January 2023 Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 1/27/22.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Topics included:

• An update on the current state of Mount Vernon heading into this New Year.
• An update on current construction and maintenance projects including a parking garage.
• Discussion about a special event that was held to recognize members of the City’s Work Force, including members from the Fire Department, Judicial Area of Mount Vernon, and City Hall.
• Discussion on one of Knox County Land Bank’s 2023 goals, a flood plan study for Mount Vernon’s West End. Mayor Matt Starr talks about how much money the city has set aside for this project, and how this project will create serious economic improvement.
• Information about 2 building site clean-up projects that are coming to the city. Mayor Starr talks about how state support is helping clean up hazardous and underutilized sites.
• Planned Neighborhood Development approved by the Mount Vernon Municipal Planning Commission. The site is called Liberty Crossing, which contains over 100 acres.
• Update on the reorganization of the City’s Water and Wastewater Department.
• Updates from Mount Vernon City Council:
  • Appropriations Resolution was approved. $63 million was appropriated.
  • Tax revenue is up from last year.
  • Looking at tools to offset costs for development and pay for infrastructure without impacting the taxpayer.
• Update on the City’s Police Department, including their new home by Sychar Road.
• Update from the Fire Department including the recent recognition for excellent service.
• Mayor Matt Starr shares his goals for February.
  • He wants to fill some job openings in the city.
  • He also wants to see projects completed.
  • The Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council recently packed lunches for the Winter Sanctuary, and now they’ll be working with New Directions and the Teen Advisory Council.
  • Mayor Starr will be doing State of the City presentations.
• Events happening this month, including city council meetings and the State of the City presentations.
• Mayor Starr asks that we pray that his team has the wisdom and guidance in making good decisions to serve the community well.
• Residents can stay connected to the City of Mount Vernon on their brand new YouTube page, The City of Mount Vernon. Public city meetings will be live-streamed and archived on this page. Citizens can still check the City’s website and Facebook.

To stay in touch with the City, go to:

• Website – http://www.mountvernonohio.org
• Facebook – The City of Mount Vernon
• Twitter – CityMV1805
• YouTube – The City of Mount Vernon