America First Legal (AFL) has amended its lawsuit against Mesa Public Schools (MPS) to include a new plaintiff, Jane Doe, who says her daughter's gender transition was withheld from her by school officials.
This March, the Gilbert Town Council is holding a public hearing to review and discuss an update to system development fees charged by the Town for public services like police, fire, parks and recreation, traffic signals, roads and intersections, water, and wastewater.
A groundbreaking has taken place for The Residences on Main, 424 W. Main St., It will feature nearly 200 apartment units and 19,000 square feet of retail space to promote an active, thriving downtown
Mesa has received a $1.06 million water conservation grant from the state to remove non-functional turf at approximately 50 city parks and basins. The project will save over 5 million gallons of water annually. Details at MesaNow.org
The Gilbert Police Department has implemented a new emergency alert system, RAVE Alerts, a system procured for the 81 public safety answering points (PSAPs) in Arizona. RAVE Alerts will be used by 9-1-1 centers to notify the public during emergencies, including incidents of severe weather, public safety concerns, traffic alerts, missing persons, evacuations, etc.
Mesa celebrates its All-America City Award with a throwback, free hometown event Saturday, Jan. 27 from 11am to 4pm downtown along Macdonald between Main Street and Pepper Place. The event showcases Mesa's diversity through youth performances, local entertainment, games and more
Mesa has received an $11.8 million federal grant to strengthen its public electric vehicle charging network. Mesa will be adding 48 new vehicle charging ports throughout the City. Details at MesaNow.org
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Electric Credit Program in Mesa has closed. City Council approved the program in 2021 to allocate $20 million in federal ARPA funds to provide relief to thousands of City electric utility users who saw their bills increase significantly due to supply costs. The market has now stabilized
Mesa honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of remembrance Monday, Jan. 15. The Mesa-East Valley MLK Parade is from 11am to noon in downtown Mesa followed by a community festival from 12pm to 4pm. Details at MesaNow.org
On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, the Gilbert Town Council voted to approve the creation of a subcommittee focused on evaluating the extent of teen violence in Gilbert and concerns from the community.