Mesquite Budget Survey Available

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/2023BudgetSurvey through July 10. Watch a video about the City’s budget process here.

Downtown Mesquite earns award

For the third consecutive year, Downtown Mesquite has earned the prestigious Accredited Main Street America program designation. Over the past four years, Downtown Mesquite experienced a surge with the development of Front Street Station, creation of the weekly Downtown Mesquite Farmers Market and several other projects. Read more.

Celebrate safely in Mesquite

In advance of July 4^th, the City of Mesquite will aggressively address the illegal possession or use of fireworks, as well as celebratory gunfire and driving while intoxicated. During Independence Day weekend, there will be escalated enforcement with deployment of police and fire staff into neighborhoods. Learn more at www.cityofmesquite.com/CelebrateSafely

Enforcement of Solid Waste Ordinance begins July 1

As part of Mesquite’s Clean City Initiative, the City Council approved new requirements for its solid waste customers last summer to help beautify Mesquite through the reduction of scattered trash and debris. Fees for violations of the ordinance will begin to be issued beginning July 1. Learn more here.

AMD volunteer Applications due July 22

The 18th Addressing Mesquite Day is on Oct. 1. This annual event has volunteers organized by the City help Mesquite homeowners who are in need of minor exterior home repairs. Volunteer groups have until July 22 to sign up. Apply online at www.cityofmesquite.com/AMD. For details, call the Office of Neighborhood Vitality at 972- 216-6473.

Open swim hours expanded

Beginning July 2, Vanston Pool, 2913 Oates Drive, and City Lake Aquatic Center, 200 Parkview Street, will open on Saturday’s and Sunday’s from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. for open swim.

Music in the Park on June 27

Please join the Mesquite Community Band as they present their annual summer concert event, Music In The Park, on June 27 at 6 p.m. The celebrate America concert will feature songs like American Overture, Battle Hymn of the Republic, America the Beautiful and more. Learn more.

June Sales Tax

The City of Mesquite June sales tax receipts, which represent sales activity for the month of April, was 6.9 percent above the amount reported for the same period last year. The regional economy has slowed to a moderate pace due to inflation, rising interest rates and supply-chain issues. As a result, retail sales are flat this period, and the current increase in sales activity is driven by wholesale trade and manufacturing. Sales tax contributes 28 percent of the total revenue used to support the General Fund. The City uses the General Fund for services including police, fire, parks and recreation, libraries, neighborhood services and public works.

Contact Us

Do you have a concern? Send requests for street repair, crime concerns, park issues and more from your computer or mobile device. For more details, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/myMesquite.