Mesquite City Council meeting to meet Oct. 16
Mesquite City Council meets at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16 at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave. Members of the public, applicants and interested parties may attend the meeting in person. Members of the public desiring to comment during Citizens Forum must preregister by either sending an email to sland@cityofmesquite.com or calling 972-329-8388 before 3 p.m. on Oct. 16. 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 Oct. 16 to the City Secretary. View meeting agendas online. The City broadcasts meetings via Facebook Live and at www.cityofmesquite.com/WatchCouncilMeetings.
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Mesquite earns highest level of 2023 Scenic City award
Mesquite recently earned the highest designation from Scenic Texas certification program for the City’s demonstrated commitment to high-quality scenic standards for public roadways and spaces. City officials received the 2023 Platinum Scenic City Certification award in Dallas during the Texas Municipal League’s Annual Conference on Oct. 5. Mesquite is one of 23 cities in Texas to earn certifications in 2023. Mesquite has earned four consecutive certifications and has been a certified Scenic City since the program began in 2010. For more information about Scenic Texas, visit www.scenictexas.org.
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Historic Mesquite, Inc. presents 13th annual Mesquite Meander
The Mesquite Meander, presented by Historic Mesquite, Inc. (HMI), is a living history tour featuring local actors portraying long-since-passed residents whose final resting place is Mesquite Cemetery. HMI uses a variety of primary historical sources to create biographical sketches of the residents highlighted in the Meander. This year’s 13th annual Meander is filled with curious coincidences: opening night is Friday the 13th and Saturday’s performance follows a solar eclipse earlier in the day. Tickets are $15 per person. The Meander offers tours starting every 10 minutes that run approximately 45 minutes to an hour. Tour times on Oct. 14 start at 5:30 p.m. with last tour starting at 7 p.m. To purchase tickets and for more information, call HMI’s office at 972-216-6468 or visit www.historicmesquite.org.
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City Council Election and Proposition A will be held on Nov. 7
The Mesquite City Council unanimously approved the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget on Aug. 21 to add more public safety personnel, more funding for street repairs and reconstruction, and additional services to serve the growing community. The current budget increases the tax rate to .69000 per $100 of ad valorem value. Because of the need for additional revenues to accomplish the goals of the community, state law requires Mesquite voters to approve the tax rate since City revenue will increase by 3.5% or more over last year due to higher property values. Early voting is Oct. 23-Nov. 3, 2023. Election Day is Nov. 7, 2023. For more information, please visit www.cityofmesquite.com/2023TaxElection.
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Fall Book Sale to benefit Mesquite Public Library
The Friends of the Mesquite Public Library present the Fall Book Sale on Oct. 27-28. The twice annual sale, which benefits the Mesquite Public Library System, features gently used books and DVDs. Cash or check are the only payment forms accepted. The Fall Book Sale will be held at Mesquite’s Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28. For information, call 972-216-6220 or visit www.cityofmesquite.com/library.
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Resident input sought through Mesquite Community Survey
This fall, the City of Mesquite will conduct a Community Survey to get input from its citizens on programs and services. In the first phase through October, Mesquite residents selected at random will receive an invitation by text message, letter or social media to participate in the survey questionnaire. The online survey will be open to all residents later in November. All responses will be kept confidential. The survey will be administered by ETC Institute, a national leader in conducting customer satisfaction surveys for government organizations. Visit Mesquite Community Survey to learn more about the survey.
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Pumpkinfest to be held on Oct. 21
On Saturday, Oct. 21, the City will host its annual PumpkinFest from noon to 5 p.m. The free event will feature a new hay maze and hay ride this year. PumpkinFest will be held at Paschall Park, 1001 New Market Road. For more information about Parks and Recreation events and activities, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/PARD.
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Seventh annual Dia de Los Muertos Celebration
Celebrate Hispanic culture and heritage with the Mesquite Arts Council’s 7th annual Día de Los Muertos Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 28. This free, family-friendly Day of the Dead festival will be held from 4-7 p.m. inside the building and on the grounds of the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Ave. The event will feature cultural arts workshops, music, dancing, theatrical performances, food, vendors and more. Learn more about Mesquite’s Día de los Muertos Celebration by visiting www.mesquiteartscenter.org.
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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.
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