June 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, 6/27/25.

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Topics included:

The announcement about a move for the city of Mount Vernon offices.
- Mayor Starr talks about the COTC facilities (COTC) and how they are moving City Hall and Courthouse down to 236 South Main Street.
- Transition of the current city hall into the Justice Center
- The savings this move brings to the City.
Construction Updates
- Fairgrounds Road
- Old Mansfield Roads
- Dan Emmett Elementary School Area
- Taylor Road
- City Salt Barn
- State Route 13
Special events for the upcoming holiday
- July First Friday
- Independence Day Festival at Ariel Foundation Park
Mayor Starr talks about testifying in front of state lawmakers.
- Discussion on House Bill 92 and Senate Bill 118
- House Bill 113
- Senate Bill 104
Updates from Mount Vernon City Council
Update on the Mount Vernon City Police Department
- Mayor Starr has signed a contract for the design of the new police station.
- The plan is to break ground in 2026.
- Stats for the month of May and the success of their community advocates.
Update on the Mount Vernon Fire Department
- $4000 grant from the local Elks Club to be used to purchase new equipment.
- Recent stats showing over 500 calls this month.
- Update on Morris B Township fire services contract with the City.
Goals for July 2025
Events happening in July 2025

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