John Giles ran for mayor of Mesa in 2014. Now 64, he's leaving office after 10 years. He leaves an evolving city and a legacy of strong leadership.

Mesa Mayor John Giles is passing the reins after ... works as an outreach coordinator for Mesa Public Schools. Giles later attended Arizona State University and received his law degree in 1987.

Mesa Mayor John Giles is passing the reins after leading the city through 10 years of rapid growth and transformation. He emerged on the national political scene last summer after he crossed party lines and urged Arizona Republicans to vote against former President Donald Trump and support Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.