Here's some homework for residents and taxpayers here in Mesa for what is THE MOST IMPORTANT DAY BEFORE NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET GETS APPROVED:
Monday May 21 2018
Are you - people who live here and pay taxes - prepared to give the Mesa City Council a Free Pass on jacking-up the public debt more with an increase in sales taxes and hikes in fees/charges for city utilities?
Presentations & Reports
The official description from the city's webpage:
"Each year, the city's budget is developed in conjunction with residents, the Mayor and City Council, City Manager and City Employees. The result is a budget that closely matches the community's highest priorities each fiscal year." ??????????
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HUH? Now, what so-called 'Community' are they talkin' about? ... when Mayor John Giles publicly admits he's failed to engage citizens in the functions of local city government, that's a loose stretch of facts for sure.
How do statements made on the city's web page get by without any reality check?
That's way-to-easy to do when there is scant scrutiny from a dis-engaged public added to a glaring lack of oversight by citizens who live here. WAKE-UP!
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Here you'll find information on the city's budget, financial reports and other city reports . . . Monday May 21, 2018 is the day to get prepared for - tell your elected officials inside City Hall what you think
TENTATIVE Schedule of Public Meetings
(Subject to revision)
If readers of this blog have any questions regarding any of the items for Monday's very important City Council meeting, here's a contact list for you to use:
Mayor John Giles
Councilmember Mark Freeman - D1
Councilmember Jeremy Whittaker - D2
Councilmember Francisco Heredia- D3
Councilmember Chris Glover - D4
Vice Mayor David Luna - D5
Councilmember Kevin Thompson D6
(Image to the left is from 2005 when Brady got approved for the job)
In the 12 years and 6 months Jan 2006-June 2018 he's been in-office as the City's Chief Officer earning a salary of $250,000 per year (and generous benefits) he has managed to increase the public debt from about $35 Million to over $750 Million
Education
Brady earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Brigham Young University in 1987 and Master of Public Administration degree from Brigham Young University in 1989.________________________________________________________________________________
Blogger Note: These reports and presentations started on Feb 15 2018 - there are more than 35.
> Link to source is farther on in this post
> Mesa City Council Study Sessions can most easily be viewed on YouTube
> Phone numbers and email addresses for OMB Staff can be viewed here
> Board of Adjustment Agendas & Minutes can be viewed here
Source:
http://www.mesaaz.gov/city-hall/office-of-management-budget/presentations-reports
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Monday May 21 2018
Are you - people who live here and pay taxes - prepared to give the Mesa City Council a Free Pass on jacking-up the public debt more with an increase in sales taxes and hikes in fees/charges for city utilities?
Presentations & Reports
The official description from the city's webpage:
"Each year, the city's budget is developed in conjunction with residents, the Mayor and City Council, City Manager and City Employees. The result is a budget that closely matches the community's highest priorities each fiscal year." ??????????
_________________________________________________
HUH? Now, what so-called 'Community' are they talkin' about? ... when Mayor John Giles publicly admits he's failed to engage citizens in the functions of local city government, that's a loose stretch of facts for sure.
How do statements made on the city's web page get by without any reality check?
That's way-to-easy to do when there is scant scrutiny from a dis-engaged public added to a glaring lack of oversight by citizens who live here. WAKE-UP!
__________________________________________________________________________
Here you'll find information on the city's budget, financial reports and other city reports . . . Monday May 21, 2018 is the day to get prepared for - tell your elected officials inside City Hall what you think
TENTATIVE Schedule of Public Meetings
(Subject to revision)
All meetings held in City Council Chambers at 57 E. First Street
Public Hearing on CIP/ CIP Adoption | May 21 2018 |
Public Hearing on Utility Rate Ordinance/Ordinance Adoption | May 21 2018 |
Tentative Budget Adoption | May 21 2018 |
Fees and Charges Resolution Adoption | May 21 2018 |
Public Hearing on Home Rule Election | June 4, 2018 |
Public Hearing on Expenditures and Tax Levy, Final Budget Adoption | June 4, 2018 |
Second Public Hearing on Home Rule, Home Rule Election Adoption | June 18 2018 |
Office of Management and Budget
P.O. Box 1466
Mesa, AZ 85211
Mesa, AZ 85211
Contact Information
480-644-5799
________________________________________________________________________________Mayor John Giles
Councilmember Mark Freeman - D1
Councilmember Jeremy Whittaker - D2
Councilmember Francisco Heredia- D3
Councilmember Chris Glover - D4
Vice Mayor David Luna - D5
Councilmember Kevin Thompson D6
City Manager Christopher J. Brady
Prior to joining the City of Mesa, Brady served as Assistant City Manager of the City of San Antonio for ten years. He also served in various executive management and administrative positions for Bellaire, TX, Houston, TX, and Provo, UT.(Image to the left is from 2005 when Brady got approved for the job)
In the 12 years and 6 months Jan 2006-June 2018 he's been in-office as the City's Chief Officer earning a salary of $250,000 per year (and generous benefits) he has managed to increase the public debt from about $35 Million to over $750 Million
Education
Brady earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Brigham Young University in 1987 and Master of Public Administration degree from Brigham Young University in 1989.________________________________________________________________________________
Blogger Note: These reports and presentations started on Feb 15 2018 - there are more than 35.
> Link to source is farther on in this post
> Mesa City Council Study Sessions can most easily be viewed on YouTube
> Phone numbers and email addresses for OMB Staff can be viewed here
> Board of Adjustment Agendas & Minutes can be viewed here
Seven members conduct public meetings to hear and decide upon requests for variances, special use permits, and interpretations of the City of Mesa Zoning Ordinance and Sign Code. Members are appointed for staggered terms of three years.
