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
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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