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 Community Engagement Newsletter
DECEMBER 2022
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 Resident’s Guide to Community and Civic Engagement
Thank you to the neighbors who attended our last class of 2022. We talked about how residents can participate in City Council Meetings and how to apply to be part of the City Advisory Boards. Thank you to our special guests, Agnes Goodwine, Deputy City Clerk, and Bingles, the Gnome on the Roam.
Visit our Classes, Events and Resources page to see the class schedule for Spring 2023 and register.
 Holiday Pet Safety Tips
Decorate with your pets in mind. Don't put ornaments or tinsel/garland on the bottom branches. In addition to being a choking and intestinal blockage hazard, shards from broken ornaments may injure paws, mouths, or other parts of the body. Watch out for snow globes! They contain ethylene glycol, which is an ingredient in antifreeze. A broken snow globe can cause two hazards, the water containing ethylene glycol and the broken glass. Follow us on Facebook for more safety tips from Mesa Animal Control. The information is also available in Spanish.
Support programs for the safety and well-being of Mesa animals including programs like spay/neuter efforts for feral cats, and microchipping events so pets can safely return to their owners: https://mesaaz.givingfuel.com/animal-welfare
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25th Mesa-East Valley Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
Monday, January 16th, 2023
Volunteers needed for this parade that takes place in downtown Mesa. Volunteers assist with participant check-in, parade staging and helping along the parade route. Snacks and water will be provided. Shifts available from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm or 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Sign up today.
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Point-In-Time Homeless Street & Shelter Count 2023
Tuesday, January 24th, 2023, from 5:00 am to 12:00 pm, beginning at the Salvation Army Bldg. 3, 241 E 6th Street.
Volunteers needed to survey individuals experiencing homelessness in Mesa and hand out hygiene kits during the count. The PIT Count is an effort to learn more about the individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Mesa, Maricopa County and the entire country. Survey data is provided to the County and used to determine funding allocations, appropriate programs and services.
Volunteers must be 18 and older, and they will be grouped in teams. PIT Team Leaders will be placed in each group. Training, a light breakfast, water, and coffee will be provided. Sign up to help!
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Mesa Community College Rose Garden Pruning
Saturday mornings from January 7th to February 24th at 8:30 am.
This projects engages volunteers in pruning the expansive MCC Rose Garden while learning from the rose experts. Email Mike Cryer or Steve Sheard with any questions and register today.
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Coaches for Mesa Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities Junior Suns League.
Coaches are needed for practice once a week and on games on Saturdays from January 14th through March 11th.
The program is co-ed, and participants range in age from 7 to 14. Equipment and training are provided. You must be over 18 years of age and able to pass a background check. Contact Katie Paul at (480)644-4345 for more information.
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Make Sustainability a Part of This Year’s Holidays
This year, when choosing gifts for your family and friends, why not keep the earth in mind? So much of what we purchase eventually ends up in the landfill. Instead of stuff, give the gift of time or experiences.
Offer to babysit or clean someone’s home, or purchase tickets to a museum, concert, or indoor rock gym. Consumables are also a great option – think chocolates, coffee, local foods, fruit baskets, or gift cards for restaurants. Here are a few of our favorite Mesa-specific gift ideas:
This holiday season, create memories, not clutter. To learn more about green living, visit mesaaz.gov/sustainability.
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Limited Income Senior Rate Program
This residential utility assistance program offers a 30% discount on the Water Service Rate, one of the water rate components on a customer’s bill. For example, on a 3/4" water service (most common size for residences), the discount reduces the fixed, monthly charge from $29.23 per month to $20.46 per month. This is an $8.77 savings per month! This program does not change any other water rate component.
This program is for permanent, full-time residents at the service address who are 60 years of age or older. Review other qualification criteria before applying.
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New General Business License required for
most Mesa businesses
Apply today for the City of Mesa general business license. It’s $10 per year and good for 12 months from issue date.
Benefits include receiving information and essential news for operating a business, especially in times of emergency. It also provides a starting point for obtaining other licenses and code requirements for doing business in Mesa. Bonus: The first 1,000 small businesses to apply will receive a free two-year Arizona Small Business Association membership valued at $198.
Most businesses that collect sales tax, services business and home-based businesses will need to obtain the license. Some exemptions apply. A list of frequently asked questions is posted on the City’s licensing page.
 November 25 to January 7
Stay safe and warm this holiday season. Remember to use natural gas appliances as designed and always follow the manufacturer's maintenance instructions.
If you smell gas, call the City of Mesa at 480-644-4277 or 911. More on staying safe around natural gas.
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Warmest wishes to you and your neighbors this holiday season, from the Community Engagement Team. Cynthia, Elisha, Tania, Angela and Jessica.
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