The Post  
26 N Macdonald  
City of Mesa  
City Council Strategic Planning Session  
Meeting Agenda - Draft  
Mayor Mark Freeman  
Vice Mayor Scott Somers - District 6  
Councilmember Rich Adams - District 1  
Councilmember Dorean Taylor - District 2  
Councilmember Francisco Heredia - District 3  
Councilmember Jennifer Duff - District 4  
Councilmember Alicia Goforth - District 5  
Thursday, February 19, 2026  
7:30 AM  
The Post  
Roll Call  
1
2
Mayor's Welcome  
Review of the purpose of the Strategic Planning Session.  
Presentations:  
3
Hear a presentation and discuss the results of a community survey  
conducted by Highground, Public Affairs Consultant group.  
3-a  
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Hear a presentation and discuss the Mayor's Elevate Mesa vision.  
3-b  
3-c  
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Hear presentations from each Councilmember regarding the vision, goals,  
and key priorities for their respective districts, followed by discussion.  
4
5
Hear a summary and recap of the Council Presentations.  
Small-group discussions on Council Priorities including potential questions and  
policy-level issues related to Budget, Placemaking, and Economic Development.  
6
7
Full Council discussion related to Council Priorities focusing on Budget,  
Placemaking, and Economic Development opportunities.  
Adjournment.  
The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  
For special accommodations, please contact the City Manager's Office at (480) 644-3333 or AzRelay  
7-1-1 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.  
Si necesita asistencia o servicio de interpretación en Español, comuníquese con la Ciudad al menos  
48 horas antes de la reunion al 480-644-2767.