May 2022 Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 5/27/22.

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Topics included:

Updates on current construction projects including new projects that will be starting in June
Details about Community Development Block Grants
Information about getting steel to fix issues at the City Parking Garage
The Project of building a new Court House and the impact on retailers in downtown
Updates from City Council include:
- Discussion on the Bird Scooters
- Updates from the Employee and Community Relations Committees
- the creation of a Workforce Development Fund
- Childcare study was completed by the Area Development Foundation. There is a great need for daycare services in our community.
Updates from the Police and Fire Departments
Updates from the Mount Vernon City Parks and Hiawatha Water Park and Pool. The pool opens on Saturday, 5/28!
Mount Vernon’s plans for Memorial Day
Goals for the Mayoral Office in June
Events on the City’s Calendar

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