Daniel Aleman Jr.
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
- 23
- Total speaking time
- 6:07:54
- Avg per meeting
- 16:00
- Segments
- 7362
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Top issues during term (20)
Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Performance
The budget sets the spending levels for all city services and capital projects for the next year.
Heavy Truck Traffic in Residential Neighborhoods
Increased street maintenance and repair costs due to heavy vehicle wear on residential roads.
Public Transportation Reliability
Potential future budget allocations for expanded transit partnerships or shuttle frequency.
Temporary Classroom Building at Antioch Worship Church
Fundraising and construction costs will be managed privately by the church.
Street Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program
Road repairs and utility extensions would require capital improvement funding.
Drone Delivery Regulations
Businesses will need to comply with new permitting and installation standards.
Property Sale for Gus Thomasson Road Development
The city will receive $289,000 from the land sale and gain future tax revenue from the commercial development.
MISD Property Exchange for Future School
Real estate exchange of equivalent value property.
Upcoming Municipal Policy Briefings and Comprehensive Plan Update
Long-term planning shapes future capital investments and economic development strategies across the city.
Senior and Disabled Resident Trash Service Discount
The discount will reduce solid waste revenues by about $224,000 per year, representing less than 1% of the overall solid waste budget.
Transfer Station Feasibility and Construction
Estimated capital cost of around $22 million, offset by projected operational savings and outside hauler revenue resulting in a positive annual cash flow of over $1 million.
School Expansion and Traffic Queuing
Bond-funded school projects totaling millions in district investment.
Fleet and Equipment Upgrades
Expenditures exceed $2 million across several cooperative purchasing agreements.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Municipal Budget and Tax Rate
Sets property tax rates and municipal spending levels for all city residents and businesses for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Park Maintenance and Litter Control
Potential costs associated with additional trash cans and increased servicing frequency.
Public Safety Radio System Upgrade
Total expenditures exceed $500,000 across radio system agreements and cybersecurity hardware.
Reasonable Accommodations for Disabilities
Minimal.
Oates Drive Road and Bridge Improvements
Co-funded roadway maintenance project under the master interlocal agreement with Dallas County.
Consent Agenda and Uncontested Cases
No direct financial impact on the public; efficient processing saves staff and board time.
downtown revitalization
Expect new shops and restaurants to pop up, potentially boosting local spending.
Decisions during term (277)
Recorded while Jr. was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Items 2-20
Zoning Application No. Z0626-0455 (3501 Antilles Drive)
Approval of Consent Agenda
Zoning Application Z0826-0460 (Conditional Use Permit for Pre-K Academy)
Zoning Application Z0826-0461 (Conditional Use Permit for B.J. Smith Elementary)
Zoning Text Amendment ZTA 2026-03 (Senate Bill 840 Multifamily Text Amendment)
Zoning Text Amendment ZTA 2026-04 (Senate Bill 15 Small Lot Residential Text Amendment)
Consent Agenda
Election of Board Chair
Election of Board Vice Chair
Consent Agenda Approval
BOA 0826-0510: Special Exception for Temporary Classroom at 6245 Shannon Road
BOA 0826-0511: Variance for Patio Cover at 2000 Jasper Meadow
Table Case BOA 0826-0512 / Related Item 8
BOA 0926-0518: Parking Variance for Garage Conversion at 437 Keedy Street
Adjournment
Consent Agenda
Backyard Hens Regulation
Consent Agenda Items 5-20
Chapter 380 Assignment - Canadian Solar to Mesquite Modules
Voting record (32)
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