City Council meets Nov. 1

Mesquite City Council will meet on Nov. 1 at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Avenue. The Pre-Meeting begins at 5:45 p.m. in Training Rooms A and B followed by a 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 Nov. 1 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 Nov. 1 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.

Election Day is Nov. 2

Registered Mesquite voters have the opportunity to vote in the City’s General Election to elect the positions of Mayor and Councilmembers representing Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Only district residents will be permitted to vote for the candidates seeking to represent that district. The Mayor will be elected by all voters, because the office represents the entire City. Mesquite voters will also vote on Proposition A, which is for more public safety, more street repair and more cybersecurity. Election Day is Nov. 2. To view the candidates and for more information about the General Election, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Elections.

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Southeast Alliance Community Care Team

Balch Springs, Mesquite, Seagoville and Sunnyvale announced one of the first major collaborations by multiple cities in Dallas County to address mental health. The Southeast Alliance Community Care Team will be a new unified approach towards public mental health response needs in all four communities. Learn more. Watch the Oct. 26 press conference.

Halloween Safety Tips

Make Halloween safe for your little monsters with a few easy safety tips. Keep all decorations away from open flames and other heat sources. If possible, use a battery-operated candle or glow-stick. And remember to keep exits clear of decorations. Read more Halloween safety tips from the Mesquite Fire and Police Departments. Watch the video PSA.

Arbor Day on Nov. 6

On Saturday, Nov. 6, Keep Mesquite Beautiful will hold an Arbor Day celebration at Town East Park, 2724 Town East Boulevard. The event starts at 11 a.m. and will include a native plant seedling giveaway, while supplies last. Learn more.

Veterans Day Celebration on Nov. 7

The City of Mesquite in partnership with American Legion Post 504 and VFW Post 8785 will host a Veterans Day Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 7 at Mesquite Veterans Memorial, 425 S. Galloway Ave., beginning at 11 a.m. Learn more.

Parks and Recreation offers Turkey Camp

Over Thanksgiving break, kids ages 6 - 12 can spend a day or the whole week playing games, creating holiday crafts and experiencing other fun activities. Turkey Camp will be available at Dunford Recreation Center, 1015 Grand Canyon Drive from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 22 – 24 and Nov. 26. There will be no camp on Thursday, Nov. 25. The fee is $20 per day, per resident and $30 per day for non-residents. Register online at www.cityofmesquite.com/HolidayCamps.

Meter conversion project starts

The City of Mesquite has started a meter conversion project for all its residential and commercial water utility customers. The company Ameresco and their subcontractor Pedal Valve (PVI) were chosen to replace outdated manual meters with upgraded meters as part of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project which will upgrade and modernize the City’s water billing infrastructure. With this AMI water meter project, customers will have access to more frequent detailed information about water consumption, enabling them to have better control over their water usage and monthly bills. Watch a video explaining the project. Learn more.

New solid waste ordinance

As a part of its new Clean City Initiative, the Mesquite City Council approved new requirements for its solid waste customers, 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. The City of Mesquite held a Town Hall Tuesday meeting on Oct. 12 about the changes. Watch the meeting. Click here to read answers to frequently asked questions in English and Spanish. For more details, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/SolidWaste.

Serve on a City of Mesquite Board or Commission

The City of Mesquite is looking for new partners to serve on its boards and commissions. By becoming a board or commission member you will have an active voice, be involved in your community and advise the City Council and staff on a wide range of opportunities. Learn more.

Read the November Mainstream

The November edition of the Mainstream is available online. Learn more about the Mesquite Public Library’s new radio frequency identification system, economic growth in the city and view a list of upcoming holiday events.

Contact Us

Use the free myMesquite platform to submit service requests to the City of Mesquite. Send requests for street repair, crime concerns, park issues and more from your computer or mobile device. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/myMesquite for details.