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Council adopts Nevada residency and 15-mile rule for police and fire chiefs

3311520 · April 8, 2025
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Summary

Mesquite City Council amended personnel policy to require the police chief and fire chief to be Nevada residents living within a 15-mile radius of Mesquite; the council also discussed grandfathering and safety concerns.

The Mesquite City Council voted April 8, 2025 to require that future police and fire chiefs be Nevada residents and live within a 15-mile radius of Mesquite city limits.

Council members discussed a range of considerations, including emergency response times, recruitment and retention. Councilwoman Patty…

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