By  Al Litman

During the COVID-19 pandemic I was asked to do a few videos to keep our residents up to date on what was going on, where to get needed help, and other information.

Mayor Al Litman

In Mesquite, its difficult to get the latest news.  We have no television coverage unless it’s a disaster, and we have no daily newspaper.

We, at city hall, were approached by a company that could do video updates for us. 

However, it was expensive, and we need to watch our budget carefully. 

I offered to  do them weekly at no cost to the city.  We will do them in my office every Monday as often as possible starting, hopefully, June 26. 

The videos will be on our city website as well as YouTube.  I’m not sure yet if there will be other coverage.  The videos will be non-political and strictly factual. 

No fake news!

Recently I have been receiving e-mails about properties in disrepair and many that look like a junkyard.  I know I wrote about this subject not long ago, but it’s worth mentioning again. 

I will probably upset a few people here in Mesquite, but please clean up your property if it’s a mess. 

Speaking on this subject, the old motel next to the beautiful new bank on Mesquite Boulevard will be coming down shortly. 

A lot of legal work has to go into condemning someone’s property.

As far as taking someone’s property, eminent domain laws in Nevada are very restrictive and involve, a usually, long drawn-out legal process.

I have asked code enforcement to be out in the field as much as possible to check on properties that have been reported to the city as unsightly.  So, I’ll ask again, clean up you messes and keep Mesquite looking good.

Another topic that has come up lately is the riding of vehicles and or bicycles on sidewalks. 

Let me quote from our city ordinance.  “It is unlawful for any person to ride or drive, or cause to be ridden or driven, any motor vehicle or bicycle upon or along any sidewalk.”

We have many people walking outside, especially early in the morning.  A lot of our walking residents are older and may not hear or see you coming, so stay on the street please. 

Of course, wear a helmet.

Speaking of safety, Colonial Property will be hosting a free, open to the public presentation on emergency preparedness, and slip, trip, and fall prevention. 

It’s July 12 at 1:30 p.m. at the Colonial Property board room.  Location is 736 W. Pioneer Blvd. in the same complex as Wedgies and the Salvation Army.

RSVP is needed, so call Donna at 702-345-2200 or dvillegas@cpmlv.com  I’m sure seating is limited, so call early on this very important event.  Of course, our fantastic Fire and Rescue staff will be conducting this.

Al Litman is mayor of the city of Mesquite.