Mesa

Recent Activity

Recent civic activity in Mesa, AZ has focused on historic preservation efforts, with the Historic Preservation Board discussing various projects and initiatives at their meetings. One of the recent topics of discussion was the rehabilitation efforts of the City-owned Alston House, which is located on the National Register of Historic Places. The board also approved quarterly reports on Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) approvals for alterations to city-designated historic structures and Section 106 reviews under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Additionally, the board discussed plans for the May 2026 Historic Preservation Month Student Essay and Visual Arts contest. Notably, the board elected a new chair and vice chair, with James Babos taking on the role of Chair and Jocelyn Skogebo becoming Vice-Chair.