About Us
About Mesquite Lion
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide a new view for the Citizens of Mesquite,
so that they may better understand the issues and concerns
that drives the direction our community takes everyday.
Welcome to my website. Before you
read about Mesquite Lion, let me
introduce myself.
I am a 21 year resident of Mesquite
Tx. I have a high interest in local
politics and social issues and am a
true believer in the idea that for better
or worse, one person can make a
difference in this world.
The Mesquite lion is a Mesquite-Centric website dedicated to serving the
citizens of Mesquite, Eastern Dallas County, SE Dallas County, and the
surrounding area as well, by providing information, creating discussion, and
sparking debate on political and social issues here in our city, and throughout
the state of Texas and the nation.
conditions here in the city of Mesquite and in the surrounding area.
Organizations or groups who would like us to come and speak at their
meetings or gatherings to give comment and opinion on any subject, may
contact us at : info@mesquitelion.com
Shannon Long




I am active in the community, Besides running and maintaining the Mesquite
Lion Website, I am a freelance columnist, which my main subject is the city of
Mesquite and its citizens.
I am a member or past member of several local organizations, Boards, or
committees.
Currently my activities include:
- President, Dallas County East Democrats (DACED)
- Treasurer, Cedric Davis for Texas State Rep. HD 110 Campaign
- Member, Board of Directors, Keep Mesquite Beautiful
- Member, Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Mesquite Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association
- Member, Mesquite Garden Club
- Member, "Friends of the Mesquite Library"
- Member, Dallas County Young Democrats
- Member, Rowlett Democratic Club
- Volunteer Deputy Registrar
My Past Activities include:
- Campaign Manager, Wesley Johnson for Justice of the Peace 2-2
- 2007 Graduate of the Mesquite Citizen's Police Academy
- 2008 Graduate of the Mesquite Citizen's Fire Academy
- 2009 Graduate of the Texas Democratic Party Campaign Academy
- Member, 2010 Mesquite ACS Relay for Life Committee
- Member, 2008 Mesquite ACS Relay for Life Committee
- Member, Board of Directors, Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Steering Committee, Annie Lesser for Judge
- Member, ObamaDallas HD 101 Leadership
- Mesquite Community Theatre
- Member, Mesquite Exchange Club
- Member, Mesquite Citizen's Fire Corp.
- Member, 2011 ACS Mesquite Relay for Life Committee
- Member, Mesquite Chamber of Commerce