In a marathon session on April 28, the Mesquite City Council grappled with two of the most contentious issues facing the city: the future of short-term rentals (STRs) and a contract impasse with the Mesquite Police Officers Association (MPOA). While the evening began with celebrations of community generosity and student achievement, it ended in a stony silence from the dais … [Read more...] about City council: STR regulations tabled, police contract hits impasse
Mesquite City Council
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
Property rights vs. short-term rentals
The perplexing issue of property rights is hitting the city of Mesquite. As the City nears the 25,000 population mark, they must look ahead to the Nevada state laws that will apply to a city with a population of over 25,000. Nevada’s AB363 will apply to Mesquite when it reaches 25,000 in population. Sections 7 and 20 of this bill will require the governing bodies of certain … [Read more...] about Property rights vs. short-term rentals
Mesquite City Council Meeting
Mesquite City Council Meeting
City Council announces Best of the Year Awards
The annual Best City Employee and Best Volunteer for 2025 were announced at the city council meeting on March 11. The 2025 awards were unique in that each of the winners received two nominations, each from a different department. Zack Robison from the Public Works Department was awarded best Employee of 2025 by Travis Anderson. Anderson said, “Zack has worked for the city … [Read more...] about City Council announces Best of the Year Awards
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
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 NV Conservatives host local candidates
The Mesquite Nevada Conservatives (formerly known as the Mesquite Patriots) hosted Mesquite City Council candidates at their meeting on March 3, along with Sharron Angle, who is running for Nevada Secretary of State. Angle stated, “We need to have a secretary of state that understands how to enforce and implement voter I.D., or what good will the law be after we vote … [Read more...] about Mesquite NV Conservatives host local candidates


