By Maria Polletta | The Arizona Republic
As the largest city in the country without a primary property tax, Mesa makes up for it by charging its utility customers higher fees to help cover day-to-day expenses.
And while Mesa residents have some of the biggest utility bills in the Valley as a result, city leaders say it’s not enough.
Since the Great Recession, the cash-strapped city has been putting off maintenance and repairs, and it needs to provide new infrastructure in its rapidly growing southeastern region.
