Council Connection

Jan. 26, 2024
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Full On Fitness event on Feb. 3


As part of its Get Fit Mesquite initiative, the City of Mesquite is hosting Full On Fitness on Feb. 3 to help residents stay strong in their health goals for the new year. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Florence Recreation Center, 2501 Whitson Way. The action-packed morning will be filled with a variety of free classes, onsite guidance from health professionals and free healthy snacks. Click here for more information about the Full On Fitness event. Learn more the Get Fit Mesquite initiative at www.cityofmesquite.com/GetFitMesquite. Programming is ongoing and will continue all year long, so visit often.
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“Driveway service” trash collection focus to start in the spring


The Mesquite City Council has approved a change for trash collection that will focus on “driveway service.” Starting on March 4, trash will be collected at the end of residents’ driveways. The change will affect about 7,700 homes. Residents affected by the change will be notified. Collection days will not change, and the City will continue to assist elderly and disabled residents who let Solid Waste know they need help putting out their trash. City officials made the change for selected areas due to the difficulty and danger of trash collection trucks negotiating older, narrow alleys. Switching to front pickup in certain neighborhoods will make the alleys safer and cleaner, cause fewer ruts in the alleys and help trash vehicles avoid damage to fences and utilities. The changes to collection location does not change the City’s requirements for solid waste, which includes trash being secured in trash bags within an approved container, specific times on when the trash can be set out for collection, and limits on bulky items. Check www.cityofmesquite.com for more information.
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Library seeking input on Needs Assessment Survey


The Mesquite Public Library is seeking your input on its services and offerings. Make your voice heard by completing a short Needs Assessment Survey. To take the survey, scan the QR code or visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XTN76W9.
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District 1 meeting to be held on Jan. 30 

City Councilmember Jeff Casper will host the District 1 Meeting at 7 p.m. on Jan. 30 at Dunford Recreation Center, 1015 Green Canyon Dr. Residents in District 1 are invited to come hear updates and meet their Councilmember.

District meetings for individual City Councilmembers are planned throughout the spring as follows:

  • District 2 at 10 a.m. on March 23 at Florence Recreation Center
  • District 3 at 7 p.m. on Feb. 22 at Galloway Elementary School
  • District 4 at 7 p.m. on March 7 at Evans Recreation Center
  • District 5 at 10 a.m. on Feb. 10 at Rutherford Recreation Center
  • District 6 at 7 p.m. on March 28 at B.J. Smith Elementary School
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Daddy Daughter Dance on Feb. 17


Get ready to have a groovy time at the City of Mesquite’s annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Feb. 17. The disco-themed event will be held in two sessions at the Mesquite Convention Center, located at 1700 Rodeo Drive. Session 1 is from 4-6 p.m. and Session 2 from 7-9 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $20 per person, per session. The dance is for all ages and includes light refreshments, live music, professional photography, themed selfie-stations and a raffle to win an American Girl doll. Souvenirs will be available for purchase, including custom stuffed teddy bears provided by Teddy Bear Mobile of North Dallas. Tickets are limited and will not be sold at the door. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/DaddyDaughterDance to purchase tickets online or but tickets in person at any recreation center or at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 1515 N. Galloway Ave.
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2024 Neighborhood Summit on Feb. 24


The City of Mesquite is hosting the seventh annual Neighborhood Summit on Feb. 24 at the Mesquite Independent School District Professional Development Center Addition, 3819 Towne Crossing Blvd. The Neighborhood Summit is open to all residents and is free. It will feature guest speakers and more to educate and provide helpful tips on how to get involved with the City and your neighborhood. It also provides residents the opportunity to network with their neighbors and City staff. Registration and networking will begin at 8:15 a.m. the morning of the event. The program will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A continental breakfast will be available for attendees. Attendees will be able to visit information tables as well as obtain neighborhood and City-related information. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/NeighborhoodSummit or call 972-216-6348 to learn more.
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Get emergency notices through Mesquite Alerts


Sign up for Mesquite Alerts to receive emergency and informational notifications from the City of Mesquite. Notifications could be city-wide or zoned for your neighborhood. You have to opt in to receive notifications. You can choose your notification preferences, such as text messages, phone calls, or email, to receive real-time alerts about emergencies, weather, and information that pertains to your particular neighborhood to keep you safe. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/MesquiteAlerts to enroll.
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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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