about Mike

After almost twenty years on the Mesquite City Council, including the past ten years as Mayor, Mike Anderson announced that he will run as a Republican for State Representative.
As Mayor, Anderson focused on fighting crime and bringing new economic development to the area. During his time in office, Mesquite was named by Money Magazine as the "Safest City in Texas." Anderson established the Citizens Police and Fire Academies. This year Mesquite received the "Outstanding Crime Prevention Agency" award for the second time. Anderson lowered taxes for seniors by raising the Senior Citizen property tax exemption and then four years later Anderson set a tax ceiling for seniors. Anderson, recognizing that government can't solve all problems, initiated "Addressing Mesquite Day" which has become an annual tradition and has grown into a community wide program of citizens helping citizens involving over 30 churches and civic organizations and hundreds of volunteers. Anderson has worked to protect and enhance the quality of life for the citizens while improving the city's financial position and its bond rating.

Mike knows that when you focus on a problem you can solve it.

The Texas Legislature needs Mike. The Legislature has struggled to solve difficult problems like funding Texas education, keeping the Texas economy strong by lowering taxes and fighting crime. As Mayor, Mike has proven that he is a strong, effective leader and a problem solver. Mike will take these skills to Austin and use them to find positive solutions to these and other challenges facing the Texas Legislature.

Mike will be a great asset to our area.