The Nox Entertainment Venue Breaks Ground in Mesa
The Nox, a new Mesa entertainment venue, broke ground Aug. 5, marking a construction milestone for the city’s business and development pipeline.
Mesa, AZ
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Mesa’s 37-Acre Surf Park Joins Growing Development Pipeline
A 37-acre surf-park project is taking shape in Mesa as the city’s economic-development pipeline also adds industrial, hotel, apartment and manufacturing plans.
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Mesa voters will decide on proposed $150 million safety bond
Mesa’s Nov. 3 ballot will ask voters to authorize a proposed $150 million public-safety bond, with the ballot-argument deadline now complete.
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Mesa students return Thursday as district highlights new school-year requirements
Mesa Public Schools says classes begin Thursday, August 6, 2026, as families review back-to-school resources and new guidance on school-day food restrictions.
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Mesa removes last public-safety development fee after debt target was reached
Mesa adopted Ordinance 6020 on July 27 to remove its Public Safety Impact Fee from city code. Collections ended March 10 after eligible pledged debt was covered; the ordinance takes effect August 26.
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Mesa voters face August 5 deadline on arguments for four November ballot measures
Mesa residents and organizations have until 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2026, to file 300-word arguments for or against four measures scheduled for the November 3 ballot.
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Mesa Gas and Diesel Prices Rise, With Diesel Up $1.843 From Last Year
Mesa-area regular gas averages $4.438 per gallon and diesel $5.491 in AAA’s July 28 Phoenix-Mesa check, with diesel showing the larger annual increase.
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Mesa’s Full Water and Wastewater Capacity Fees Began July 1
Mesa’s six-month phase-in ended July 1, putting full one-time water and wastewater capacity fees on qualifying new or upsized connections—not existing monthly bills.
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Mesa Planning and Zoning Board to hear Boeing ACA expansion July 22
Mesa AZ – The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a July 22, 2026 hearing at 4:00 PM on “Boeing ACA Expansion,” a Development Plan Review + Special Use Permit.
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Mesa water and wastewater capacity fees: what changes July 1, 2026
Mesa’s water and wastewater capacity fees move to 100% for ¾-inch and 1-inch meter service permit filings on/after July 1, 2026—50% applied earlier.
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Mesa Council to introduce ordinance removing Public Safety impact-fee column
On July 20, Mesa City Council plans to introduce Ordinance 26-0617 to remove the “Public Safety” impact-fee category column; a July 27 hearing follows.
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Mesa’s Falcon Field landing fees delayed until at least July 30
Mesa’s Falcon Field landing-fee rollout is now delayed until no later than July 30, 2026, while the city finalizes a vendor and FAA concerns continue.
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Mesa adopts FY 2026-27 budget after $30M-$36M gap warning
Mesa’s FY 2026-27 budget is set after officials warned of a $30 million to $36 million general-fund gap and said reserves and cuts helped close it.
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Mesa measles exposure sites expand as county confirms new cases
Maricopa County confirmed three new measles cases May 6 and posted more Mesa exposure sites. Residents should check the county tracker and watch for symptoms.
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Mesa police budget review puts park ranger vacancies and detective positions on the chopping block
Mesa AZ – The city’s April 16 budget review put police staffing changes under the microscope, with park ranger vacancies, civilian investigator roles, and detective posts on the table.
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Why Mesa residents should watch the SRP election and who can use the Alma School ballot drop-off today
Mesa AZ – Eligible SRP voters in Mesa can drop off ballots at the Southside Water Service Center until 7 p.m. Tuesday, but many customers cannot vote at all.
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Mesa Advances Downtown Housing, Tech Week Plans and Behavioral Health Expansion
Mesa, AZ – April 3, 2026 – Downtown housing plans move ahead as Tech Week nears and a new behavioral health center opens its doors.
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Mesa Highlights Budget Transparency, Development Talks, and Utility Investment
Mesa, AZ – April 2, 2026 – City leaders spotlight budget transparency tools, upcoming development talks, and continued infrastructure upgrades.
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Townhome Sale, Council Tensions and Community Initiatives Lead Mesa News
Mesa, AZ – April 1, 2026 – A $13.39M townhome sale, renewed debate at City Council, and statewide service efforts highlight a busy week in Mesa.
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Apartment Fire, Air Quality Alert and Downtown Protest Mark Busy Week in Mesa
Mesa, AZ – March 31, 2026 – Fire displaces families, air quality alerts linger, and protesters gather near City Hall in a busy start to the week.
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Mesa Advances Housing, Transit, and Utility Planning in Busy Week at City Hall
Mesa, AZ – March 30, 2026 – City leaders moved forward on housing, transit planning and utility upgrades as growth pressures continue across the East Valley.
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Mesa Spotlight: Wellness Expo, Development Watch, and City Utility Planning
Mesa, AZ – March 29, 2026 – A wellness expo, regional development trends, and ongoing utility planning lead this week’s Mesa update.