The City is currently on a quest to gather resident feedback for its impending budget cycle and is calling upon community members to let their voices be heard. Up until July 9, citizens have the opportunity to shape future budgeting by participating in the Budget Priorities Citizen Survey. Available in both English and Spanish, the survey is a straightforward way for residents to communicate their fiscal priorities directly to City leaders, who will in turn utilize this feedback to inform their budget decisions for the upcoming fiscal year.

Mesquite residents are therefore encouraged to take about 15 minutes of their day to fill out the survey, accessible through the City of Mesquite, Texas official website. The City has also made available a helpful video for those interested in to better understand the budget process.

In addition to the online survey, the City is hosting a Town Hall Tuesday meeting on July 16 at City Hall, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This event offers yet another avenue for residents to engage with municipal leaders directly. According to the City of Mesquite, Texas, the meeting will be held at 757 N. Galloway Ave. in Training Rooms A and B upstairs. It will serve to present a summary of the City's current budget status, plans for the future, and the fresh results stemming from the public's budget survey contributions.

This series of community-involved initiatives reflects an ongoing commitment to transparency and inclusivity in the City's financial planning. By providing multiple platforms for input and dialogue — both digital and in-person — the City aims to ensure that the fiscal trajectory remains aligned with the community's collective vision and necessities. For those wanting to participate in the survey or to learn more about the budgeting process, residents are to act before the July 9 deadline and mark their calendars for the informative Town Hall gathering.