Mayor· 2025-2027
Daniel Aleman Jr.
Mesquite
About
Daniel Alemán Jr. has been elected Mayor of Mesquite, Texas. His campaign appears to have focused on public safety and fiscal responsibility, as evidenced by the city's recent property tax rate reduction and the groundbreaking of a new fire station. Voters, however, rejected a proposed tax increase that would have funded roads and police, indicating a preference for fiscal conservatism.
Campaign promises (4)
- taxesThe city of Mesquite has dropped its property tax rate.
- public-safetyMesquite has broken ground on Fire Station 8 in Trinity Pointe.
- taxesMesquite voters rejected an increased tax rate that would have funded roads and police.
- public-safetyMesquite community leaders are calling for change after two fatal shootings involving teens.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 24
- Total speaking time
- 6:27:53
- Avg per meeting
- 16:10
- Segments
- 7850
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Top issues during term (20)
Garage Conversions and Parking Requirements
None.
Zoning Text Amendment ZTA 2026-05: Car Wash Regulations
None directly on the city budget.
Industrial Development and Infrastructure
Potential commercial tax base growth balanced against infrastructure and power grid strain.
Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Performance
The budget sets the spending levels for all city services and capital projects for the next year.
Library Service Consolidation
The proposal is budget-neutral for operations but requires capital investment for renovations.
Transfer Station Feasibility and Construction
Estimated capital cost of $22 million with projected annual net positive cash flow of over $1 million.
Neighborhood Speeding and Traffic Calming
None discussed.
Torrington Creekside Affordable Housing Financing
Enables up to $50 million in conduit debt financing backed entirely by project revenues without creating a general obligation for the city.
Rezoning at 301 and 325 North Town East Boulevard
Generates private commercial investment and future sales tax revenue for the city.
Southeast Water Transmission Main
$1,151,100 for engineering design services.
BJ's Wholesale Club Signage and Fuel Center Standards
Economic investment and retail sales tax generation for the I-30 corridor.
MISD Property Exchange for Future School
Funded through the voter-approved 2025 Mesquite ISD bond package.
Beer and Wine Sales Variance
An expenditure of nearly $288,000 for convention center upgrades.
Heavy Truck Traffic in Residential Neighborhoods
Increased street maintenance and repair costs due to heavy vehicle wear on residential roads.
Reasonable Accommodations for Disabilities
Minimal.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Municipal Budget and Tax Rate
$1,058,066 in federal entitlement grant funding from HUD.
Police Department License Plate Reader Technology
Funded through existing police budgets and 4B quality of life funds.
Mesquite ISD Proposition A Tax Election
Generates over $16 million in additional operating revenue annually for the school district, with an estimated monthly tax impact of $8.75 for a $250,000 home.
Property Sale for Gus Thomasson Road Development
Sale price of $289,000 plus future tax revenue from commercial development.
Inaugural Annual Economic Incentive Report
Incentive spending depends on future agreements; the policy itself sets the rules.
Decisions during term (330)
Recorded while Jr. was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 12, 2026 Minutes
Zoning Application Z-0926-0463 (2185 Mesquite Valley Road)
Consent Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda and Previous Minutes
Approval of Uncontested Agenda Items (BOA0926-0520, BOA0926-0524, BOA0926-0525)
Approval of Variance for Front Carport at 1508 Carnation Drive
Denial of Special Exception for Concrete Deck at 1820 Springmont
Approval of Reasonable Accommodation for Garage Conversion at 908 Micarta Drive
Approval of Front Carport Variance at 2741 Blue Ridge Drive
Postponement of Agenda Item for 1228 North Galloway Avenue
Consent Agenda
Zoning Application Z0826-0460 (1800 McKenzie Road)
Zoning Application Z0826-0461 (2300 Mesquite Valley Road)
RealTruck Enterprise Chapter 380 Agreement Amendment
Zoning Text Amendment ZTA No. 2026-05 (Car Washes)
Zoning Text Amendment ZTA No. 2026-03 (Multifamily/Townhouses)
Zoning Text Amendment ZTA No. 2026-04 (Small Lot / Single-Family)
Recognize Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc. for receiving the 2026 Governor’s Community Achievement Award.
Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held October 5, 2026.
An ordinance adopting the 2026-27 Pay Plans for General Government Personnel with an effective date of October 1, 2026.
Voting record (32)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.