Council Connection

September 26, 2025

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Upcoming District Meetings

Councilmembers Jeff Casper and Kenny Green will host a joint District 1 and 2 Meeting on Oct. 7 at Sharing Life Community Outreach's National Night Out Event at 3795 W. Emporium Circle. The event starts at 6 p.m. and Councilmembers will begin discussion at 7 p.m. Councilmember Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross will host the District 3 Meeting at 7 p.m. on Sept. 30 at North Mesquite High School, 18201 LBJ Freeway. Be part of the conversation! Not sure which City Council District you live in? Click here to find out: https://bit.ly/CouncilDistrictsMaps.


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Register to vote by Oct. 6

Oct. 6 is the last day to register to vote in the upcoming election. Early voting in Dallas and Kaufman County will be from Oct. 20-31, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 4. Residents can visit the Dallas County and Kaufman County elections departments online for more information. Also, the City will host a Town Hall meeting from 6-7 p.m. on Oct. 2 at Mesquite City Hall in Training Rooms A&B. Meet your neighbors and learn more about the City's proposed budget and planned investments in streets, fire, police and more.


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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

From Sept. 15-Oct. 15, the City of Mesquite is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events. To see a list of Hispanic Heritage Month programming and events, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/HHM.


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Celebrate first responders during Salute to Safety events

From Sept. 26-Oct. 7, the City will host Salute to Safety, a celebration of first responders in Mesquite. The campaign, which includes multiple opportunities for residents to meet-and-greet with public safety personnel, kicks off with the annual First Responder's Game at 7 p.m. on Sept. 26 at Mesquite Memorial Stadium, 2500 Memorial Blvd. For a full list of Salute to Safety events, click here.


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City conducting community survey

The City of Mesquite is conducting a community survey to gather resident input on programs and services. Results, compiled by independent research firm ETC Institute, will help assess satisfaction, set community priorities, and compare service quality with past years and other cities. The survey will be open through Oct. 3. For more information, click here. 


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Road Report update: Alley reconstruction

Crews will reconstruct new concrete alleys at 12 different locations in Mesquite. Reconstruction began in August and will continue as each alley is completed one by one. The project is expected to be complete in Spring 2026. Click here for more information.


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"Misery" runs Oct. 3-19 at the Arts Center

The Mesquite Arts Theatre presents Stephen King's "Misery." When a famous author is rescued from a car crash by his "number one fan," things quickly take a twisted turn. The show runs on weekends from Oct. 3-19 at the Mesquite Arts Center. Click here for tickets and details.


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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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