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Fire Chief Selection
Mesa is getting closer to naming a new fire chief after whittling down the applicant pool to six finalists. These top candidates are gearing up for final interviews to lead the city's fire department.
2 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 26, 2026
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FBI Safe Streets Task Force MOU
The council discussed an updated MOU with the FBI allowing Mesa police officers to participate in the Safe Streets Task Force for violent crime investigations. Officials clarified that officers remain under local supervision while gaining overtime reimbursement and four additional vehicles.
8 mentionsLast discussed Jul 20, 2026