City of Mesa

We are thrilled to announce the selection of Luis F. Ruiz, Jr. as the new Director of Arts & Culture. Ruiz, who brings nearly three decades of distinguished experience in municipal and university cultural programming, will officially join Mesa’s leadership team in October. Ruiz is no stranger to Mesa, having previously served the City for five years as Deputy Director for Parks and Recreation, where he successfully oversaw commercial operations for iconic venues including the Mesa Convention Center, The Post, Mesa Amphitheatre and the Office of Special Events. His intimate knowledge of Mesa’s cultural ecosystem, paired with fresh perspectives gained from his recent leadership role in Kansas, uniquely positions him to advance the City's artistic mission. “Luis represents exactly the kind of visionary leadership we need to propel Mesa’s arts and culture scene to new heights,” said Mesa City Manager Scott Butler. “His deep understanding of our community, combined with his proven track record of innovation and excellence, makes him the ideal person to guide our world-class cultural institutions into an exciting new chapter.” Ruiz’s appointment comes at an exciting time for Mesa’s cultural landscape, with ongoing investments in programming, facility enhancements and community engagement initiatives. His proven ability to work effectively with advisory boards, funding partners, and community organizations will be instrumental in advancing Mesa’s reputation as a premier destination for arts and culture in the Southwest.

In today's final segment of Get to Know Our City Manager, Scott Butler highlights what sets Mesa apart from other communities. If you missed Scott's previous segments, you can watch his entire video at https://lnkd.in/gMpEHX2E

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Mesa Black Employee Network (BEN), our newest Employee Resource Group that's grounded in principles of excellence, equity, and service. Mesa BEN is all about personal and professional development, creating a strong internal network, and celebrating the creativity and innovation that each of our employees brings to our workplace. Our kick-off event exemplified this by showcasing artwork by employees across the City. All City of Mesa employees are invited to join in regardless of background, identity, or role. We look forward to seeing the positive impact of Mesa BEN!

Today, City of Mesa employees are not only serving our Mesa residents but also serving the look to celebrate City Hall Selfie Day. City Hall Selfie Day is a national celebration of public service, showcasing pride in local government institutions. #CityHallSelfieDay ELGL: Engaging Local Government Leaders

In part three of four of Get to Know Our City Manager, Scott Butler discusses the importance of balancing Mesa's needs as a growing city with financial pressures. Stay tuned for the last video in this series coming next week!

In part two of four of Get to Know Our City Manager Scott Butler, we ask Scott what it means to him to be Mesa's new City Manager.

Get to Know Our City Manager, Scott Butler. Over the next several weeks, we'll be asking Scott a different question to learn more about his background in public service and what he envisions for Mesa's future. This is part one of four, come back for more!

We're hiring a Water Resources Planning Advisor! Join the City of Mesa to help shape the future of water sustainability in Arizona. This strategic role leads regional collaboration, water policy advising, and long-term planning to ensure our community’s water future. 📅 Apply by August 4 for priority review 🎓 Bachelor's + 3–5 years experience required (Master’s preferred) 💥Make an impact where water matters most. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/dC2U4nHb

Happening this week. Our Planning Division is holding a virtual public meeting to discuss proposed zoning ordinance text amendments concerning the following topic: Employment Opportunity (EO) District The virtual Zoom meeting will be held on Monday, July 21, from 6-7 p.m. and can be accessed using the following link: Zoom Link: https://lnkd.in/gmCeUj8r Meeting ID: 876 1142 2620 For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gJs3cuK8 If you have any questions, feel free to send an email to LongRangePlanning@mesaaz.gov or call 480-644-4726.

Our Planning Division will be holding a virtual public meeting to discuss proposed zoning ordinance text amendments concerning the following topic: Employment Opportunity (EO) District A virtual Zoom meeting will be held on Monday, July 21, from 6-7 p.m. and can be accessed using the following link: Zoom Link: https://lnkd.in/gmCeUj8r Meeting ID: 876 1142 2620 For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gJs3cuK8 If you have any questions, feel free to send an email to LongRangePlanning@mesaaz.gov or call 480-644-4726.