Calling You to Imagine Tomorrow’s Mesa
Mesa asks residents, businesses and stakeholders to provide input to shape Tomorrow's Mesa. Every ten years, we update the General Plan, as mandated by the State of Arizona. Public participation and community input shape this effort, providing a vision and setting the City's future priorities.
You can participate in our Tomorrow's Mesa effort in person by attending a public meeting or visiting our tent at various community events, such as:
- Las Sendas Food Truck Friday Event, 7900 E Eagle Crest, Friday, Feb. 24, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- I Love Mesa Day, Downtown Mesa, Saturday, Feb. 25, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Eastmark Safety Day, Eastmark Great Park 5100 S. Eastmark Parkway, Saturday, March 4, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
Another way to get involved is by completing a brief five-minute online questionnaire. In addition to the General Plan, Mesa is updating its Transportation, Transit, Water and Balanced Housing Master Plans.Â
Natural Gas Pipeline Markers
Since buried gas pipelines are out of sight, it's easy to forget about them. Sometimes, pipelines are identified by line markers, but often they are not. We use these line markers to indicate the approximate locations of pipelines. Pipeline markers are:
- Yellow
- Typically located along pipeline rights-of-way and at road and railroad crossings
- Displaying the pipeline operator's name, material transported and emergency contact information
Knowing the location of buried facilities is the simplest and easiest way to keep everyone safe and protect the vital utilities we rely on every day.Â
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Free college for qualifying Mesa graduates
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. The Mesa College Promise provides financial support to students with demonstrated financial needs but who have not received enough Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) funds or other scholarships to completely cover the cost of college.
FAFSA + Scholarships + Mesa College Promise = Fully Funded MCC
- Applications will be accepted starting March 1, 2023 for Fall 2023.
- The priority deadline for applications is May 15, 2023.
- The final deadline for applications is July 15, 2023.
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Sign-up for the Library eCard
Too busy to visit the library, but want unlimited ebooks, audiobooks, online courses and more? Sign up for an eCard! eCards offer users instant access to all our downloadables and research databases.
Anyone who lives in Maricopa County for at least 30 consecutive days a year or who works, owns property or attends school within the County is eligible for a free Mesa Public Library card.
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Move Safe PSA Contest - Last Chance to Enter
Oh no! Did you miss out on submitting an entry to the Move Safe PSA Contest? Good news! We've extended the deadline. You can now submit an entry for the Move Safe PSA Contest until Feb. 28. One student will win a new bicycle and two runners-up will receive Bicycle Safety Gear from the our Bicycle and Pedestrian Program. Plus, there are other great prizes from our friends at Harkins Theatres, ASU MIX Center and Phoenix Film Festival. The deadline to submit entries is now Feb. 28!Â
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Read on Mesa Literacy Summit
Saturday, March 4
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dobson Ranch Library
2425 S. Dobson Road
Mesa, AZ 85202
Learn about the role of literacy in your child’s education, connect with community resources and programs, drop off book donations, sign up to volunteer in your community, obtain a library card, participate in crafts and activities, enter a raffle to win prizes and much more!
Join our special guest-reader story times at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. in the new Think Spot space.
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Celebrate Love My Park and Library Lovers Month in Collaboration with Vice Mayor Heredia
Follow the City of Mesa Parks and Recreation and Mesa Public Libraries Facebook and Instagram pages for an upcoming contest to celebrate Love My Park and Library Lovers Month in February. Vice Mayor Heredia has joined us in this celebration by adding three Little Free Libraries in West Mesa neighborhood parks Carriage Lane, Freedom and Woodglen.
Come to one of these three parks to grab a book, leave a book and enjoy your visit. While you are there, take a picture of yourself or your family enjoying the Little Library and you could have a chance to win the raffle for the grand prize at the end of February, which includes a $50 ActiveNet voucher that can be applied toward any parks and recreation activity or program.Â
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Help Keep Mesa Parks Beautiful!
Did you know that motorized bikes, dirt bikes, quads, golf carts and any other motorized vehicles are NOT allowed in any City of Mesa park or basin, not even on the sidewalk? When in doubt, ride on out. Â
These motorized vehicles can damage the landscape and vegetation at our parks and basins, and we need your help to keep these spaces beautiful. Help us spread the word and report any suspicious behavior.
If you see anyone engaging in behaviors or activities that is against our park rules and regulations, please reach out to our on-call Park Rangers at 480-644-3171. Thank you for your help in protecting our parks and basins.
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Thinking of Getting Rid of Your Grass? Our Incentives Have Increased!
Apply to remove established grass and replace it with a water-thrifty Xeriscape landscape and you may qualify to receive up to $1,100 from the City of Mesa. Two levels of incentives are available: 500 - 999 square feet of grass conversion is eligible for $750, and more than 1,000 square feet is eligible for $1,000. Add an eligible tree or two as part of your Grass-to-Xeriscape project for up to $100 more. Completed projects are ineligible. A Xeriscape (zeer-a-scape) uses well-adapted plants, efficient irrigation, careful design and proper maintenance to produce landscapes that save water and energy. Xeriscape also provides wildlife habitat and creates shade. Find out if you qualify.
Keep Your Landscape in Tip-Top Shape with Landscape Video Series
Do you struggle to keep your landscape looking healthy? Are you thinking of converting to a low-water-use Xeriscape? We can help. The City’s water conservation staff partnered with Noelle Johnson (AKA, AZ Plant Lady) in a series of landscape videos to help you keep your landscape water smart, and to show how low water use landscapes are beautiful. The eight videos cover a wide variety of topics, such as fuss-free plants, plant selection and how to plant, and easy tips to save water in the landscape. Watch videos.
Get a Discounted Irrigation Controller at the SRP Water Conservation Expo
Saturday, March 4
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Registration recommended
The SRP Water Conservation Expo brings together members of the community to celebrate water in the Valley and discover ways to conserve at home. This event is free and includes amazing discounts on smart irrigation controllers. Get a Rachio 3 or Hunter Controller for $60+tax (retail value is $199 and $528 respectively). Attend classes and visit exhibitors. Learn more and register.Â
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Are You Licensed?
Give your customers confidence in your business. Apply for your Mesa Business License today. Special introductory price: $10.
Most businesses operating in Mesa need to be licensed. Learn more.
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Resident’s Guide to Taking Care of Your Neighborhood
February 21
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Fire Station 217, Community Room
10434 E. Baseline Road
This is a free class with helpful information to support Mesa residents who want to improve their neighborhoods. Attend this class to learn about City services and programs, connect to other people with common neighborhood concerns and walk away with new tools and training to make positive changes in your community.
Pros versus Heroes Postponed
We apologize for confusion. The Pros versus Heroes flag football game has been postponed until fall. Watch for updates!
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