City Council to meet Nov. 3The Mesquite City Council meets at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, 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 Nov. 3. 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 Nov. 3 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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Remember to voteResidents will have the opportunity to vote in the Mayoral, City Council and Tax Rate elections on Election Day, Nov. 4. For more information and a list of polling locations in Mesquite, residents who live in Dallas County can visit www.DallasCountyVotes.org, and residents who live in Kaufman County can visit www.kaufmancounty.net/237/Elections.
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What is Proposition A?The Proposition A tax rate election gives residents the opportunity to help guide Mesquite's future by voting on a tax rate increase that would fund community priorities including major street reconstruction, the hiring of two firefighters and three police officer positions, and expanded library services, among other things. For more information and an estimated tax bill calculator, click here.
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Mesquite Symphony Orchestra performs Nov. 1Experience an evening of powerful music from the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra, featuring a unique blend of rock-inspired orchestral selections and classical masterpieces with "Echoes of Tyranny, Sparks of Hope" from 7-9 p.m. on Nov. 1 at the Mesquite Arts Center. Click here for information and tickets.
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Honoring our nation's veteransThe City of Mesquite is hosting a Veterans Day celebration from 11 a.m. - noon on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Mesquite Veterans Memorial, to honor and celebrate those who have served in the armed forces. The event will feature a traditional ceremony followed by a special program to recognize and pay tribute to the bravery and service of our military heroes. Click here for more information.
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Code compliance tip: commercial & oversized vehiclesCity Code prohibits the parking of any commercial or oversized motor vehicle with a carrying capacity of 1.5 tons or more on residential property. This can include step vans, tow trucks, panel trucks, cargo vans, bobtail trucks, tractor trailers and other similar vehicles. For more information, click here.
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Give Wisely this holiday seasonDonating directly to unhoused solicitors on the road may contribute to the cycle of homelessness. Instead, volunteer at a local charity or donate to agencies providing resources to the unsheltered this holiday season. The City offers staff and resources to connect unhoused individuals with assistance, including transportation to shelters, support agencies and willing family or friends. Learn ways to help at www.cityofmesquite.com/Homeless.
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