Solid Waste Ordinance Revisions

As a part of its new Clean City Initiative, the Mesquite City Council approved new requirements for its solid waste customers that go into effect Oct. 1, which include trash being secured in trash bags within an approved trash container, specific times on when the trash can be set out for collection and limits on bulky items. Those customers placing trash out not in compliance with the new rules will be assessed a variety of administrative fees depending on the violation. Learn more. The City Manager addressed many of the questions resident's have asked about the new ordinance. Read his message.

Use and possession of fireworks is illegal in Mesquite

In advance of July 4th, the City of Mesquite has announced it will aggressively address the illegal possession or use of fireworks, as well as celebratory gunfire and driving while intoxicated (DWI) through its “Celebrate Safely” campaign. As a part of the public education efforts, Municipal Judge Detra Hill, recorded a special video message. During Independence Day weekend there will be escalated enforcement with the deployment of police and fire staff into neighborhoods. Learn more.

Mesquite seeks input from residents on its budget

The City of Mesquite is offering its residents an opportunity to provide their input on the city’s budget using an online survey at www.cityofmesquite.com/Budget through July 7. A portion of the data collected will be presented at a Budget Town Hall meeting on July 13 and used by the City Council at their July 17 Budget Workshop. Learn more. Watch this video to learn more about the City Budget Process.

speakers for mens community health forum

Monthly virtual community health forum on men's health and fitness

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 is holding a virtual Community Health Meeting on June 29 at 7 p.m., with a focus on men’s health and fitness as a part of Men's Health Month. This month’s forum is sponsored by Dallas Regional Medical Center. Learn more.

STAR Transit joins GoPass app network

STAR Transit has joined the GoPass app network, allowing riders to purchase monthly and day passes that can be used on fixed routes and STARNow. Single ride passes are also available. The app allows users to plan a trip, pay for the pass and store until ready for use. Learn more.

How to file as a candidate for City Council

The City of Mesquite has launched a new webpage to assist those who want to consider filing their candidacy to serve on the City Council. The 2021 City election, for the purpose of electing a Mayor and Councilmembers for Places 1 – 6, will be held on Nov. 2. The first day to file is July 17 and the last day to file is Aug.16. The webpage is www.cityofmesquite.com/CouncilCandidate and the public may contact the City Secretary’s Office at 972-216-6401 or at CouncilCandidate@cityofmesquite.com for additional information.

Missoula Children’s Theatre, July 6 – 10

The Missoula Children's Theatre Camp is headed to Mesquite. Hosted inside the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Avenue, this one-week camp offers kids, ages 6 to 17, the experience of being on a professional stage. All children must be available from July 6 through July 10. The camp is $20 per child. Pre-register online. Learn more.

Tails and Tales Summer Reading Club

School is out and the Summer Reading Club has made it’s way to the Mesquite Public Library. Until July 31, kids can earn prizes by reading books and filling out their reading logs. This year’s theme “Tails and Tales” is all about animals. Watch this video to learn more.

Mom and her son with their new cat they just adopted

Mesquite Animal Shelter offers $5 adoption special in June

The Mesquite Animal Shelter is offering $5 adoptions through the end of June. All adoptions from the Mesquite Animal Shelter, 1650 Gross Road, include a spay or neuter surgery, rabies vaccination, DHPP and Bordetella for dogs and FVRCP for cats, deworming and a microchip. To see available pets, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/PetAdoption. Watch the Mesquite Minute to learn more.

construction for the Real Texas Road project

Read the June Road Report

The June edition of the Road Report is available online in English and Spanish. The report offers updates on ongoing road construction projects throughout Mesquite, including residential streets in the Real. Texas. Roads. program.

City announces sales tax activity for April 2021

The City of Mesquite’s June sales tax receipts, which represent sales activity for the month of April, is 53.6% above the amount reported for the same period last year when the pandemic restrictions were in place. The increase in sales tax activity this period is driven by retail sales, home improvements and home furnishings. Sales tax contributes 25% of the total revenue used to support the City’s General Fund, which supports services such as police, fire, parks and recreation, libraries and public works. Learn more about the City commitment to transparent government operations.

Human Resources offers employment tips for teens

As the summer gets underway and more teens are looking for jobs, the City of Mesquite’s Human Resources Department put together a series of tips. Their Do’s & Don’ts 101 Tip Sheet has suggestions and guidance for teenagers looking to land their first job or maybe apply for a new job. Read the tips. Here is the link to the city’s list of current job openings and a link to the Work Force Solutions Dallas job page.

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