Supporters

Hear what some of our community leaders and supporters are saying about YES on 300.

"This project is the foundation of Mesa’s future economic engine at Gateway.  The Gateway area is our greatest asset, and will be the key to jump starting development in this area." – Councilman Scott Somers, Chairman, Yes on 300 Committee

 

"This will be a "statement project" that will not only have a significant impact on the city and the state, but the entire Southwest." – Vice Mayor Kyle Jones

 

"If we want to build a solid financial future for Mesa, we must work together to seize these economic opportunities." – Councilmember Dave Richins

 

"In the next 10 years, Mesa can expect nearly $6 million annually from the project, revenue that we could use to help fund the programs needed to keep Mesa safe." – Councilmember Alex Finter

 

"Just as we are encouraging the quality redevelopment of areas such as the Fiesta District around West Mesa, we must encourage projects that will help generate revenue and facilitate Mesa’s long term economic growth." – Councilmember Dennis Kavanaugh

 

"Gaylord Resorts leads the industry in employee satisfaction and enjoys one of the lowest turnover of employees compared to their competitors.  This is one more reason why I urge you to vote YES on Prop 300."  - Councilmember Dina Higgins

 

"We are proud to have selected Mesa for our next project.  We look forward to serving Mesa and becoming part of this community." – Geoffrey Woodward, Gaylord Entertainment

 

"As Mesa continues to grow and our economy suffers through this recession, we must look for ways to support economic growth and boost the tax base.  We need to find ways to pay for essential city services such as fire, emergency medical and police that are suffering under the current budget cuts." – Bryan Jeffries, United Mesa Fire Fighters

 

"We believe that the Mesa Proving Grounds Project along with Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and ASU Polytechnic will drive Mesa's future of sustainable commerce, high-quality education, entertainment, lifestyle and residential developments." – Mesa Chamber of Commerce

 

"This type of tourism is what Mesa needs as the benefits of the community reach far and wide from the creation of jobs, boosting the economy, lowering taxes and enhancing the quality of life."  - Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau

 

"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

 

"I do not typically support projects and struggle with projects that include any sort of incentive package, but in this case I see how this project actually creates more revenue instead of moving it from one place to another." – Senator Russell Pearce

 

"Mesa will see more than just these sales tax dollars and jobs come to our city.  We will have the opportunity to showcase the Gateway area to visitors and attract other high-wage employers to this destination in Mesa." – Representative Rich Crandall

 

"The Gaylord Entertainment development will bring to Mesa the largest convention facility in the State, as well as a resort operator with an international reputation for high quality development and thousands of permanent jobs for Mesa." – Former Councilman Rex Griswold

 

"Tourists and visitors pay for the project, not taxpayers.  This project does not give away sales tax revenues and it will generate over $5.9 million annually in revenue for Mesa.  The incentives provided for the project would be paid for by those staying at the convention center and using the property." – Matt Tolman 

 

 

"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