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 Community Engagement Newsletter
MARCH 2023
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 Thank you to the residents who attended the “Taking Care of Your Neighborhood” class and to our special guests, Councilmember Goforth, Councilmember Somers and Jeff Robbins, General Plan Project Manager.
We had the opportunity to learn about the General Plan Survey and the many programs and services that support changing grass to Xeriscape. Our attendees explored the MesaNow App and how they can use it to report issues like graffiti.
Visit our Classes, Events and Resources page to register for the upcoming classes.
 Resident’s Guide to Building Community in Your Neighborhood
Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Red Mountain Multigenerational Center (7550 E Adobe St, Mesa, AZ 85207)
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 Neighborhood Watch, Neighborhood Cleanup Program and Neighborhood Registration can strengthen your community
- Receive guidance from key City staff about your neighborhood
- Receive an invitation to join our online Neighborhood Network Facebook group
 Duties and Responsibilities of Board Members; How to Handle Board Burnout
- The class will conclude with a Q&A session
- Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Sign up for this virtual seminar on Zoom or watch live on Facebook
How to Best Handle Difficult Owners and Difficult Boards
- The class will conclude with a Q&A session
- Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Sign up for this virtual seminar on Zoom or watch live on Facebook
Get involved today and help us plan Tomorrow's Mesa!
The City of Mesa is updating several major plans, including the City's General Plan, which is only updated once every ten years. These plans shape how Mesa will change and grow into the future.
We invite all residents to visit tomorrowsmesa.com and tell us your vision for Mesa! There will be surveys throughout 2023 on our website. You can also check out our booths at locations throughout Mesa or visit one of our signature events this summer. Mesa residents will vote on the 2050 General Plan in November 2024.
 Chip in for Microchipping: Help us reach our goal
Mesa Animal Control wants to make sure your pets stay safe and happy at home with you. This spring, help us provide microchips to families who can't afford one and prevent shelters from becoming overrun.
We aim to collect $1,000 by March 6th. Will you chip in?
When your dog’s microchip is up to date, it’s easier for Mesa Animal Control to reunite them with you if they get lost. Some families don’t have the means to microchip their dogs, if they get lost this makes them more vulnerable to ending up in a shelter. Help us get microchips to as many pets as we can!
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Celebrate Mesa Returns to Pioneer Park
Celebrate Mesa, the semiannual, family friendly, free carnival is returning to Pioneer Park on Saturday, April 15! Included in this year’s lineup are more than ten food trucks, large rides, inflatables, and games, a petting zoo, space for both archery tag and dart boogie, as well as an extensive living green exhibit, community vendors, and much, much more!
Volunteers are needed to manage nearly every feature. Review available shifts or contact Parks Volunteer Coordinator, Katie Paul for more information.
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Want to Remove 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. 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. Visit the Water Conservation webpage to find out if you qualify.
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Mesa Hometown Heroes Banner Program: Applications will open in March
The Mesa Hometown Heroes Banner Program is a tribute created for the community to honor fallen service members, veterans, and active-duty service members of the United States Armed Forces. As a community we take pride in recognizing and celebrating their dedication to our country. The banners are displayed on streetlamps in Downtown Mesa during the Memorial Day and Veterans Day holidays. This program is offered by the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Visit the program's website to apply or email info@mesachamber.org or call 480-969-1307.
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Mesa Business License required of most businesses
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 and apply online.
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Saturday, March 4 from 10 am to 2 pm at Dobson Ranch Library (2425 S. Dobson Rd)
Read On Mesa, our community literacy initiative, in partnership with Mesa Public Library, is hosting its first Read On Mesa Literacy Summit at the newly renovated Dobson Ranch Library! Bring the whole family out to learn about, access and engage with all of the different literacy programs and resources available in our community There will be information, activities and resources for families, adults and kids of all ages to learn about the literacy programs and resources within our community. There will be book readings by special guests, activities for kids to participate in, raffle drawings and much more!
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Mask Alive! Festival of Masks returns to Mesa on March 5
Sunday, March 5, from 2 to 5 pm at Pioneer Park (526 E Main St)
Families of all ages will enjoy an afternoon in the park at this free festival that celebrates the global artistic tradition of storytelling through masks.
Featuring live performances of dance and music representing cultures from around the world including Mexico, Japan, West Africa, Egypt, and more! One of the most culturally diverse events open to the public for free, Mask Alive! is always a great time that is fun for the whole family. Attendees also have the chance to enjoy tasty treats from food trucks, purchase art directly from local artisans, and participate in free kids craft activities. Invite your friends to join you!
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I Love Science Day
Mark your calendars for March 4, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. visit AZMNH to experience science fun in a museum setting.
I Love Science Day is the perfect family-friendly event for science buffs of all ages to observe scientific experiments and participate in science-based activities and crafts. All programs and demonstrations are included free with the cost of general admission, and our members are always free!
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Excess Flow Valves
As an additional safety measure, the City of Mesa installs Excess Flow Valves (EFVs) on new/renewed gas service lines serving single and multi-family residences and small commercial services. EFVs are designed to limit the flow of gas if the line is broken or severely damaged. If you have an existing EFV, it is typically installed at the service line connection to the gas main or at the customer’s property line and can be identified by a washer on the meter riser.
It is important to note that an EFV does not entirely shut off the gas flow. A minimal amount of gas may bleed by. The gas may not be escaping under full pressure, but there will typically be enough gas to provide a gas odor, indicating there is a problem. If you see or suspect damage to a service line or smell gas, call 480-644-4277 or 911.
For additional information, to verify if your service has an EFV, or ask about requirements and costs to have one installed, visit our webpage or email gasinfo@mesaaz.gov.
More energy safety tips>>
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This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the women who have built our community and the women who, with many types of loving work, contribute and shape our City’s present and future.
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