Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman has been named Vice Chair of the Energy Committee in the U.S. Conference of Mayors. He got the role during the group’s 93rd Annual Meeting, showing how seriously cities are taking energy issues right now, as reported by the City of Mesa.
This committee isn't just for talk — it helps shape real policies around energy efficiency, renewable power, and making sure the electric grid works reliably. At the recent meeting in Tampa, nearly 200 mayors came together to talk about big city challenges like housing and infrastructure. But Freeman’s focus is on energy, something he’s already been championing for Mesa and the wider region, according to the City of Mesa.
In a move that's bound to have implications for how we talk about energy policy, Mayor Freeman told the City of Mesa, "I am honored to be appointed as Vice Chair of the Energy Committee for the U.S. Conference of Mayors, said Mayor Freeman. Energy policy is critical to the future of our communities, and I look forward to working with my fellow mayors from across the country to advance solutions that strengthen energy reliability, promote innovation, and keep costs affordable for residents and businesses." The U.S. Conference of Mayors stands as an important nonpartisan powerhouse, representing cities and their denizens from coast to coast, with a reach touching nearly 1,400 cities nationwide.
