Mesa, AZVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Mesa City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Rich Adams

District 1 council member; term runs until January 2029City of Mesa

7 sourced positions

Rich Adams (District 1 council member) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Mesa City Council after the election.

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District 1 council member since January 2025; president and CEO of a regional trade association and a former chair of Mesa's Planning and Zoning Board.

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Where Rich Adams 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
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Housing1 sourced position

  • Voted no on the Price Manor II rezoning in Lehi, Ordinance No. 5965, saying he opposes higher density there (passed 5-2, September 2025).

    Council voteCity of Mesa · Sep 22, 2025

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