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City and State Leaders Can Tackle Affordable Housing Crisis Together
Maricopa is the fastest-growing county in the United States. That incredible growth has challenged the pace of development and, despite what's in the pipeline, our region and state are struggling to keep up with demand. Read More >
Departments Continue to Support Mesa's Autism Certified City Initiative
Since becoming Certified Autism Centers(TM) (CAC) in 2019, Arizona Museum of Natural History, i.d.e.a. Museum, Mesa Arts Center, Mesa Public Library's Dobson Ranch branch and Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities are important partners in maintaining Mesa's designation as an Autism Certified City. Read More >
ICYMI - Mesa's Crisis Team Diverted Thousands of 911 Calls to Behavioral Health Experts Last Year
In 2019, the city partnered with local community organizations to divert calls away from police and fire crews to trained mental health specialists. The program has put Mesa on a national stage including a shoutout earlier this year from President Joe Biden on the city's efforts to expand the type of public safety responses. Read More >
Mesa Animal Control Reminds Residents to Keep Pets Safe in the Heat
The heat can affect pets in many ways, from causing dehydration to burning their skin and paws. And while pools can be refreshing on a hot summer day, they pose the risk of drowning for some dogs, especially certain breeds. Read More >
Help Test Mesaaz.gov Navigation Structure
We’re looking for residents, businesses and visitors to test a new navigation structure for Mesaaz.gov. We will provide a link to the brief online exercise in mid-June. Volunteers will have several days to complete the 15-minute exercise at their convenience.
We’d like to hear from you!. Your input will help us improve the website experience for all users.Â
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Volunteers Needed for AT&T Fiber Arizona Celebration of Freedom
Volunteers are needed for the coolest independence festival in the state! There are multiple times and shifts available including kids’ zone, splash zone, entertainment and information booths.
Volunteers will receive a commemorative t-shirt (while supplies last), plenty of snacks and cold drinks during a shift and are entered into a raffle for awesome prizes. Volunteers must be 16 years of age or 14 if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Save the date for Tuesday July 4, at 263 N. Center Street, Downtown Mesa. This is not just another fireworks show, but a celebration of America’s freedom and independence culminating with a spectacular pyrotechnic show and salute to America. This will be an event to remember and we hope you can be a part of it!
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Balloon Blackouts
Mylar Balloons and Power Lines Don’t Mix
With all the graduation parties and other celebrations occurring, it’s a great time to remind everyone of the danger of mixing Mylar balloons and power lines.
Mylar balloons are metallic and when they touch a power line, it can cause a dangerous short circuit leading to a power outage, fire and serious injuries.
For your safety and the safety of others:
- Never release balloons outside
- Keep balloons away from power lines
- Don’t touch balloons entangled in wires
- Always tie balloons to a weight
- Puncture, deflate, and dispose of balloons properly
If you see a balloon caught in a power line or a downed line, call 480-644-2262 or 911. Never attempt to retrieve anything entangled in power lines.
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 Did you know you might own a natural gas line?
Piping from the meter to every gas appliance, indoors and out, belongs to the property owner and is the owner’s responsibility to maintain, much like plumbing and electrical systems. This piping should periodically be checked for signs of leaks, corrosion and rust. Contact a licensed professional for assistance if you discover an unsafe condition to your piping and need repairs.
Remember, if you are planning a digging project, call Arizona811 before digging to have your underground utilities located and marked, and be sure to hand dig when working near any buried piping.
Camps at Falcon Field Airport
Registration is now open for two aviation-themed summer programs for youth. Both camps will be held 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Thursday from May 30 to June 8.
The camp adventures include field trips, computer flight simulators, guest speakers and other hands-on activities to explore aviation and related careers.
Aviation Camp
The two-week adventure is designed for youth in 7th, 8th or 9th grade this school year. Camp is based at the Commemorative Air Force Museum, 2017 N. Greenfield Road. Questions? Email aviationcamp@azcaf.org. Register
Mesa Public Schools Aerospace Academy
The program designed for students who are in 6th or 7th grade this school year. Camp is based at Kino Junior High School, 848 N. Horne. Questions? Email nrparraquinlan@mpsaz.org.
