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Alicia Goforth

Councilmember, District 52023-01-04 - 2027-01

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At a glance

News mentions
3

Term ending Jan 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
5
Total speaking time
1:36
Avg per meeting
0:19
Segments
20

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Top issues during term (20)(Development)

critical↓Aug 2026[71]

Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing Mixed-Use Development

The project would bring major retail construction and sales tax revenue to southeast Mesa.

medium→Sep 2026[31]

Economic Development and Infrastructure Expansion

A $30 million private investment in southeast Mesa with potential jobs and supply-chain benefits.

medium→Aug 2026[27]

Board and Committee Governance

None

high↑Mar 2026[25]

Data Center Development and Environmental Concerns

Potential long-term infrastructure upgrade costs passed on to local utility ratepayers.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Battery Energy Storage System Facilities (Ellsworth I & II)

Private investment in utility and industrial infrastructure with potential long-term property and utility tax contributions.

high↑Jan 2026[18]

Balanced Housing Plan and Entitlements Summary

Reduces bureaucratic delays and holding costs for development projects.

high↓Aug 2026[16]

Park North Townhome Development

Private investment in residential housing infrastructure.

high↑Oct 2026[15]

The Craftsman Mixed-Use Development & Sales Tax Incentive

The city will provide up to $775,000 in sales tax reimbursements over ten years, offset by an estimated $3 million in projected gross tax revenue.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Superstition Springs Honda Auto Detailing Facility Expansion

Private capital investment into local automotive commercial property.

high↓Jul 2026[10]

Ovio Mixed-Use Project Development Agreement and GPLET

Generates an estimated $136 million in total economic impact and $5.2 million in direct tax revenue over the term.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Monogram Aerospace expansion near Greenfield and McDowell roads

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Arizona Propane industrial facility near Pecos and Mountain roads

high↓Sep 2026[7]

FY 2027-2029 Economic Development Strategic Plan

Economic development programs impact municipal resource allocation and job creation initiatives.

high↓Jun 2026[6]

Homestead at Eastmark Apartment Development

Generates private investment and commercial retail options for the Eastmark area.

medium↓Jan 2026[6]

Destination at Gateway Freeway Landmark Monument Signs

None to city funds.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Historic Property Alteration Appeal at 260 N Center St

None.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

ER2 Industrial Development (ZON26-00411)

Generates construction jobs and expands industrial property tax revenues in District 1.

high↓Jun 2026[4]

Downtown Hotel Development Project

The city will provide an 8-year property tax abatement valued at about $2.1 million and infrastructure cost reimbursements, while gaining over $4.9 million in direct economic benefits and millions more in parking and tax revenues over time.

high↓Jan 2026[3]

Angie's Prime Grill Major Site Plan Review

Streamlining administrative review processes aims to reduce delays and costs for developers while maintaining appropriate municipal oversight.

medium↓Feb 2026[3]

Blue Sky Pest Control Industrial Building Modification

Commercial investment and job creation across multiple city districts.

Decisions during term (22)

Recorded while Goforth was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved7-0Nov 2, 2026

Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Development Agreement with The Grove at Lehi Community Association related to the maintenance of landscaping on property adjacent to the development known as The Grove at Lehi, a…

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

*5-e. MGC Pure Chemicals development agreement

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

ADJ 26051 BOA26-00636. "Brett Bye," 0.18± acres located at 3750 South Hassett. Minor Modification to an existing Planned Area Development Overlay (PAD). This request will allow for an increase to the maximum building coverage for one lot…

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 5, 2026

Park North rezone and development agreement (Items 6-a and 6-b)

approved7-0Sep 28, 2026

ZON24-00708 "Park North" 5± acres located approximately 270± feet east of the northeast corner of South Power Road and East Guadalupe Road. Rezone from Limited Commercial with Planned Area Development Overlay (LC-PAD) to Multiple…

approved7-0Sep 14, 2026

Resolution No. 12570 - Cannon Beach Hotel Development Agreement

approved5-0Aug 31, 2026

ZON25-00891 "Legacy Park" 196.3± acres located at the northeast corner of South Ellsworth Road and East Williams Field Road. Rezone from Light Industrial to Planned Community District (PC). This request will allow for the development of a…

approvedVoted yes6-1Aug 27, 2026

Adopting a notice of intent to enter into a retail development tax incentive agreement (Resolution No. 12568)

approved6-0Aug 13, 2026

Acknowledge receipt of minutes of Economic Development Committee

approvedVoted yes7-0Aug 10, 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Development Agreements

approved4-0Aug 5, 2026

ADJ 26041 BOA26-00502. "La Jolla Villas," 1.1± acres located at 1500 East Dana Avenue. Substantial Conformance Improvement Permit (SCIP). This request will allow for the expansion of an existing Multiple Residence development. (District 4)…

approved7-0Jun 1, 2026

Modifying and adding new fees and charges for the Development Services Department. (Citywide)

approved7-0Jun 1, 2026

Staff recommended ordinance for ZON25-00635 "Ascension," 40± acres located at the northeast corner of East Brown Road and North 32nd Street. Rezone from Agricultural (AG) to Single Residence-15 with a Planned Area Development Overlay…

approved6-0May 21, 2026

Education and Workforce Development Roundtable meeting held on February 11, 2026.

approved7-0May 18, 2026

Discuss, receive public comment, and take action on the zoning ordinance, and take action on the resolution, relating to the development known as Sun Devil Auto.

approved7-0May 18, 2026

Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a development agreement between WS Holdings I, LLC, and the City of Mesa, for property located approximately 280 feet east of the northeast corner of South Signal Butte Road and East…

tabledMay 18, 2026

P&Z Board recommended ordinance for ZON25-00635 "Ascension," 40± acres located at the northeast corner of East Brown Road and North 32nd Street. Rezone from Agricultural (AG) to Single Residence-15 with a Planned Area Development Overlay…

approved7-0May 4, 2026

Approving a Substantial Amendment to the FY 2021/2022 HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan and authorizing the City Manager to sign and submit the Amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).…

approved6-0Apr 6, 2026

Education and Workforce Development Roundtable meeting held on December 3, 2025.

approved6-0Apr 6, 2026

Rio Salado 25 Rezone and Development (Item 6A)