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 (4)(Development)
Temporary Classroom Building at Antioch Worship Church
Fundraising and construction costs will be managed privately by the church.
Upcoming Municipal Policy Briefings and Comprehensive Plan Update
Long-term planning shapes future capital investments and economic development strategies across the city.
Reasonable Accommodations for Disabilities
Minimal.
developer reimbursement
Homeowners in Solterra are going to have to pay up to cover the developer's costs.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Jr. was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to Professional Services Contract for Market Analysis/Development Potential Study with Hunden Strategic Partners, Inc., for travel expenses in the amount of $839.00.
Chick-fil-A Rezoning and Planned Development
Resolution No. 07-2026 - Dominium Affordable Housing Development
Data Center Development Z0126-0434
Zoning Application Z1225-0433 (JPI Development - Multifamily Development)
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.