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Arizona Museum of Natural History Prehistoric PreschoolÂ
Registration for Prehistoric Preschool, our drop-off summer camp program for kids ages 4-5, is now open! Prehistoric Preschool is a fun-filled dinosaur morning program that includes creative movement, crafts and a unique interactive learning circle with several themes in an exclusive museum environment.Â
AZMNH is a Certified Autism Center. In fact, Mesa is an Autism Certified City thanks to the standards, training and testing provided by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards.
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Sign Up Now for Mesa Summer Reading Program
Register for Summer Reading
Registration for Summer Reading is open! Read at least 20 minutes every day this summer (June 1 - August 1) and keep track of your minutes with a printed or online tracker until you reach 1,000 points.
Mesa Public Library will host fun and educational events and give away prizes along the way, including food coupons, Arizona State Parks passes, Phoenix Mercury tickets and more! For all ages.
Want to register in person? Attend a kickoff event at your location.
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Mesa Pools Soft OpeningÂ
May 20
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
*Note: Public swim passes WILL NOT be accepted at the soft opening.
We are so excited for summer that we are doing a soft opening of ALL MESA POOLS on May 20 for public swim! Grab your friends and family and come on over to a Mesa pool near you.Â
Pools will open for their regular summer hours on May 27.
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Bike to Books Contest
Mesa’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program is pleased to announce our first Bike to Books contest in partnership with Mesa Public Library. Youth are invited to design original art for a chance to have their work placed on a shared use path! Bike to Books encourages communities to bike more, read more books and look for opportunities to combine the two by biking to a public library or neighborhood little library.Â
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Don’t Let Your Toilet Cost You Money!
You’ve seen the water ripple in the bowl, you’ve heard your toilet refill when no one flushed and you’ve jiggled the handle to get the water to stop running. Even a small toilet leak can waste 10,000 gallons of water a year. To ensure that you’re not flushing your hard-earned money (and wasted water) down the drain, it’s a good idea to periodically check your toilets for leaks. Here’s an easy method:
- Remove the tank lid.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to the tank.
- Wait 10-15 minutes and do not flush the toilet. If dye seeps into your toilet bowl, you have a leak.
The cause is often a leaky flapper. Watch our DIY plumbing video for easy instructions on how to replace it.
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Be Counted by Recording Your New Tree
Did you plant a new tree this spring? Do you need maintenance and care advice to keep your trees healthy and beautiful? If so, visit our “Trees Are Cool” page where you can record your new tree and find expert advice on the proper techniques for planting, watering and caring for your trees.
With the new Trees Are Cool initiative, the city has set an ambitious goal to plant one million trees by 2050 and we’ll need everyone’s help to make this a reality. These new trees will add additional cooling shade to our neighborhoods and help clean our air and water. Tree Resources
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Central Mesa Reuse Pipeline Project
Last month, Mesa officials and residents gathered to kick off the start of the Central Mesa Reuse Pipeline project. The 10.5-mile pipeline will deliver reclaimed water treated at the Northwest Water Reclamation Plant to the Gila River Indian Community in exchange for Colorado River water supplies as part of an existing exchange agreement.
The project will add essential infrastructure to help maximize our diverse water portfolio. Mesa will gain an additional 12,000 acre-feet of water annually, and construction is expected to run through the Spring of 2025. See project information web page for location map and additional details.
Learn about Mesa’s Water Stewardship Strategy and to see helpful water conservation tips.
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How Much Water Does Each Person Use Each Day?
The Water – Use It Wisely water tower is at Red Mountain Library this month. The impressive display features 120 one-gallon jugs representing how much water one person consumes every day in the Metro Phoenix area. Be sure to check it out before May 31! In fact, you won’t be able to miss it if you attend our workshop on May 20, How We Use Water and Our Top Five Ways to Save It.
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