City Council meets on July 18

Mesquite City Council meets July 18 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 18 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 July 18 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 18 Agenda:
5 p.m.: Pre-Meeting, Training Rooms A and B
7 p.m.: Regular Meeting, Council Chambers

Town Hall Tuesday on City's Budget

The City of Mesquite is hosting a town hall meeting on Tuesday, July 19, at Mesquite City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Avenue in Training Rooms A & B, beginning at 7 p.m. to provide an update on the City’s current budget and plans for next year’s budget. Presentations will include details on City programs and services, as well as the results of

the budget survey that was recently completed by the public. The public can attend the meeting in person or watch online on the City’s Facebook page or on the City’s website. The public can visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Budget to learn more about the City’s budget.

Budget Workshop on July 23

On July 23, the City Council will hold their annual Budget Workshop at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Avenue in Training Rooms A and B from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The public may watch the retreat on the City’s Facebook page or at http://www.cityofmesquite.com/Budget on the City’s website.

Trash Cart Program

The Trash Cart Program began on June 1, 2022, to provide an affordable, uniform container that meets the intent of the ordinance. Enrollment in the program is optional for existing Mesquite residents, but required with a new utility account. The one-time cart fee may be paid in full or over a three-month period which will be charged on the resident’s utility bill. Learn more about the trash cart program here.

Pop-Up at the Park on July 23

In conjunction with Parks and Recreation Month, the Mesquite Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a “Pop-up at the Park” event on Saturday, July 23, from 9 a.m. to noon, at KidsQuest park, located at 1625 Gross Road. This free kid-friendly event will feature yard games, the Read Play Talk Learning bus, arts and crafts booths, vendors and much more! Learn more.

AMD volunteer applications due
July 22

Volunteer groups have until July 22 to sign up for the 18th Annual Addressing Mesquite Day on Oct. 1. Apply online at www.cityofmesquite.com/AMD. For details, call the Office of Neighborhood Vitality at 972- 216-6473.

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 receive nutritious lunch during the summer break. Learn 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.