Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Mesa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in public safety
Fire Station 224 opening and Signal Butte bike park
District 6 gets a brand-new fire station and a BMX pump track park, both opening Saturday November 7 with ribbon cuttings.
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.
Establishment of a Disability Advisory Committee
A Mesa father of a child on the autism spectrum wants the city to create a disability advisory committee so people with disabilities help shape parks, transportation, facilities and services from the start — not just recreation programs.
United Food Bank expansion in Mesa
The United Food Bank, headquartered in Mesa, received a roughly $3 million appropriation to demolish and rebuild its facility. It distributes food to pantries serving about a million Arizonans facing food scarcity.