Maricopa County has its sights set on enhancing Mesa’s community spaces, with the County Board of Supervisors allocating significant funding to revitalize key cultural and educational facilities, a move that will see the Firefighters Memorial, Historical Society and Ideas Museum benefit from these improvements.
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved putting $350,000 towards community spaces in Mesa. The amount is part of the county Community Solutions Fund and was announced Wednesday with details on how the money will be allocated. The Firefighters Memorial will get $100,000, the Mesa Historical Society auditorium will get a $50,000 increase for air conditioning units and the Ideas Museum will get $200,000 to update its interactive exhibits. “These three facilities and gathering spaces will honor our first responders, educate our youth and instill pride in our community,” said Board of Supervisors President and CEO David Schneider. Vice Chairman Thomas Galvin told Maricopa County News.We'll go into more detail about the impact these upgrades will bring.
Mesa residents and visitors will benefit from this new funding, which represents a significant investment toward improving some of Mesa's most beloved community spaces. “We're thrilled to be working with such a diverse community,” Mesa Mayor John Giles said.The Mayor thanked the Board and praised Vice Chairman Galvin for his role in this effort. There is growing anticipation among the local community who are eagerly awaiting the announcement of these improvements to a much-loved facility.
This funding allocation is part of $350,000 in Community Solutions Funding directed by Galvin and will be available through Dec. 31, 2024. This funding is not just for short-term improvements but also steps to achieve Maricopa County's long-term strategic goals. Residents can look forward to these funds not only helping Mesa's community spaces function better, but also enriching their experiences in spaces that honor their heritage and inspire their imagination for years to come.
