Mesa named top 10 digital city in country

The city of Mesa was named a top 10 digital city with a population of 500,000 or more at the Center for Digital Government's 2025 Digital Cities Survey Awards.

The awards honor cities that are leveraging data, technology and innovation to improve government transparency and community engagement.

"Mesa's top 10 ranking reflects our commitment to modernizing city services and grounding our decisions in clear, reliable data," City Manager Scott Butler said. "We are always working to improve how we serve our residents, and this recognition shows that using data and technology to drive innovation and efficiency is keeping Mesa on the right track."

The award reflects the city's commitment to using technology to expand economic opportunity through initiatives such as the Mesa Business Builder program and the city's studios facility.

"What stands out this year isn't just the technology — it's the impact on constituent services," said Teri Takai, chief programs officer at the Center for Digital Government. "These cities are applying innovation where it matters most: keeping people housed, making streets safer and building community trust. They're showing that when technology is guided by purpose, it delivers results that citizens can feel."

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