City Council meets June 1
Mesquite City Council will meet on June 1, at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Avenue. The Pre-Meeting begins at 4:30 p.m. in Training Rooms A and B, followed by the Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and the Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Members of the public, applicants and interested parties may attend the meeting in person or participate by telephone conference. Those participating by telephone conference may do so by dialing one of the following toll-free dial-in numbers: 877-853-5257 or 888-475-4499. The participation code (meeting id) for this telephone conference is: 856 5506 5471 # #. All persons present at the meeting location must observe social distancing by remaining a minimum of six (6) feet from other meeting participants and are strongly encouraged to wear a covering over their nose and mouth. Members of the public desiring to comment during Citizens Forum via telephone conference must preregister as follows: Send an email or call the City Secretary on or before 3 p.m. at sland@cityofmesquite.com or 972-216-6244. Provide the City Secretary with your name and address. If appearing at the meeting by telephone conference, also provide the phone number from which you will call. The meeting will be audible to all participants and allow for their two-way communication. Comments on agenda items may be made during the meeting or by submission on or before 3 p.m. on June 1, to the following email address: sland@cityofmesquite.com. Click here to read more about this meeting. View meeting agendas online. The City broadcasts meetings via Facebook Live and at cityofmesquite.com/WatchCouncilMeetings.
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Recovery Mesquite activity for May 30
The City of Mesquite’s Recovery Mesquite event is this Saturday, May 30, from 10 - 11 a.m. at Town East Mall, 2063 Town East Mall, to aid families and businesses recovering from the impacts of COVID-19. Recovery Mesquite will offer the public the opportunity to thank community service heroes from their vehicle in a reverse parade, donate to local social service agencies and support stores and restaurants in the retail area. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/RecoveryMesquite for details.
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City Council appoints new Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
At the May 18 City Council meeting, City Council appointed Councilmember Robert Miklos from District 3 as Mayor Pro Tem and Councilmember Dan Aleman from District 6 as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. Both will serve one- year terms.
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City supports local businesses with Shop Mesquite campaign
The City of Mesquite is encouraging residents to spend their money locally at stores and restaurants to help energize businesses as part of the Shop Mesquite campaign. It will be a long-term commitment to promoting local stores and restaurants as the next step in the journey to recovery. Learn more.
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Rodeo rides on despite shutdowns
The Mesquite Championship Rodeo is back and open for its 63rd consecutive year with its 13-week series, starting Saturday, June 6. Though the MCR is reopening, they are not ignoring the threat of COVID-19. The rodeo will be following Dallas County guidelines and PRCA guidelines. The venue will be opening at 25% capacity with pre-designated seating. Visit www.mesquiterodeo.com for tickets.
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Mayor Bruce Archer hosts virtual story time
Mayor Bruce Archer welcomed students and families into his office this week for a virtual story time. He checked out a book called A Picture Book of George Washington Carver from the Mesquite Public Library to read to kids at home. Watch Story Time with Mayor Bruce Archer.
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Atmos Energy offers Bill Payment Assistance
Atmos Energy is offering bill payment assistance to help their customers who are struggling with past due balances. If you need assistance paying your Atmos Energy bill due to COVID-19, because of illness, quarantine or a disruption at work call Customer Service at 888-286-6700.
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Roadmap to Resources
The City of Mesquite developed a list of helpful resources as well as videos for local businesses and job seekers during the coronavirus pandemic. Learn more at www.roadmaptoresources.com.
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Addressing Mesquite Day project applications due June 26
Do you or your neighbors need help with an exterior house or yard project? The 16th Addressing Mesquite Day is on October 3. This annual event has volunteers organized by the City work on minor exterior home repairs, painting and landscape projects. The last day for homeowners to complete a request form is June 26. Apply online at www.cityofmesquite.com/AMD. For details, call the Office of Neighborhood Vitality at 972-216-6473.
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IH 635 LBJ East Traffic Alert
The Texas Department of Transportation has started construction on IH 635 LBJ East. The left lane of the eastbound IH 30 frontage road at Gus Thomasson Road will be closed beginning Monday, June 1 through Friday, June 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Stay up to date on the closures and traffic pattern changes during this ongoing project, by visiting 635east.com.
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Mesquite Veterans Memorial brick sale
The City of Mesquite is selling bricks for the new Mesquite Veterans Memorial. All bricks will be included in the construction and be placed on the border of the walkway that leads visitors to the memorial. Each brick is four inches by eight inches in size and costs $50. Purchase a brick online at www.MesquiteVeteransMemorial.org by July 31 to guarantee installation for the November dedication event.
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June Mainstream available online
The June edition of Mainstream is available online. Learn more about the new Library to Go program, how you can receive a free gun lock, different jobs available in Mesquite and more.
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Read the latest Road Report
The latest edition of the Road Report is available online. The report offers updates on ongoing road construction projects throughout Mesquite including residential streets in the Real. Texas. Roads. program.
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Contact Us
Use the free myMesquite platform to submit service requests to the City of Mesquite. Send requests for street repair, crime concerns, park issues and more from your computer or mobile device. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/myMesquite for details.
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