Mesa City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Mark Freeman
Mayor (elected citywide in 2024); not on this ballotCity of Mesa
Mark Freeman (Mayor) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Mesa City Council after the election.
Mayor of Mesa since 2025; represented District 1 on the council from 2017 to 2024 and retired as a captain paramedic with the Mesa Fire and Medical Department.
Where Mark Freeman stands: positions on the record
Falcon Field Airport2 sourced positions
Voted yes on new Falcon Field Airport fees and charges, including landing fees (passed 7-0, March 2026).
Council voteCity of Mesa · Mar 23, 2026
Voted yes on delaying the Falcon Field landing fees while outside counsel reviews them, Resolution No. 12559 (passed 6-1, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Mesa · Jul 27, 2026
Utility rates2 sourced positions
Voted yes on new water utility rates, Ordinance No. 5973 (passed 4-1, December 2025).
Council voteCity of Mesa · Dec 1, 2025
Said Mesa's utility rates are the third lowest and stressed a smooth, responsible rate adjustment.
Own statementCity of Mesa · Dec 1, 2025
Budget2 sourced positions
Voted yes on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, Resolution No. 12542 (passed 6-1, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Mesa · Jun 1, 2026
Said utility transfers to the General Fund have been part of Mesa's funding model since 1947 as an alternative to a primary property tax.
Own statementCity of Mesa · Jun 1, 2026
Homelessness1 sourced position
Voted no on buying the Grand Hotel at 6733 East Main Street to address homelessness, Resolution No. 12033 (passed 4-3, May 2023).
Council voteCity of Mesa · May 15, 2023
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