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Work will take place in southeast part of Mount Vernon this spring
MOUNT VERNON, March 4, 2024 – Columbia Gas has announced plans to install 10,000 feet of new plastic pipe on the southeast side of Mount Vernon beginning in mid-March.… Read full story
Public Notice
The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on February 26, 2024, signed by Bruce E. Hawkins, President of Council, approved by Matthew Starr, Mayor, attested by Todd Hill, Clerk of Council. The legislation is on file with the Clerk of Council, 40 Public Square, Mount Vernon, Ohio for public inspection.… Read full story
Public Hearing
Mount Vernon intends to apply to the Ohio Department of Development for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program, HOME Investment Partnership Program, and other related federally funded programs administered by the State. The City is eligible for several different types of fiscal year 2024 programs providing the City meets applicable program requirements.… Read full story
Part of ongoing, multi-pronged effort to improve safety for children in area
MOUNT VERNON, February 16, 2024 – The City of Mount Vernon, working with Mount Vernon City Schools, the Knox County Career Center, and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), has expanded the school safety zone on Martinsburg Road.… Read full story
PUBLIC NOTICE
The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on February 12, 2024, signed by Bruce E. Hawkins, President of Council, approved by Matthew Starr, Mayor, attested by Todd Hill, Clerk of Council. The legislation is on file with the Clerk of Council, 40 Public Square, Mount Vernon, Ohio for public inspection.… Read full story
Residents encouraged to participate; funds can be used for improvements
MOUNT VERNON, February 7, 2024 – The City of Mount Vernon and the Central Ohio Rural Planning Organization (CORPO) are working with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) to study roadway safety and develop a comprehensive safety action plan for rural Central Ohio.… Read full story
The City of Mount Vernon, Ohio is currently accepting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for professional design/consulting services per Ohio Revised Code 153.65 through 153.73. A General SOQ shall be submitted for the purpose of identifying the most qualified firms to provide professional design/consulting services for the 2024-2025 calendar year.… Read full story
Mayor Starr responds to comments submitted after informational meeting
MOUNT VERNON, January 30, 2024 – During the summer of 2022, the City finalized the purchase of four property parcels on and near the Public Square for the relocation of the Municipal Court and other City offices.… Read full story
Public Notice
The following legislation was passed by Mount Vernon City Council on January 22, 2024, signed by Bruce E. Hawkins, President of Council, approved by Matthew Starr, Mayor, attested by Todd Hill, Clerk of Council. The legislation is on file with the Clerk of Council, 40 Public Square, Mount Vernon, Ohio for public inspection.… Read full story