MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Mesa Police Chief Kenneth Cost has announced he is retiring at the end of June, completing what the city calls a “remarkable” 30-year career with the department.

The Mesa Police Department's chief is retiring after 30 years of service. Chief Ken Cost issued a statement Thursday saying his retirement will begin June 30. Cost became interim chief in 2019 and ...

Mesa Police Chief Ken Cost will retire on June 30, marking the city's third major leadership change this year. Cost served as chief since 2019. During his tenure, Cost focused on community ...

Mesa City Manager Christopher J. Brady has announced his plans to retire from the city effective May 31. Brady has served as city manager for 19 years and will move to a new role as a mission ...

Reporter Maritza Dominguez covers Mesa and Gilbert and can be reached at [email protected] or 480-271-0646. Follow her on X, formerly Twitter: @maritzacdom.

A separate report last year, also from SmartAsset, found that Mesa ranked No. 8 for the percentage of new baby boomers — defined as people aged 55-74 — moving into the city during 2022.