March 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, 3/24/23.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Topics included:

Mount Vernon City Council’s approval for the development of Liberty Crossing on Newark Road. Mayor Starr shares his excitement for what this means for the future growth of Mount Vernon.
Updates on construction and street work projects
Important steps to take when reporting potholes throughout the city – report a pothole by calling the MV Street Department, (740) 393-9501
Efforts to ask the state to restore the Local Government Fund, and the City’s plans if those funds are granted back to the city
Investigation Update on the recent vandalism at Mound View Cemetery and the inclusive playground at Memorial Park
Update on the Mount Vernon Police Department,which includes some officers receiving national recognition
Important warning for residents involving a letter in the mail about an energy aggregation project
Exciting news for Hiawatha Water Park as the summer approaches
Goals for the month of April
Mayor Matt Starr gives us ways to be in prayer for him and his team as April approaches
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 will be livestreamed and archived on this page. Citizens can still check the City’s website and Facebook.

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