February 2025 Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 2/28/25.

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Topics included:

A discussion about the February 24^th meeting with Mount Vernon City Council in which two positions were on. The Mayor speaks on the steps moving forward after the Communication Director position was voted down 4-3.
A discussion about current construction and maintenance projects for the city.

Mayor Starr gives updates on the Asphalt Resurfacing Program.
Mayor Starr Mayor Starr gives an update on other city departments.
Mayor Starr talks about the listening tours for the new facilities.
Mayor Starr talks about change and shifting departments and the challenges we are facing. He also reports that the city is in excellent financial shape, and he is excited for the future.
Mayor Starr shares his perspective on the development of the old Mount Vernon News building in downtown Mount Vernon and the plans for opening Founder Food Hall.
Mayor Starr shares an update from the Mount Vernon Police Department
- Details about a Citizen’s Police Academy.
Updates from the Mount Vernon Fire Department
Mayor Starr speaks on the city’s ability to oversee potholes and cracks int eh roads on the properties of other businesses.
Immediate goals for March
- Selecting a design team for the new Police Station
- Wrapping up the public comment period for the City Hall Annex
Mayor Starr gives some calendar events for March.

Discussion on Intel and their internal issues and how those issues could affect the city.

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