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Every year the people of Virgin Valley come together to celebrate the birth of Mesquite. Starting when a group of Mormon pioneers established a farming town in the late 1890s, Mesquite quickly grew. Then, on May 24, 1984, Clark County and the state of Nevada formally recognized Mesquite as an incorporated city. Every May, the city fathers hold a celebration to commemorate the … [Read more...] about Mesquite honors its roots
City of Mesquite
City settles defamation, EEOC claims with former police chief
The first of several ongoing litigation proceedings involving former Mesquite Police Chief MaQuade Chesley, plaintiff in a defamation lawsuit against the city, has been settled. On April 14, 2026, the Mesquite City Council voted unanimously to approve a $1,425,000 settlement for MaQuade Chesley for the consolidated cases of A23-877738-B, A-25-91-7767-W and EEOC Charge No. … [Read more...] about City settles defamation, EEOC claims with former police chief
City Council approves $1.4 million legal settlement and historic preservation initiative
The Mesquite City Council convened for a lengthy session on Tuesday, addressing a range of significant municipal issues including a million-dollar legal settlement, the restoration of century-old historic landmarks and the implementation of a free public transit pilot program. Legal settlement and financial impact The council voted unanimously to approve a $1,425,000 … [Read more...] about City Council approves $1.4 million legal settlement and historic preservation initiative
Mesquite City Council Report
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
Mesquite City Council Meeting
Mesquite City Council Meeting
City Council celebrates local wins and future growth
The Mesquite City Council chambers were filled with a blend of school-spirit fervor and municipal planning during its March 10 meeting. From celebrating a historic state theater title to debating the layout of a massive 500-acre, city-owned development, the meeting highlighted a community balancing its small-town heart with the pressures of regional expansion. Mayor Jesse … [Read more...] about City Council celebrates local wins and future growth
Mayor gives State of City Address
Wednesday evening in the City Hall council chambers, Mesquite Mayor Jesse Whipple gave the State of the City Address, with many dignitaries attending a presentation delivered with quite a bit of humor. Mayor of Las Vegas Shelly Berkley, councilperson Nancy Brune and executive secretary Gerri Schroder all came out to hear Whipple speak. Jackie Rosen’s office sent two … [Read more...] about Mayor gives State of City Address
City Council tackles e-Bike safety
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
Mesquite city council looks to 2045
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