Mesa Councilman Dennis Kavanaugh will host a Coffee With the Councilmember event at 7:30 a.m. July 29.

Mesa Councilman Dennis Kavanaugh will host a Coffee with the Councilmember May 11 to discuss mayor city projects that include the Chicago Cubs spring training complex that will be under construction this summer. Kavanaugh will answer questions from residents from District 3 in southwest Mesa. His guest speaker will be city engineer Beth Huning, who will discuss city projects, including the Cubs stadium and the planned Dobson Police Station. She will have renderings of the projects for review.

Mesa Councilman Dennis Kavanaugh will hold his March “Coffee with the Councilmember” event Friday, March 2 at the new Crescent Crown distribution facility, which will host tours for the public. The event is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at 1640 W. Broadway Road. Crescent Crown will provide coffee and light refreshments, along with a tour of the facility that opened this month.

Mesa Councilman Dennis Kavanaugh will host a coffee Jan. 20, with a focus on library programs. Library director Heather Wolf will speak about new programs at the Dobson Library branch, which is in Kavanaugh's District 3. The event is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the library, 2425 S. Dobson Road. RSVP to charlotte.mcdermott@mesaaz.gov or by calling (480) 644-5294.

Mesa City Councilmember Dennis Kavanaugh wants to get to know residents in District 3. He’s hosting a free pancake breakfast to draw his neighbors to an event where they can learn about their government.

Mesa City Councilman Dennis Kavanaugh will host a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Rhodes Junior High School Aquatic Center, 1869 S. Longmore. The free event is open to residents of Council District 3.

Mesa City Councilmember Dennis Kavanaugh was recently appointed to a two-year term as chairman of the Mesa Community College Commission on Excellence in Education by MCC president Dr. Shouan Pan. Kavanaugh, who represents the city’s District 3, has served on the commission for more than 10 years. Serving as a sounding board for MCC, the Commission on Excellence in Education seeks representation from business, industry, education and East Valley residents.

Mesa’s Dennis Kavanaugh is hosting Coffee with the Councilmember on Friday, an event where residents can get updates on city events and ask questions. The event will include Cindy Ornstein, executive director of the Mesa Arts Center, who will provide highlights of this year’s events at city museums and at the MAC. Coffee and breakfast will be provided at the event, at the Mesa Hilton, 1011 W. Holmes Ave. For more information or to RSVP, call Charlotte McDermott at (480) 644-5294.

Mesa City Council candidate Dennis Kavanaugh has raised more than $4,000 for his campaign.

Mesa Councilman Dennis Kavanaugh is hosting a Coffee with the Councilmember on Sept. 28, with a guest who will speak about emergency preparedness.

Mesa Councilman Dennis Kavanaugh is hosting Coffee with the Councilmember on July 20, which will include an update on transit projects. Transit services director Mike James will outline changes to bus and dial-a-ride services. Also, he’ll discuss construction of the $200 million Metro light rail extension into downtown Mesa. The coffee is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the United Food Bank, 245 W. Nina Dr. To RSVP, call (480) 644-5294 or email charlotte.mcdermott@mesaaz.gov.

Former Vice Mayor Dennis Kavanaugh said Monday he plans to make a run for his old council seat next year in District 3.

Mesa Councilman Dennis Kavanaugh will host a Coffee with the Councilmember on July 20, with a focus on transportation. Kavanaugh’s guest speaker is Jodi Sorrell, a transit public involvement coordinator for the city. Sorrell will talk about changes in light rail, bus and dial-a-ride services, as well as provide an update on the light rail extension into downtown. The event is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the United Food Bank, 245 S. Nina Drive. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.

Last month, the Arizona Republic ran several articles on a proposal before the Phoenix City Council to establish a “domestic partner registry” for use by unmarried couples, whether straight or gay, in the city. I was not familiar with this concept and asked our city attorney to contact Phoenix to obtain a copy of their proposal as well as any background material.

Dennis Kavanaugh, the popular Mesa councilman from the city’s southwest District 3, left office Monday after eight years.

Mesa lawyer Dennis Kavanaugh filed petitions Friday with enough signatures to join the District 3 race for Mesa City Council.

Emergency rooms and hospitals can be unwelcome places for unmarried and same-sex couples, especially when partners try to visit loved ones. Mesa City Councilman Dennis Kavanaugh said Tuesday recent action in the state to amend unfriendly visitation restrictions inspired him to propose such a plan.

Mesa voters elected three new councilmen in the western districts, while a northeastern race is headed for a runoff, according to unofficial election results.

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Mesa Vice Mayor Dennis Kavanaugh is barred from running for re-election in the spring.

Tom Rawles, a candidate for Mesa City Council District 3, said Monday a memorandum decision by the Arizona Supreme Court vindicates his effort to stop incumbent Dennis Kavanaugh from running in the March 9 election.

Mesa Councilman Dennis Kavanaugh will host a “Coffee with the Councilmember” event at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 15 in the food court of Fiesta Mall. The gathering is a casual discussion about what’s going on in Mesa.