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August 2024
Hello!
I'm glad to kick-off this month with a new wave of City initiatives and Council Meetings that I hope you'll be able to tune into. As Chair of the Sustainability and Transportation Committee, I'm passionate about finding ways to improve Mesa's transportation methods. Recently the City released its Transportation Master Plan draft for residents to review and provide feedback. The 242-page draft may seem like more than what you'd prefer to read, but it consists of eight sections, one of which you could choose to focus on and then provide your comments. All feedback must be submitted by August 5, 2024. However the draft will remain available for the public to review.
Additionally, a newly created Balanced Housing Plan will be presented at our City Council Study Session on August 22. It demonstrates how the City can help facilitate housing provisions. The draft was presented at a Planning and Zoning Board Study Session last month. It detailed the process to identify trends and gaps, and the strategies to address those gaps while emphasizing the need for diverse housing types, including offering support for attainable housing.
It's worth noting that Mesa is one of the first cities to look at a balanced housing plan. Other cities have focused on affordable housing or ways to ease the development process, but Mesa is one of the first to adopt a comprehensive balanced strategy. I invite you to watch our City Council Study Session. Agenda available soon.
Warm Regards,
Councilmember Alicia Goforth
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New Police Property Building
The City celebrated the completion of the anticipated Police Property Building, located next to Mesa Police Headquarters in downtown Mesa. As a member of the Public Safety Committee, I'm glad to support this new addition. Additional info here.
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Arizona Celebration of Freedom
Celebrated our country's Independence Day while numerous festivities took place, including a naturalization ceremony at the Mesa Convention Center. I'm proud to be an American and resident of Mesa.
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Hydration Donation Campaign
I'm glad to support the Hydration Donation Campaign. With high temperatures not slowing down, the 18th annual fundraiser remains in full force. Please consider making a contribution. Learn more here.
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Raised Crosswalks at Las Sendas Elementary
Students and their parents will have an added layer of protection with newly installed raised crosswalks at Las Sendas Elementary. This project came to play after families expressed concerns of speeding vehicles. It's part of a larger scope of work to improve road safety features for pedestrians and cyclists around Las Sendas.
Raised crosswalks at Las Sendas Elementary, July 29, 2024.
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Floor Coverings International
Floor Coverings International is your go-to source for the best flooring options. With their Mobile Flooring Showroom, they can give you a full shopping experience in your own home.
Location: 3654 N Power Road #150, Mesa, AZ 85215 (Power and Thomas).
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American Leadership Academy
American Leadership Academy Mesa North is scheduled to open August 14. All area families are welcome to check out the state-of-the-art campus and see everything ALA has to offer.
Location: 5901 E Thomas Road, Mesa, AZ 85215 (Recker and Thomas).
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In this 90-minute class you will:
- Learn the ins and outs of City government and how to become more involved in decision making.
- Learn how to take on leadership roles beyond your neighborhood and into the community.
- Learn the impact of serving on City advisory and nonprofit community boards and how to be appointed to one.
- Hear inspiring stories of local leaders and gain support in exploring your next volunteer leadership role.
- Tour Mesa’s Council Chambers and learn how to participate in public meetings.
 The City’s Community Engagement team is also offering Resident’s Guide to Homeowners Associations classes. The free, monthly virtual seminars cover hot topics and laws pertaining to Arizona HOAs and condos. All of the classes are on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.:
- August 20 - What is a Community Association and Secrets of Successful Associations.
- August 17 - The ABCs of Enforcement for HOAs and Condos.
- August 15 - Legislative Update, Federal Laws and Preventing Crime and Limiting Liability in Community Associations.
 Your Water. Your Impact. Know, Compare, Save!
Here’s a lesson on how to lessen your water use! Our 3-step process will help you find out how much you use each month, understand how much you should be using, and ultimately, help you save money and water with our easy conservation tips.
KNOW: Log onto your water utility portal page or look at your print bills to view and jot down water use for each month of the year, January through December. You will use these numbers in Step 2.
COMPARE: Visit our Know Your H2O Water Calculator. Answer a few questions to see how much water your household should be using. City of Mesa water customers may be eligible to receive a free water conservation kit upon completion.
SAVE: Is your usage off the charts? You can lessen your water usage, conserve water, and save money with our 10 easy tips. If you are on track, great job, but keep saving!
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Cockpit Close-Up
Saturday, August 3rd
8 a.m.- 10 a.m.
4730 E. Falcon Drive at Mesa's Falcon Field Airport
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Community Blood Drive
Thursday, August 8th
8 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Civic Air Patrol Building
4730 E. Falcon Drive at Mesa's Falcon Field Airport
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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.
August Council Meetings
Monday, August 19 - 5:45 p.m.
Monday, August 26 - 5:45 p.m.
August Study Sessions
Thursday, August 15 - 7:30 a.m.
Monday, August 19 - 5:15 p.m.
Thursday, August 22 - 7:30 a.m.
Monday, August 26 - 5:15 p.m.
*- Meetings subject to start time changes
Follow me on Facebook and Twitter! For Council meeting info click here. Visit Mesa Channel 11 for more updates.
Phone: 480-644-6799 Email: District5@mesaaz.gov
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