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Don't know how far right Mr. Biggs wants to go outside Arizona's "Fighting 5th" Congressional District but he's showing some obvious allegiance and adherence to former President Trump's smokescreen trolling tactics every week

The Week in Review

Happy Friday!

The House was in session this week, and once again the Democrats focused on minor issues, like increasing taxpayer-funded leave for federal employees, while sidelining important matters that are plaguing our country. Our economy is still struggling to recover thanks to the failed economic policies of President Biden and the Democrat party. In fact, despite consecutive dismal job reports, Biden has been more focused on tearing up the Second Amendment and pursuing his woke agenda than strengthening America’s economy and national security. One major highlight of the week: President Trump’s announced trip to the southern border became the final piece of guilt that influenced Vice President Harris to visit the border, after operating in her role as “Border Czar” for nearly 100 days. Keep reading below to see several important happenings from this week.

2nd Amendment Interview with Breitbart

On Monday, I joined Breitbart reporter AWR Hawkins at a shooting range in my district to fire a few rounds and discuss the Left’s push for gun control. Our Second Amendment rights are more important than ever and I will always fight to protect them. Despite Biden’s clear agenda to destroy the right to bear arms, we will never back down. Click on the picture below to see the video:

Podcast with Jason Chaffetz

Former GOP Congressman and Fox News host, Jason Chaffetz, invited me on his podcast to discuss how my upbringing, experience attending Brigham Young University, and career practicing law led me to the United States Congress. It was a pleasure speaking with such a great conservative and I’m honored to call him my friend. Click on the picture below to listen:

Judiciary Committee Markup Regarding Big Tech

On Wednesday and Thursday, the Judiciary Committee met for over twenty hours to markup six antitrust bills pertaining to Big Tech. While I could not support all of the bills that were considered, I look forward to working with my colleagues to address these issues. Big Tech companies have reached a monopolistic position where they are crushing competitors and preventing entrepreneurs from entering the field. They are using their power to stifle political viewpoints, mainly conservative voices. It is long past due for the playing field to be leveled and for these companies to be reined in. Click on the picture below to hear my full statement:

Letter to House Minority Leader McCarthy and Senate Minority Leader McConnell Opposing Taxpayer Funded Abortion

As a strong pro-life advocate, I will never waver in my defense of life and the unborn. The American taxpayer should never be responsible for the cost of an abortion. The Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal funds from being used to pay for abortions, is a well-established standard that has always been included in appropriations bills. I sent a letter to Leader McConnell and Leader McCarthy urging them to oppose President Biden’s budget, which excluded the Hyde Amendment, and reject any appropriations bills that do not include provisions to protect life. Click the picture below to read the letter:

Censuring President Biden

President Biden and Vice President Harris have sent an unequivocal message that they prefer illegal immigrants over Americans. Their radical agenda has erased our southern border and destabilized the security of the American people. That's why I stand behind Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s censure of President Biden. Click on the photo below to watch my remarks:

What’s the Biggs Idea?

Podcast Episode No. 40

Today, Brigadier General Robert S. Spalding joined me on my podcast to discuss China’s growing power throughout the world. He is the author of two books regarding China’s rise to power and its plan for global domination. My conversation with General Spalding was eye-opening regarding our race with China and what the United States must do to compete. Click on the graphic below to listen in:

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Letters Signed:

Letter to Sec. Becerra on Fetal Tissue Advisory Board

Letter to Sec. Mayorkas and Director Walensky regarding reports that the Biden administration intends to end the use of Title 42 restrictions along the southern border

Letter to IRS on the IRS’s decision to not grant Christians Engaged 501(c)(3)

Bills Co-sponsored:

Expressing disapproval of the failure to uphold the constitutional duty to "take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed" and the usurpation of the legislative authority of Congress by the President of the United States (Boebert, R-CO)

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require inflationary impact statements in committee reports (Banks, R-IN)

Cut Unnecessary Regulatory Burden Act (Rep. Franklin, R-FL)

Ending Critical Race Theory in DC Public Schools Act (Rep. Grothman, R-WI)

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Mesa Arizona LDS Temple to Be Rededicated in Early December with Public Open House Oct 16 - Nov 20

Now that the Suburban Land Trust -The Saints for-profit religion real estate development branch - has transformed a distressed neighborhood into luxury residences-for-lease and groudfloor level commercial spaces it is time to re-dedicate the first Mormon temple built outside of Salt Lake City in 1927.

Let's show this Temple area transformation with the two adjacent properties that are about 10 acres in ground area each, for a total a total of 20 acres located at a major intersection on Main Street with its own Valley Metro Light Rail platform station

Massive Mesa Mormon Temple Make-Over Plan could transform downtown Mesa
- East Valley Tribune Report by Jim Walsh reproduced by Rose Law Group Reporter
"An extensive renovation of the iconic Mesa Arizona Temple has the potential of becoming a catalyst for the transformation of the city’s downtown. Using Pioneer Park* and the revamped Temple as its anchor, that transformation could attract an unparalleled revival, said Maricopa County Supervisor and East Valley Partnership President Denny Barney.

Iconic figure from Monopoly

“We’re talking about tens of millions of dollars in private investment down there,’’ Barney said. “I think this will be a catalyst for future investment. . . One public report stated that the architect for the temple's redevelopment area 'worked with' city of Mesa planners, possibly for the underground installation of city-owned utilities infrastructure

No financial disclosures were ever made to the public regarding the 4-story commercial and residential enterprise on the SEC of Main Street/Mesa Drive that are a small scale version of the City Creek Reserve Inc. area around Temple Square.

