List of mayors of Mesa, Arizona facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mayor of Mesa, Arizona |
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.jpg) John Giles since 2014 |
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| Member of | City council |
| Term length | 4 years |
| Formation | July 15, 1883 |
| First holder | Alexander Findlay Macdonald |
| Deputy | Vice mayor |
| Salary | $74,745.16 |
| Website | https://www.mesaaz.gov/government/mayor-council |
This article shares a list of the people who have served as the mayor of Mesa, Arizona. A mayor is the top leader of a city. They help make important decisions and guide the city's future.
What Does a Mayor Do?
The mayor is like the chief executive officer of a city. They work with the city council to create laws and manage city services. These services include things like parks, roads, and public safety. The mayor also represents Mesa when dealing with other cities or the state.
In Mesa, the mayor is elected by the citizens for a four-year term. This means they serve for four years before another election is held.
Leaders of Mesa: A Look at Its Mayors
Since Mesa was officially formed in 1883, many different people have held the important job of mayor. Each mayor has played a part in shaping the city we know today. Below is a list of all the individuals who have served Mesa as its mayor.
| # | Portrait | Mayor | Took Office | Left Office | Ref. |
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| 1 | Alexander Findlay MacDonald | 1883 | 1885 | ||
| 2 | Alvin Franklin Stewart | 1885 | 1886 | ||
| 3 | George Passey | 1886 | 1888 | ||
| 4 | William Johnson LeBaron | 1888 | 1896 | ||
| 5 | James Rouse Turman | 1896 | 1898 | ||
| 6 | David Tully LeBaron Jr. | 1898 | 1899 | ||
| 7 | William A. Kimball | 1899 | 1900 | ||
| 8 | Jedidiah Grant Peterson (1st term) |
1900 | 1902 | ||
| 9 | Charles M. Mullen | 1902 | 1904 | ||
| 10 | John L. Waring | 1904 | 1906 | ||
| 11 | Phil Metz | 1906 | 1908 | ||
| 12 | John D. Loper | 1908 | 1908 | ||
| 13 | Lionel Brand Johnson | 1908 | 1908 | ||
| 14 | John H. Barnett | 1908 | 1910 | ||
| 15 | Ralph Fleetwood Palmer | 1910 | 1912 | ||
| 16 | John Taylor LeSueur | 1912 | 1914 | ||
| 17 | Max Viault | 1914 | 1916 | ||
| 18 | Paul Baxter Beville | 1916 | 1918 | ||
| 19 | Dan H. Kleinman | 1918 | 1922 | ||
| 20 | Robert Scott | 1922 | 1924 | ||
| 21 | Jedidiah Grant Peterson (2nd term) |
1924 | 1936 | ||
| 22 | Linford B. Werner | 1936 | 1938 | ||
| 23 | George Nicholas Goodman (1st term) |
1938 | 1942 | ||
| 24 | John A. Hamblin | 1942 | 1944 | ||
| 25 | Zebulon Pearce | 1944 | 1946 | ||
| 26 | George Nicholas Goodman (2nd term) |
1946 | 1948 | ||
| 27 | Frank E. Bendick | 1948 | 1950 | ||
| 28 | Oscar Virgil Crismon | 1950 | 1952 | ||
| 29 | George Nicholas Goodman (3rd term) |
1952 | 1956 | ||
| 30 | Richard G. Johnson Sr. | 1956 | 1958 | ||
| 31 | Egbert J. Brown | 1958 | 1966 | ||
| 32 | Jack Taylor | 1966 | 1972 | ||
| 33 | Eldon W. Cooley | 1972 | 1976 | ||
| 34 | Wayne C. Pomeroy | 1976 | 1980 | ||
| 35 | Don W. Strauch | 1980 | 1984 | ||
| 36 | Sumner "Al" Brooks | 1984 | 1988 | ||
| 37 | Margaret "Peggy" Rubach | 1988 | 1992 | ||
| 38 | William "Willie" Wong | 1992 | 1996 | ||
| 39 | Wayne Brown | 1996 | 2000 | ||
| 40 | Keno L. Hawker | 2000 | 2008 | ||
| 41 | Scott W. Smith | 2008 | 2014 | ||
| 42 | Alex Finter | 2014 | 2014 | ||
| 43 | John Giles | 2014 | Incumbent |
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See also
- List of mayors of the 50 largest cities in the United States
