The Mesquite City Council unanimously approved the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget, which keeps the City property tax rate the same as last year. The budget adds public safety, streets and cybersecurity resources to the City’s operations and maintenance of the community. State law requires that Mesquite voters approve this year’s tax rate which exceeds the 3.5% voter-approval tax rate.
Proposition A will be on the Nov. 2 Ballot for Mes quite voters to vote “FOR” or “AGAINST” the proposition. If Proposition A is approved by voters, the average homeowner would pay about $10 more per month in City taxes based on the average property value in Mesquite. The tax rate would not impact property owners who have qualified for the Age 65 or Older Homestead Exemption with their property appraiser. Voter approval of Proposition A will provide revenue for the approved budget that allocates funds for:
• Five additional Mesquite Police Officer positions to increase neighborhood patrols.
• Ten additional Mesquite Fire Department positions for faster and safer response times for calls for service.
• Additional funding for repairs of city streets and alleys.
• Improved security from cyberattacks of City computers that have sensitive data and access to operations as well as the public’s personal information.
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