City Council to meet July 5

Mesquite City Council meets July 5 at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave. Members of the public, applicants and interested parties may attend the meeting in person. Face coverings are optional for attendees, 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. July 5 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 June 20 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.

July 5 Agenda:
5:30 p.m.: Pre-Meeting, Training Rooms A and B
7 p.m.: Regular Meeting, Council Chambers

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.

City holiday closure on July 4

City offices and facilities will be closed for the Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 4, except for the Mesquite Metro Airport, recreation centers and City Lake Aquatic Center. Trash and recycling will not be collected. Collection will resume on resident’s next scheduled collection day. View a complete list of closures.

Celebrate safely in Mesquite

As a reminder for the July 4th holiday, 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.

National Parks and Recreation Month

This July, join Mesquite Parks and Recreation Department as we celebrate National Park and Recreation Month. See the calendar for a variety of activities planned for residents of all ages and abilities.

Spread the Love this summer

Spread the Love is an annual campaign held April - August that encourages the donation of peanut butter and jelly as well as financial contributions to help feed children in Mesquite during the summer who live in food insecure environments. These children receive free or reduced lunch during the school year but need assistance to nutritious lunch during the summer break. Learn more.

July Mainstream available

The July edition of the Mainstream is available online. Learn more about the Trash Cart Program, Downtown Mesquite's national accreditation, Parks and Recreation Doggie Splash Day, Summer Camps and more.

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.