Council Connection

April 18, 2025

City Hall

City Council to meet April 21

The Mesquite City Council meets at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 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 April 21. 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 April 21 to the City Secretary. Meeting agendas can be viewed online. The City broadcasts meetings via Facebook Live and at www.cityofmesquite.com/WatchCouncilMeetings.


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Kick off spring with events around town

Historic Mesquite will host Doggy Derby Day, a Kentucky Derby-themed event for pets and people from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on April 19 at Opal Lawrence Historical Park. Click here for details. Keep Mesquite Beautiful will hold the Trash Bash community cleanup from 8 a.m. to noon on April 26. Register here. Also on April 26, the City will host its Family Fish event from 9 a.m. to noon at City Lake Park. Click here for more information.


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Serve on a board or commission

The City of Mesquite is looking for new partners to serve on one of our boards or commissions. By volunteering this way, residents can have an active voice and advise the City Council and staff on a wide range of service areas. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Boards to learn more.


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Mesquite to host Citywide Council District Picnic

The City will host a Citywide Council District Picnic from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at the north lawn of the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Ave. All residents are invited to the gathering, which will feature family-friendly activities and food, as well as the opportunity to meet Councilmembers, City staff and your neighbors.


Mesquite Arts Center

Spring into events at the Arts Center 

The Mesquite Arts Theatre presents the comedy, "The Fortune Cookie." Shows run through April 27 at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Ave. Visit www.MesquiteArtsTheatre.org for more information. Also, from 7-9 p.m. on May 1, the Arts Center will feature local Bad Company tribute band, Breaking Bad, as part of its semi-monthly Courtyard Concert Series. Visit www.MesquiteArtsCenter.org for details.


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Updates to the myMesquite app

The City of Mesquite is improving the myMesquite app for reporting concerns. The app is currently unavailable, with a new app launching soon. Until the new app is available, residents can report issues at www.cityofmesquite.com/mymesquite or call the myMesquite Call Center at 972-288-7711. For more information, click here.


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Learn about ways to stay connected with us online at www.cityofmesquite.com/ConnectWithUs. Do you have a concern? Send requests for street repair, crime concerns, park issues and more through myMesquite. 

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