Responsibilities & Services
The Department of Public Works is responsible for the maintenance of $450 million of public infrastructure. By properly maintaining that infrastructure the department protects the public’s safety and improves the quality of life for the citizens of La Mesa.

The department is responsible for:

150 miles of streets 156 miles of sewer pipe 14 parks 58 traffic signals 7,200 signs

53 miles of storm drain pipe 37 buildings 200 vehicles and pieces of equipment 1,900 street lights 10,181 street and park trees

Growing Our Future
The City of La Mesa has been designated as a Tree City USA since 1980.