City Council meets May 17

Mesquite City Council will meet on May 17 at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Avenue. The Pre-Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m. in Training Rooms A and B, followed by a staff Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and the Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Members of the public, applicants and interested parties may attend the meeting in person. The public attending the meeting will have the option of wearing a face covering but the city will continue to implement social distancing measures with limited seating. Members of the public desiring to comment during Citizens Forum must preregister as follows: Send an email or call the City Secretary on or before 3 p.m. on May 17 at sland@cityofmesquite.com or 972-216-6244. Provide the City Secretary with your name and address. Comments on agenda items may be made during the meeting or by submission on or before 3 p.m. on May 17 to the following email address: sland@cityofmesquite.com. View meeting agendas online. The City broadcasts meetings via Facebook Live and at www.cityofmesquite.com/WatchCouncilMeetings.

officers salute as K9 Kozmo's ashes are carried to car

Memorial held for Mesquite Police K9 Officer Kozmo

On May 10, the Mesquite Police Department (MPD) and community members came together to remember K9 Officer Kozmo, who was killed in the line of duty on April 26. At the memorial service at the Family Cathedral of Praise, the MPD K9 team remembered how Kozmo was chosen by his human partner, Officer Jason Crawford, in 2017 and how K9 Kozmo was one of two canines selected to relaunch the department's K9 unit. Watch the memorial service. Learn more.

Mesquite’s new noise ordinance addresses loud music complaints and disturbances

The City of Mesquite has announced new ways the public can help address concerns of loud volumes of music or noises in their neighborhoods. For general noise disturbances, like loud music, the public can report it to the Mesquite Police Department by using the non-emergency phone number 972-285-6336. Animal noise disturbances can be reported to the Mesquite Animal Services at 972-216-6283. Details of the ordinance and noise standards are available at www.cityofmesquite.com/Noise.

Dan Aleman, Councilmember for District 6 and Dean of Vanguard High School

Update from Councilmember Dan Aleman

The City of Mesquite is producing video updates hosted by members of City Council in the districts they represent. Each video will focus on various issues and topics in their district as well as news items that affect the entire city. The most recent district video is hosted by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Dan Aleman, District 6. In the video, Councilmember Aleman shares updates on Mesquite’s new Vanguard High School and the Solterra Development. Watch the District 6 update.

Mesquite earns top Insurance Services Office rating for fire protection

Mesquite has again earned the highest rating possible for fire protection of a community as determined by the Insurance Services Office (ISO). The Texas Department of Insurance, through the State Fire Marshal’s Office, notified the Mesquite Fire Department the city had a split ISO rating of Class 01/1X. The range is 1 (superior) to 10. Mesquite has had the highest ISO rating since 2006. Learn more.

Front Street Station Celebration on May 22

Downtown Mesquite will host a public grand opening event on May 22 to celebrate the opening of Front Street Station, the City of Mesquite’s $5.5 million infrastructure improvement project. The celebration is from 4 - 8 p.m. on Front Street, located north of Main Street. Visit www.downtownmesquitetx.com/events for details.

Mesquite hosted May community virtual health forum

As a part of its continuing Recovery Mesquite efforts to help the community move forward and onward from the impacts of the pandemic, the City of Mesquite held its May Community Health Virtual Meeting on May 11, discussing teen mental health and suicide prevention as a part of National Mental Health Awareness Month. Watch the meeting.

Concert Courtyard Series with the Mesquite Arts Center

In May, the Mesquite Arts Center will kick off their summer Courtyard Concert Series. This event features local indie bands that showcase some of their most recent music and is a family-friendly FREE event. Bistro tables and chairs will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. On May 20 and 27, head to the Mesquite Arts Center Courtyard for a free concert at 7 p.m. Learn more.

Dwight Yoakam at the Mesquite Arena

The country legend Dwight Yoakam is coming to the Mesquite Arena, 1818 Rodeo Drive, on May 29. Dwight Yoakam has been playing music for over 30 years. Hear his greatest hits like "Fast as You" and "A Thousand Miles from Nowhere." The concert starts at 9 p.m. Click here to purchase tickets. Learn more about the event.

Job openings are available for Mesquite residents

Do you have a valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License? There are many opportunities to find a career that you want with the City of Mesquite. There are multiple positions open with offers up to $18.99/ hour to start. The city offers free employee only healthcare, dental, vision and other benefits. Apply today with the City of Mesquite.

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