Mark Freeman
About
Mark Freeman's mayoral campaign focused heavily on essential municipal services and urban management, prioritizing water security, public safety, and transportation infrastructure. As a former council member elected mayor, his platform emphasized addressing the practical, foundational needs of Mesa's growing community.
Campaign promises (2)
- public-safetyMark Freeman focused his campaign and priorities on addressing critical city issues including water management and public safety.
- infrastructureMark Freeman addressed local transportation issues as a key platform priority during his mayoral campaign.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 12
- Total speaking time
- 13:25
- Avg per meeting
- 1:07
- Segments
- 193
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Top issues during term (20)
Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing Mixed-Use Development
The project would bring major retail construction and sales tax revenue to southeast Mesa.
Historic Preservation Ordinance and Guideline Amendments
Staff time for administration and community outreach.
Water Conservation and Growth Priorities
Changes may impose additional water acquisition or infrastructure costs on large industrial users while protecting city resources.
Economic Development and Infrastructure Expansion
A $30 million private investment in southeast Mesa with potential jobs and supply-chain benefits.
Mesa Water Supply Security and Colorado River Reductions
Future infrastructure investments will require substantial capital outlays.
Automated License Plate Readers and Surveillance Concerns
Lawsuits elsewhere have cost cities hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars.
Community Standards and City-Owned Venue Programming
Speaker cited taxpayer funding of the Mesa Arts Center and pending public safety and transportation bonds.
Board and Committee Governance
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Data Center Development and Environmental Concerns
Potential long-term infrastructure upgrade costs passed on to local utility ratepayers.
Proposed Utility Rate Adjustments
About $5.92 more per month for a typical water/wastewater/trash customer, and roughly $6 more for electric and gas customers, if adopted December 8.
Falcon Field Airport Landing Fee Implementation Extension
A $2-per-flight-hour flight school fee like Deer Valley's could raise roughly $700,000–$800,000 a year, by the speaker's estimate.
Park of the Canals potential name change
Terrible's Commercial Development Rezone
Generates new commercial sales tax revenue for the city.
Pecos Road Basins and Storm Drain Improvements Project
The deleted IGA would have split a $17.8 million project 50/50 with the county, costing Mesa up to $8.9 million from the Local Streets Sales Tax.
Battery Energy Storage System Facilities (Ellsworth I & II)
Private investment in utility and industrial infrastructure with potential long-term property and utility tax contributions.
Balanced Housing Plan and Entitlements Summary
Reduces bureaucratic delays and holding costs for development projects.
Hawes Crossing Village 6 Remainder Housing Rezone
Expands the local housing inventory and increases long-term residential tax base.
Park North Townhome Development
Private investment in residential housing infrastructure.
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.
legal claim
Your tax dollars are about to fund a costly courtroom defense that could cost the city millions if we lose.
Decisions during term (487)
Recorded while Freeman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent agenda approval (all items)
Approval of October 7, 2026 meeting minutes (ADJ 26057)
BOA26-00182 "Spilsbury Future Site," 521 East Lehi Road — continued
BOA26-00410 "1147 N Diane St" variance — continued
BOA26-00696 Target Mesa Central sign plan SUP — approved with conditions
BOA26-00697 Target Mesa East sign plan SUP — approved with conditions
Take action on all Consent Agenda items.
Approval of the following minutes from previous meetings:
Approval of minutes from the October 6, 2026 Historic Preservation Board meeting
Consent agenda (items 2, 3-a through 3-d, 4-a through 4-c, 5-a, 6-a)
Historic preservation resolution and ordinance (Items 7-a and 7-b)
Take action on all consent agenda items.
Approval of minutes of previous meetings as written.
Valley Liquors - A convenience store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for Valley Liquors LLC, 1160 East University Drive - Sandeep Singh Sodhi, agent. There is no existing license at this location. (District 1)
Jin BBQ - A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12 Restaurant License for Half LBS F&B LLC, 111 South Dobson Road Suite 104 - Minjae Oh, agent. The existing Series 12 Restaurant License held by IMLEE LLC will…
Walmart #3089 - A retailer is requesting an ownership and location transfer of a Series 9 Liquor Store License for Walmart Inc., 6306 South Mountain Road - John Dean Curtis II, agent. There is no existing license at this location.…
Walmart Fuel Station #3089 - A fuel station with a convenience store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License for Walmart Inc., 11143 East Destination Auto Drive - John Dean Curtis II, agent. There is no existing license…
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…
Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Queen Creek (Town) and Maricopa County (County) to establish the transfer of jurisdiction over right-of-way associated with…
Approving and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Flood Control District of Maricopa County (FCDMC) for construction, construction management, operation, and maintenance of the Pecos…
Voting record (110)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
the consent agenda items be approved
Resolution No. 12586 be adopted, and introducing Ordinance No. 6036, setting the date for public hearing as November 2, 2026
Resolution No. 12587 be adopted
Consent agenda (items 2, 3-a through 3-f, 4-a, 4-b, 5-a)
Park North rezone and development agreement (Items 6-a and 6-b)
Notice of Intention to adjust utility rates (Item 7-a)
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Purchase of Security Systems and Fire Apparatus Repair Contracts (Items 4C & 4D)
Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing Project Approvals (Items 7A-7E)
receipt of the above-listed minutes be acknowledged
receipt of the above-listed minutes be acknowledged
that the Council adjourn the Study Session at 7:58 a.m. and enter into an Executive Session.
that receipt of the above-listed minutes be acknowledged.
Acknowledge Receipt of Board and Committee Minutes
Convene Executive Session
Adopting a notice of intent to enter into a retail development tax incentive agreement (Resolution No. 12568)
that Resolution No. 12568 be adopted.
that receipt of the above-listed minutes be acknowledged.
that Resolution No. 125621 be adopted.
that Resolution No. 12562 be adopted.
Primary Election Results Certification
AC Hotel by Marriott Development Agreements
Acknowledge receipt of Design Review Board minutes
that Resolution No. 12560 and Ordinance No. 6023 be adopted.
Resolution No. 12559: Falcon Field Airport Landing Fee Extension
Resolution No. 12560 and Ordinance No. 6023: San Antonio Tire Shop General Plan Amendment and Rezone
Expressed concern with the number of stipulations required, potential overflow parking, noise, outdoor storage, and neighborhood concerns.