
- Receive an invitation to our exclusive online Neighborhood Network group
April 29 - Arbor Day 150th Anniversary
Plant a tree, hug a tree, do something nice for your existing trees, learn more about proper tree care to keep your trees healthy and beautiful. Click the link to learn more!
May 5-9 - Remembering our Fallen National Memorial
Remembering Our Fallen will be displayed free to the public near the Mesa Arts Center Alliance Pavilion Stage, 1 E Main, the afternoon of May 5 through the morning of May 9.
The memorial includes 33 Tribute Towers with military and personal photos of over 5,000 of our nation’s military Fallen since 9/11/2001. This memorial was unveiled nationally at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. in late 2017.
May 13 - Spring Blast Night at Rhodes Aquatic Complex
Join Councilmember Heredia and Mesa Parks & Recreation for Spring Blast Night Edition at Rhodes Aquatic Complex. This is a family event. Enjoy FREE open swim, FlowRider rides, food, music and entertainment!
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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.
May Council Meetings
Monday, May 2 - 5:45 p.m.
Monday, May 16 - 5:45 p.m.
April/May Study Sessions
Thursday, April 21 - 7:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 28 - 7:30 a.m.
Monday, May 2 - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 5 - 7:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 12 - 7:30 a.m.
Monday, May 16 - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 19 - 7:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 26 - 7:30 a.m.
Community & Cultural Development Council Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 5 - 8:00 a.m.
*- Meetings subject to start time changes
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