25 June 2021 - Salt Lake City

News Release

Mesa Arizona Temple to Be Rededicated

Fall open house scheduled following renovation to temple and surrounding area

The Mesa Arizona Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be rededicated Sunday, December 12, 2021. The announcement was made today by the First Presidency. President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency will preside at the temple’s rededication. The temple will be rededicated in three sessions: 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. . .

The Mesa Visitors’ Center will be dedicated on August 12 at 7 p.m. PDT in a broadcast to Church meetinghouses throughout Arizona

A youth devotional for the Mesa temple is scheduled for Saturday, December 11. The rededicatory sessions and youth devotional will be broadcast to congregations in the Mesa Arizona Temple district.

Additional details of the temple rededication will be announced later. In addition to the temple renovation, the area immediately around the temple has undergone redevelopment. A new temple visitors’ center, which includes a family history center and housing, has revitalized the downtown.

The Mesa Visitors’ Center will be dedicated on August 12 at 7 p.m. PDT in a broadcast to Church meetinghouses throughout Arizona.

The Mesa Arizona Temple is the Church’s seventh operating temple and the first temple in the state of Arizona.

In addition to the temple in Mesa, there are five other operating temples in Arizona. They are the Gila Valley, Gilbert, Phoenix, Snowflake and Tucson temples.

Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints differ from meetinghouses or chapels where members meet for Sunday worship services. Temples are considered “houses of the Lord,” where Jesus Christ’s teachings are reaffirmed through baptism and other ordinances that unite families for eternity.

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PROPOSED 1st AVENUE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT + UPCOMING MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS UNDER-CONSTRUCTION @ SEC MESA DRIVE & MAIN STREET
(TEMPLE RENOVATION AND THE GROVE ON MAIN STREET)
>> SUBURBAN LAND RESERVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS

FUTURE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS WITH SUBURBAN LAND RESERVE & CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
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FUTURE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS
(HOBSON, 2ND AVENUE, LESUEUR, UDALL, MAIN STREET, AND MESA DRIVE)
1ST AVENUE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Jeff McVay
Manager of Downtown Transformation
Angelica Guevara
Downtown Transformation Project Manager
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OVERVIEW OF THE GROVES ON MAIN AND TEMPLE RENOVATION PROJECTS
> The Grove on Main: southeast corner of Mesa Drive and Main Street 

Phase 1: 
> Development of 243 market-rate apartments 

New Discovery Center for Mesa Temple 

> 450 space underground parking garage 

Phase 2: 
One duplex 
> 23 townhomes 
> 8 new single-family detached homes 
> Renovation of 9 historic homes on 1st Avenue 
> Mesa Temple Renovation 
Complete interior renovation of Temple 
Removal of visitor center on north side of Temple 

Complete renovation of Temple grounds

SUBURBAN LAND RESERVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS
> The Grove on Main 1st Avenue Design and construction of Enhanced Streetscape Elements Currently estimated at $580k Udall Reconstruction of street with enhanced landscaping LeSueur Reconstruction of street with enhanced landscaping Mesa Drive Installation of enhanced landscaping Main Street Construction of new on-street parking and landscape improvements 
> Public On-Street Parking

PAGE 7: FUTURE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS WITH SUBURBAN LAND RESERVE & CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
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Hear a presentation and discuss the proposed 1st Avenue Maintenance Agreement and upcoming maintenance agreements for segments of: Mesa Drive, Main Street, Udall, 1st Avenue, LeSueur, Hobson, and 2nd Avenue associated with the redevelopment projects under construction at the southeast corner of Mesa Drive and Main Street (The Grove on Main Street and Temple Renovation).

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An aerial view of the planned redevelopment around the Mormon temple in Mesa. City Creek Reserve, the church's development arm, is leading the project, which is mostly housing. (Photo: City Creek Reserve)
ITEM 2-a
Hear a presentation and discuss the proposed 1st Avenue Maintenance Agreement and upcoming maintenance agreements for segments of Mesa Drive, Main Street, Udall, 1st Avenue, LeSueur, Hobson, and 2nd Avenue associated with the redevelopment projects under construction at the southeast corner of Mesa Drive and Main Street (The Grove on Main Street and Temple Renovation).

File #:

20-0137

Type:

Presentation

Status:

Agenda Ready

In control:

City Council Study Session

On agenda:

1/23/2020

Title:

Hear a presentation and discuss the proposed 1st Avenue Maintenance Agreement and upcoming maintenance agreements for segments of Mesa Drive, Main Street, Udall, 1st Avenue, LeSueur, Hobson, and 2nd Avenue associated with the redevelopment projects under construction at the southeast corner of Mesa Drive and Main Street (The Grove on Main Street and Temple Renovation).

Attachments:

1. Presentation

20-0137

2-a

Presentation

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File #:

18-1312

Type:

Resolution

Status:

Agenda Ready

In control:

City Council

On agenda:

11/19/2018

Title:

Staff is requesting approval to continue negotiations to acquire certain property pertaining to a necessary street improvement project located along Mesa Drive, from 8th Avenue to Main Street, and along Broadway Road, from Wilbur to Lesueur.
Staff has successfully negotiated purchases on 90 parcels (67 property owners) and continues to negotiate with the remaining 38 parcels (25 property owners) but have not yet been able to acquire the property.
In order to avoid construction delays, authorizing and directing staff that fee title, easements or other interests in and possession of certain property be acquired by the City of Mesa through eminent domain as a matter of public necessity. (District 4)

Attachments:

1. Council Report, 2. Resolution, 3. Exhibit A - Parcel Map, 4. Parcel Spreadsheet

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