Mesa Council member District 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Aleks Vranicic
Candidate for Council member District 5
Aleks Vranicic is running for Mesa Council member District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Alicia Goforth.
Last day to register to vote · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayWorks in the spa and salon business, according to the Mesa Tribune. His campaign site lists fiscal responsibility, public safety, growth, homelessness and Falcon Field as his issues.
- Campaign website
- www.aleksformesa.com
In the July 21 primary, Alicia Goforth received 5,980 votes (34.08%) and Aleks Vranicic 4,711 (26.85%); no candidate won a majority, so the two meet in a runoff. Mesa Tribune
Where Aleks Vranicic stands: positions on the record
Falcon Field Airport3 sourced positions
Says Falcon Field should be self-sustaining, with users rather than residents paying its costs.
“Charge the users — not Mesa families — for the cost of running the airport.”
Own statementAleks for Mesa
Says he would first push for an FAA Part 150 noise compatibility study at Falcon Field.
“The first thing I will push for is an FAA Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study.”
Own statementAleks for Mesa
Calls for a standing Falcon Field board that includes residents.
Own statementAleks for Mesa
Utility rates1 sourced position
Criticizes the council's utility rate increase and says part of the utility bill is a tax.
“30% of a Mesa utility bill is a tax”
Own statementAleks for Mesa
Taxes and spending1 sourced position
Pledges to keep taxes as low as possible while maintaining essential services and to oppose projects without clear value.
“Keep taxes as low as possible while maintaining essential services”
Own statementAleks for Mesa
Budget1 sourced position
as reported by ABC15; not a direct quote
Said he is concerned about city overspending and the $36 million structural deficit in the city budget.
Forum answerABC15
Transparency1 sourced position
Pledges to push for more accessible public meetings, clear records and decisions made in public view.
Own statementAleks for Mesa
Housing3 sourced positions
Says he will work to slow high-density projects and promote single-family homes for ownership.
“I'll work to slow these projects while promoting more affordable single-family homes for ownership”
Own statementAleks for Mesa
Opposes approving high-density housing projects without proper infrastructure in place.
“I oppose approving high-density housing projects without proper infrastructure in place.”
Own statementAleks for Mesa
as reported by ABC15; not a direct quote
Said continued construction is the solution to Mesa's housing crisis and stressed increasing supply while preserving neighborhood character.
Forum answerABC15
Homelessness1 sourced position
Lists enforcing laws against camping in public spaces and prioritizing treatment for mental illness and addiction.
“Enforce laws against camping in public spaces and illegal activity that harms neighborhoods”
Own statementAleks for Mesa
Public safety1 sourced position
Pledges to support police officers and firefighters with staffing, equipment and resources.
Own statementAleks for Mesa
City facilities1 sourced position
Supports policies based on biological sex for bathrooms, locker rooms and changing areas in city-owned facilities.
“Biological males should not be allowed in female bathrooms, locker rooms, or changing areas in city-owned facilities, parks, or public buildings.”
Own statementAleks for Mesa
Also running for Council member District 5
- Alicia Goforth (incumbent)
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