Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross

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Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross is a lifelong resident of Mesquite. She has an associate degree from Dallas College - Eastfield Campus and attended North Mesquite High School. She lives with her husband, Anthony, and their three children in Mesquite.

Elizabeth is a senior hostess at E Bar Tex Mex. She previously worked in the banking sector.

Elizabeth is currently a member of the Mesquite City Council, representing District 3. She was elected in 2023 and is serving her first term.

Supports improved communication with residents through newsletters and regular social media updates.

Public Services

Plans to work with the police department and city council to improve community support and ensure public safety.

Public Safety

As of September 18, 2025, Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross did not have a website or any information online.

Energy & the Environment

Plans to prioritize repairing older roads and alleys.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports developments with affordable housing and suggests creating affordable-housing trust funds or having the city purchase affordable housing.

Housing & Urban Development

Jennifer Vidler

Jennifer Vidler is a veteran of the United States Air Force. She has lived in Mesquite since 1973. She is a small business owner and has been involved in various community service initiatives, including serving on the boards of Mesquite Social Services and the Mesquite Heart Board. She is also a member of the MISD’s CTE Advisory Board and the MISD Read Play Talk Advisory Board.

Jennifer is a small business owner at Mystic Salon Spa, where she has worked for 25 years. She is also a United States Air Force veteran.

Jennifer previously served on the Mesquite City Council. She also served on the Board of Adjustments for six years and on the Planning and Zoning Board for five years.

Supports education initiatives and currently serves on the Mesquite Independent School District (MISD) Career, Technology and Education (CTE) Advisory Board and the MISD Read Play Talk Advisory Board.

Supports increasing police and fire staff through competitive pay, equipment, and training.

Believes in preparing infrastructure for the impacts of continued growth and extreme weather.

Supports using more durable materials for road construction.

Supports durable infrastructure to save tax dollars.

Believes stronger economic development will reduce the tax burden on homeowners.

- City council members collaborate to create and enforce city policies, including legislation on essential services like police, fire, parks, libraries, and utilities.
- They work alongside the mayor to manage city departments, including transportation and parks and recreation.
- Council members can be elected to represent specific districts or the entire city at-large.
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