By Gary Nelson | East Valley Tribune
Mesa bought and demolished several businesses and homes there in hopes of assembling a parcel for use by an already-existing downtown hardware store.
Almost 15 years ago, Mesa landed a starring role on national prime-time TV. But it was the kind of publicity no city wants.
Mike Wallace, the legendary – and feared – correspondent for CBS’ “60 Minutes,” had come to town to look into a nasty spat about the future of a prime corner in downtown Mesa.
The focal point was Randy Bailey, whose family had operated a brake shop at Country Club Drive and Main Street since the early 1970s.
