Tag Archives: mesa

Political Bites: Southeast Valley Arts

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Derek Neighbors

What can be done to strengthen the Southeast Valley’s performing arts scene?
First, start booking quality, relevant shows in the performing arts centers. It’s okay to step outside the family friendly box on occasion. Second, there is still a need for [...]

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Political Bites: Mesa Graywater Decisions

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Derek Neighbors

Should cities require buildings to incorporate water-saving techniques, similar to what Tucson is doing?
Conservation of water is critical when building cities in the middle of a desert. I am curious if Mesa residents get a credit for helping Mesa fulfill [...]

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Political Bites: Cubs Spring Training Subsidy

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Derek Neighbors

What do you think of Mesa’s decision to fund the Chicago Cubs’ spring training facilities?
Apparently Mesa failed to do it’s homework. Lake Forest College studied 30 cities over 30 years and found that 27 experienced no significant impact from new [...]

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Mesa and Detroit.. The Next Movie Meccas?

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Derek Neighbors

Mesa city council recently approved a rezoning of 55 acres at Hawes and Germann roads for Gateway Studios. Of course, it is convenient that Arizona has a significantly sized movie infrastructure tax credit. If you ask me this whole thing [...]