REGIONAL LEADERSHIP acknowledges that Mesa’s and the region’s
well being are intertwined. We recognize Mesa’s
responsibility to be a leader of and an active participant in
working with regional partners to find innovative and
sustainable solutions to regional challenges.
When asked: “It's two years from now...what priorities and
key outcomes do you believe we should have underway or
accomplished for Regional Leadership?” The Mayor and
Council’s summarized responses included:
- Mesa viewed as genuine regional
leader by surrounding communities
- We have specifically raised the
bar on transit leadership
- We've engaged other regional
stakeholders on high-impact job attraction
- Council members engaged in
regional activities consistently
- Learning from national case
studies/best practices
- Continued expansion of our
participation in the National League of Cities
- We have integrated a view that
our long-term success is tied to regional success
- Our regional definition expands
to international trade
- Engage Greater Phoenix Economic
Council and other regional orgs. on role Mesa plays
- Consider a direct assignment for each council member
to one of key cities adjacent to Mesa
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