Trent Montague - Vice Chair
Wade Swanson
Ken Rembold
Steve Curran
Kathy Tolman
Chris Jones
Adam Gunderson
Staff Contact: John Wesley, 480-644-2181
john.wesley@mesaaz.gov
City of Mesa Planning Division
55 N. Center Street
P.O. Box 1466
Mesa, AZ 85211-1466
________________________________________________________________________john.wesley@mesaaz.gov
City of Mesa Planning Division
55 N. Center Street
P.O. Box 1466
Mesa, AZ 85211-1466
Source:
http://www.mesaaz.gov/city-hall/office-of-management-budget/presentations-reports
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Date | Category | Title | Meeting | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
05/07/2018 | Utility Rates | FY 2018/19 Utility Rates Recommendations Report [PDF] | Council Study Session | Report |
05/03/2018 | Budget | Community Services Department Budget Overview [PDF] | Council Study Session | Presentation |
05/03/2018 | Budget | Library Services Department Budget Overview [PDF] | Council Study Session | Presentation |
05/03/2018 | Budget | Arts & Culture Department Budget Overview [PDF] | Council Study Session | Presentation |
04/26/2018 | Budget | Development Services Department Budget Overview [PDF] | Council Study Session | Presentation |
04/26/2018 | Budget | Public Safety Sales Tax Proposed Election Overview [PDF] | Council Study Session | Presentation |
04/26/2018 | Capital | Potential General Obligation Bond Projects [PDF] | Council Study Session | Presentation |
04/26/2018 | Capital | FY 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Program Overview [PDF] | Council Study Session | Presentation |
04/19/2018 | Budget | Transportation Department Budget Overview [PDF] | Council Study Session | Presentation |
04/19/2018 | Budget | Transit Department Budget Overview [PDF] | Council Study Session | Presentation |
04/19/2018 | Budget | Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department Budget Overview [PDF] | Council Study Session | Presentation |
04/16/2018 | Budget | Fire and Medical Response to Demand for Services [PDF] | Council Study Session | Presentation |
04/16/2018 | Budget | Fire and Medical Department Budget Overview [PDF] | Council Study Session | Presentation |
04/12/2018 | Budget | FY 2018 Bond Sales and Defeasance [PDF] | Council Study Session | Presentation |
04/12/2018 | Budget | Police Department Budget Overview [PDF] | Council Study Session | Presentation |
04/05/2018 | Utility Rates | FY 2019-2023 Utility CIP Overview [PDF] | Council Study Session | Presentation |
04/05/2018 | Utility Rates | FY 2019-2023 Utility CIP Project Summary [PDF] | Council Study Session | Report |
04/05/2018 | Utility Rates | FY 2018/19 Utility Rate Recommendations [PDF] | Council Study Session | Report |
04/05/2018 | Budget | Economic Investment Fund Overview [PDF] | Council Study Session | Presentation |
04/05/2018 | Utility Rates | FY 18/19 Utility Rate Recommendations and Enterprise Fund Summary [PDF] | Council Study Session | Presentation |
04/02/2018 | Budget | FY 18/19 Proposed Budget Summary [PDF] | Council Study Session | Report |
04/02/2018 | Budget | FY 18/19 Proposed Budget Overview [PDF] | Council Study Session | Presentation |
03/22/2018 | Budget | Property Tax and Sales Tax Overview [PDF] | Council Study Session | Presentation |
03/22/2018 | Utility Rates | FY 2018/19 Utility Rate Recommendations Report [PDF] | Audit, Finance & Enterprise Committee | Report |
03/22/2018 | Utility Rates | FY 2018/19 Utility Rate Recommendations [PDF] | Audit, Finance & Enterprise Committee | Presentation |
03/22/2018 | Fees & Charges | Arts & Culture Proposed Changes to Fees and Charges [PDF] | Audit, Finance & Enterprise Committee | Report |
03/22/2018 | Fees & Charges | Business Services Proposed Changes to Fees and Charges Schedule [PDF] | Audit, Finance & Enterprise Committee | Report |
03/22/2018 | Fees & Charges | City Clerk Proposed Changes to Fees and Charges [PDF] | Audit, Finance & Enterprise Committee | Report |
03/22/2018 | Fees & Charges | Development Services Proposed Changes to Fees and Charges Schedule [PDF] | Audit, Finance & Enterprise Committee | Report |
03/22/2018 | Fees & Charges | Engineering Proposed Changes to Fees and Charges Schedule [PDF] | Audit, Finance & Enterprise Committee | Report |
03/22/2018 | Fees & Charges | Mesa Fire and Medical Changes to Fees and Charges [PDF] | Audit, Finance & Enterprise Committee | Report |
03/22/2018 | Fees & Charges | Police Changes to Fees and Charges Schedule [PDF] | Audit, Finance & Enterprise Committee | Report |
03/22/2018 | Fees & Charges | FY 2018/19 Fees & Charges Recommendations [PDF] | Audit, Finance & Enterprise Committee | Presentation |
03/19/2018 | Utility Rates | Utility Rate Recommendations Report [PDF] | Council Study Session | Report |
03/19/2018 | Utility Rates | Notice of Intent to Adjust Utility Rates [PDF] | Council Study Session | Notice |
03/01/2018 | Budget | Governmental Funds Forecast FY18-19 [PDF] | Council Study Session | Presentation |
02/15/2018 | Home Rule | Introduction to Home Rule [PDF] | Council Study Session | Pres |
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