Mesquite is beefing up police and fire services on the south side to handle all the new growth. Basically, more help is on the way for folks living in that rapidly expanding area.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 3 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 8 the 90 before that.
Residential trash bills would increase by $1 per month.
The city's solid waste department gains necessary funding to cover increased operational expenses.
All residential customers will pay more, though some council members expressed concern about the impact on low-income families.
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Residents asked about the timeline and funding for a new recreation center in the southern part of the city. City management explained that the project would likely require a tax increase and a vote by citizens.