How Mesa sets its budget, projects, and social priorities

Mesa is kicking off its 2026–27 budget process, inviting residents to weigh in on spending choices and city priorities. At the same time, council members are debating the future of a planned homeless hotel and highlighting high-profile redevelopment sites like Buckhorn Baths, Golden Hills Golf Club, and the former Grand Hotel. A new council agenda and state legislative update frame these decisions within broader policy and legal shifts. Together, the posts show Mesa at a pivotal moment in choosing how to fund services, tackle homelessness, and shape long-term growth.