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Swimming pool set to open for the season on May 27
MOUNT VERNON, March 21, 2023 – The City of Mount Vernon is seeking several seasonal workers to staff the Hiawatha Water Park and Swimming Pool this summer. The facility will open for the season on Saturday, May 27.… Read full story
Honored by LAW Publications for specialized training, therapy dog programs
MOUNT VERNON, March 14, 2023 – The Mount Vernon Police Department is proud to announce that it has been recognized for its exceptional work in implementing two programs, one focused on specialized training and the other introducing a therapy dog to the community.… Read full story
By Mayor Jerry Day
First rate hike in 6 years necessitated by rising cost of supplies
MOUNT VERNON, February 16, 2023 – The City of Mount Vernon is raising its water rate for the first time since 2017, effective Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Water customers will first see the 5 percent increase reflected in the bill they receive in April.… Read full story
Residents may submit application by noon on Feb. 17 to avoid capacity fee increases
MOUNT VERNON, February 13, 2023 – The City of Mount Vernon is raising its water and wastewater tap fees for the first time in five years, effective Saturday, Feb.… Read full story
State provides an additional $250M to continue funding popular program
MOUNT VERNON, February 9, 2023 – The City of Mount Vernon is not alone when it comes to meeting the challenge of updating its aging water and wastewater infrastructure.
Recognizing a need, the State in 2021 created the Ohio Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Grant Program, which quickly received more than 1,200 grant applications requesting nearly $1.4 billion in utilities infrastructure funding.… Read full story
The Finance & Budget Committee of the Mount Vernon City Council will meet in special session on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. in the basement conference room at City Hall, 40 Public Square, Mount Vernon, Ohio for the limited purpose of discussing the City’s 2023 Budget.… Read full story
Inaugural Workforce Development Employee Appreciation Luncheon held
MOUNT VERNON, January 13, 2023 – More than 100 employees for the City of Mount Vernon gathered at the Station Break Senior Center on Jan. 11, 2023 to honor several of their co-workers.
The first Workforce Development Employee Appreciation Luncheon was organized to recognize 30 employees for serving the City for anywhere from five to 30 years, while six Team Member awards were also handed out.… Read full story
Relocation related to Municipal Court move from 5 N. Gay St. building
MOUNT VERNON, January 5, 2023 – The City of Mount Vernon entered into agreements to purchase four property parcels on and near the Public Square last spring to allow the Municipal Court to move to a new location, since the costs of renovating the Court’s current building at 5 Gay St.… Read full story
Public Meeting
The Municipal Civil Service Commission of the City of Mount Vernon, Ohio will conduct a meeting on Jan. 11, 2023 at 1-2 pm in the Council Chambers of City Hall to consider the following items:
Approval of new job description #327 Wastewater Superintendent
Approval of new job description # 211 Utility Administration Manager
Approval of new job description #116 Engineering Technician III (GIS)
Adjustments to “Essential Functions” & “Required Knowledge” in JD #102 (N) Public Utility Tech.… Read full story