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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Mesquite public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Mesquite ISD Proposition A Tax Election
Superintendent Angel Rivera presented details on Mesquite ISD's Proposition A on the November 3 ballot, a voter-approved tax rate election intended to generate $16 million annually to support teacher raises, student programs, and campus security.
MISD Property Exchange for Future School
Mesquite ISD is planning a new 10.6-acre elementary school to replace older facilities like Motley and Lawrence elementary schools. The project aims to improve student capacity and ease traffic congestion with expanded drop-off lanes.
School Expansion and Traffic Queuing
Commissioners discussed potential traffic and vehicle stacking challenges associated with expanding B.J. Smith Elementary School and building a new pre-K academy.