City leaders and residents pushed back against a “time-sensitive” affordable housing proposal at the Mesquite City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 24. The discussion centered on Friends of Switchpoint, a group seeking to bring workforce housing to Mesquite. However, the controversy surrounding how the project was presented — at a 2:30 p.m. special meeting with minimal … [Read more...] about Mesquite City Council Report

At Mesquite City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 24, city leaders moved to rescue some of the valley’s oldest structures and grappled with the rising danger of high-speed e-bikes on city sidewalks. The session, which began with a solemn invocation by Father Joji of La Virgin de Guadalupe Catholic Church and a celebration of Women’s History Month, quickly shifted into … [Read more...] about City Council tackles e-Bike safety

The Mesquite City Council adopted an ambitious “Vision 2045” master plan that prepares the city for a population exceeding 50,000 residents during its meeting on Feb. 10. The move comes as an independent auditor provided the city with a “clean bill of health” as the community navigates a surge in infrastructure projects and commercial growth. The meeting included the naming … [Read more...] about Mesquite city council looks to 2045

The Mesquite City Council meeting was presented with a vision that could fundamentally transform the landscape of the Virgin Valley. What began with traditional calls for unity and historical reflections ended in a vigorous debate over a massive proposed destination resort, saltwater aquariums and the city’s water supply. A vision of Australia in the Mojave The … [Read more...] about Ambitions of ‘Snowy River’ resort met with skepticism

The Jan. 13 Mesquite City Council meeting began with a celebration of historic community generosity, and shifted to pointed discussions regarding property rights and infrastructure shortages. A record-breaking season of giving The meeting opened on a high note as Debbie Benham presented the final report for the 11th Annual Parade of Lights. The event beat previous … [Read more...] about Mesquite City Council Report

The Mesquite City Council meeting on Dec. 9 concluded with the adoption of a 180-day moratorium on new short-term residential (vacation) rentals. The December session also saw heartfelt goodbyes, impressive community achievements and prolonged public discussion on utility rate hikes and alleged retaliation within city departments. The meeting saw Mayor Jesse Whipple, … [Read more...] about City Council declares short-term rental moratorium

The Mesquite City Council meeting on Nov. 18 began with celebrations for academic success and local heroes, then evolved into a dramatic public hearing over vacation home rentals (VHRs). Amid a flurry of public safety concerns, including a traffic light outage and a serious discussion about reckless e-bike use, the council spent over two hours listening to residents plead … [Read more...] about VV residents plead for moratorium on vacation rentals

A spirit of community celebration and an intense debate over the future of Mesquite’s housing and public discourse defined the Oct. 29 City Council meeting. The most exciting news of the evening was announced at the outset: Mesquite has successfully secured a major grant from Travel Nevada, the state’s tourism agency, setting the stage for a comprehensive plan to position the … [Read more...] about Grant fuels tourism dream; state vacation rental law sparks debate