Mesquite Swears In New Police Chief Tracy Fails | The Locally Times
The city announced the swearing-in a day later, and records do not show the appointment on the concurrent City Council meeting agenda.
Tracy Fails was sworn in as Mesquite's new Police Chief on February 10, 2026. The City of Mesquite publicly announced the swearing-in on its official news page on February 11, 2026. This appointment occurred on the same day a Mesquite City Council Meeting was scheduled for 5:00 PM in the City Council Chambers, according to a February 3, 2026, news posting. ## Appointment Process Lacks Detail City records do not indicate whether Chief Fails' appointment was an agenda item for the February 10 City Council meeting. The available documents do not disclose the public process for her selection, including any details on other candidates, selection criteria, or community input. Information regarding the financial terms of her appointment, such as salary or benefits, is also not publicly available in the provided records. The City of Mesquite's official website listed "No items found" for its Annual Budgets, Financial Statements, and Other Financial Reports as of February 24, 2026. This absence of financial transparency extends to the police department's leadership change, as records do not detail the financial implications of the new chief's role or any transition costs. The lack of accessible financial documents and specific information regarding the police chief's selection process limits public understanding of this key city leadership decision. Residents can monitor upcoming city meetings for potential discussions. The city's news page lists a Mayor's State of the City address on March 4, 2026, and a Mesquite City Council Meeting on February 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the City Council Chambers.