WATCH: Mesa Mayor Thanks Sen. Kelly for Funding to Support Small Businesses

Today, Republican Mesa Mayor John Giles thanked Arizona Senator Mark Kelly for securing federal funding that will support small businesses and revitalize downtown Mesa. In the video, Giles discusses his plans to use the funding to make improvements in Mesa’s downtown corridor, which will help boost sales and visibility for local businesses. 

Watch the video with Mesa Mayor John Giles HERE

“The funding Senator Kelly secured will help with critical improvements in our downtown, which will have a direct benefit for area small businesses leading to more visibility, more customers, and increased sales,” said Mesa Mayor John Giles in the video. “I want to thank Senator Kelly and his entire team for helping make this happen for the City of Mesa.”

Since taking office, Kelly has successfully worked to strengthen Arizona’s economic growth and support small businesses across the state. Kelly secured funding for 50 projects across the state in this year’s federal funding bill which will better support Arizona law enforcement and first responders, protect communities against wildfires and floods, and improve access to health care and housing initiatives. Kelly also championed the creation of a Community Navigator Pilot Program at the Small Business Administration which assists small businesses with the application process for the Paycheck Protection Program and other small business relief. 

Watch the video with Mayor John Giles HERE. Read a transcript of the video below:

Hello everyone, I’m Mesa Mayor John Giles. 

Here in Mesa, we’re excited about the federal funding Senator Kelly helped secure to support small businesses in our downtown. 

Fallout from the pandemic hit small businesses particularly hard. As recovery continues, we’re committed to making sure Mesa’s small businesses aren’t left behind. 

The funding Senator Kelly secured will help with critical improvements in our downtown, which will have a direct benefit for area small businesses leading to more visibility, more customers, and increased sales. 

As the Mayor of Mesa, I’m really looking forward to how this funding will help us revitalize our downtown and support small businesses so they have the resources they need to thrive. 

I want to thank Senator Kelly and his entire team for helping make this happen for the city of Mesa.