February 17, 2009
A surprising cheer for Mesa's Gaylord project
This column has regularly, and largely futilely, railed against corporate subsidies of every sort, from sales tax rebates for shopping centers, to appropriations for high-tech research, to special tax treatment for solar component manufacturers.

February 6, 2009
Our View: Prop. 300 reflects commitment to Mesa's future
Early voting ballots are arriving in Mesa ballot boxes for a March 10 election to determine if residents will support a rare moment to lock in a powerful new economic engine that would benefit the entire south East Valley.

February 5, 2009
Spanish theme unveiled in Gaylord resort
The design of the proposed Gaylord resort and convention center in southeast Mesa is inspired by Spanish and Mediterranean architecture.

December 12, 2008
Support pours in for Proving Grounds Proposition 300
The letters of support, turned in this week before the deadline, will be included in a publicity pamphlet mailed to voters. No letters of opposition were filed.

December 11, 2008
Mesa politicians, leaders back Gaylord hotel
A who's who of Mesa political and business leaders, including several legislators, are backing a deal that would bring a world-class hotel and convention center to the city.

August 5, 2008
'Desert urbanism' proposed for former GM site
Dense, urban spaces, narrow pedestrian pathways to a nearby coffee shop or bookstore, a short drive to work. That's the kind of urbanism southeast Mesa can expect in the future, if things go as planned by the developer of 3,200 acres of property.

August 1, 2008
New urban design for southeast Mesa
Southeast Mesa is about to become a giant laboratory for a brand-new way of living in the American desert.

"The project will spur economic growth in the area by 5-10 years and will create demand for 3-5 additional hotels and other amenities...In all, this project brings a lot of benefits to Mesa without placing any risk on the General Fund."

Speaker Kirk Adams