Inside Mesa

Why me? I’ve been asking myself…..or I should say, why us? Mrs. Thom has really done it this time. Not only to the City of Mesa, a huge continual concern with the usual devastating outcomes, but for ordinary people like me who want to be take pride in the accomplishments our District Councilmember makes.I am still in shock over Thom’s actions regarding Williams Gateway, allowing a homebuilder to come in, build a tract of homes in the airport’s runway path, and throw out the greatest potential District 6 has and what Williams Gateway can do economically for the City of Mesa. I remember Janie Thom making a public statement just before this Council vote, that Williams Gateway is the "shining star" (a phrase I have used to describe Williams Gateway/ASU Polytechnic) in Southeast Mesa, her very own District. Have you been listening to Tom Rawles? My goodness, I guess two is company. There’s not much more to say. That sinking feeling is still there, realizing the councilmember in my own district, who touts the wonderful ambitions for our future around Williams Gateway, just does not make sense. Bingo! Call it the Council buddy system, I can’t find the words to express my disappointment; I’m stunned and cannot believe the people we put our trust in to make decisions for the whole city, who should be able to set aside their own personal views and/or dislikes, really doesn’t have Mesa’s best interest in mind.