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City Council to meet April 15

Mesquite City Council meets at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave. The Pre-Meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. in Training Rooms A and B. Work Session begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber followed by the Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. View meeting agendas at www.cityofmesquite.com/CouncilAgenda. The City broadcasts meetings at www.cityofmesquite.com/WatchCouncilMeetings and via Facebook Live.

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Watch video replay of City Council Goal Setting Workshop

On April 8, the City Council held a Goal Setting Workshop to discuss a variety of issues. These included the fiscal year 2020 budget and strategic objectives. Watch a video replay of the entire workshop at www.cityofmesquite.com/WatchCouncilMeetings.

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Neighborhood Leadership Workshop scheduled April 18

The Mesquite Office of Neighborhood Vitality will host a Neighborhood Leadership Workshop on April 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rutherford Recreation Center, 900 Rutherford Drive. Participants will learn how to conduct a neighborhood meeting and share community engagement ideas. Register online or call 972-216-6473.

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2020 Census jobs available

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count. Apply for a variety of temporary jobs, including census taker, recruiting assistant, office staff and supervisory staff. To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old, have a valid Social Security number and be a U.S. citizen. To apply, visit https://2020census.gov/en/jobs.

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Mesquite is hiring lifeguards

The Parks and Recreation Department is hiring lifeguards for the 2019 summer season. City pools open May 25, and starting pay is $9.25 per hour for a first-year lifeguard. For details on this job opportunity, watch our recruitment video or visit www.cityofmesquite.com/BecomeALifeguard.

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Mayor's Annual Prayer Breakfast is May 2

The 16th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast is May 2. The program and breakfast begin at 7 a.m. at Family Cathedral, 790 Windbell Circle. The free event provides a unique opportunity for community leaders and residents to come together in fellowship on the National Day of Prayer. To register, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Breakfast.

Special Election is May 4

City Council has called for a special election to ask citizens to consider a proposition to sell City-owned property located in Balch Springs and for the sale proceeds to be used for parks and recreation facilities in Mesquite. Election Day is May 4 and Early Voting is April 22-30. For more information on the proposition, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/2019SpecialElection.

Contact Us

We want to hear from you. If you have a concern or you are experiencing an issue, call City of Mesquite at 972-288-7711 or visit www.cityofmesquite.com/FAQ for assistance.