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Mesa Plans $285M Bond Package for Public Safety and Infrastructure Upgrades

The City of Mesa proposes a $285M general obligation bond to fund public safety facilities and transportation infrastructure projects.

By Colin Percy · May 23, 2026

The City of Mesa is preparing to put a $285M general obligation bond package before voters to finance public safety and transportation improvements. The proposal includes $150M allocated for safety projects, specifically targeting a public safety training facility, a new steel joint training building, and the renovation and expansion of the central police station, which have a combined cost of $90.2M. Additionally, the city plans to spend $5M on land acquisitions for a future fire station and relocate a fleet warehouse.

The remaining $135M will be directed toward transportation enhancements. Key projects include a $32.8M bridge construction project on Warner Road near Power Road, supported by $17M in bond funds and supplemented by Proposition 479 allocations. Other planned investments include $19.8M for improvements on Mesa Drive between Main Street and Brown Road, $67M for citywide shared-use paths, and $29M for medians along Higley and Broadway roads. City Council is expected to officially call for the election on June 1, with the bond expected to increase median secondary property taxes by $54 annually.

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