Mesquite city officials say public safety was one of the top priorities in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, but members of the local police union remain at odds with the city council and city manager.
The 2025-26 budget approved late last month includes funding for additional officers and firefighters “to maintain staffing needs for the future growth of the community,” according to a news release from the city. It also gives all city employees, including police and fire, a 5% raise.
“We are in a very competitive job market,” said Mesquite city manager Cliff Keheley. “We’ve got anywhere from engineers to accountants to police officers and firefighters –and the pay for those positions continues to go up.”…