Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 11/26.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Topics included:

• Construction projects happening in Mount Vernon including Chestnut Street.
• Updates on Sandusky Street including the delays of the light poles and how that will impact traffic flow throughout the rest of 2021.
• Construction project updates including South Main Street bike trail underpass, city-wide paving, bike trail upgrades at Ariel Foundation Park, and water lines on McKinley, East, Marion and Madison Streets.
• Mayor Starr discussed the underground water reservoir and the upgrades being completed by the city. He also talked about the Oak Street and Catherine Street project.
• Updates from Mount Vernon City Council including the donation of the County Landfill parcel of land to the County. He also talked about some upcoming purchases for the Street Department and shared that the city is in remarkable shape following the pandemic.
• City Council is considering joining MORPCE (Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission).
• Updates on the Mount Vernon Fire Department and the Gambier Station Transition.
• Updates on Mount Vernon Police Department including the swearing in of 3 new officers and the arrival of the new Community Advocate.
• Goals for the month of December – finishing up several construction projects, creating punch cards (final check lists for the contractors) for about 8-9 projects, meeting with department heads to discuss goals and budgets and launching new web videos with a new marketing message for the city. Mount Vernon’s NEW tagline is “An innovative community, authentically hometown”.
• Mayor Starr talked about his big goals for the city in 2022. He wants to look at the organizational structure for the city. He wants to restructure the utilities and engineering departments.
• We also shared details about some community events happening as we wrap up November and head into December. Mayor Starr shares with how to stay connected with community updates and events. He also talks about how people can pray for him and his team.

To stay in touch with the City, go to:

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

Mount Vernon Mayor, Matt Starr talked with WNZR about the City of Mount Vernon.

Click HERE to hear the Mayor’s conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.

This October Spotlight covered many topics:

• construction updates
• current projects in the city
• updates from Mount Vernon City Council
• updates on both the city police department and fire department
• recent Census results
• Goals for November
• highlights of the November calendar

Stay up to date on what is happening in Mount Vernon:

Website: www.mountvernonohio.org
Facebook: thecityofmountvernon
Twitter: citymv1805

WNZR talked with Mount Vernon Mayor, Matt Starr for our August Spotlight on Mount Vernon. We covered multiple topics this month including how to stay connected to all that is happening in our City. Click HERE to hear the full conversation. Topics include:

· Construction Projects Update including the progress on the Sandusky Street project

· Update on the hiring of a new Clerk of Council

· Updates from City Council including: the City’s Compensation Package and study results, the recent organizational structure analysis and the results of an on boarding survey with city employees

· A new zoning category for the city

· The DORA proposal (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area)

· Bridge Inspections

· American Rescue Plan funding

· Leadership development training

· Updates from the Mount Vernon Police Depart- including the examination for a records and IT clerk

· Update from the Mount Vernon Fire Department and the partnership with College Township

· Highlight of City’s calendar of events for families

Stay connected with Mount Vernon City Hall: Website: www.mountvernonohio.org Facebook: the city of Mount Vernon

Twitter: citymv1805

Podcast – Chat with Mayor Matt

 

WNZR talked with Mount Vernon Mayor, Matt Starr for our June Spotlight on Mount Vernon. We covered multiple topics this month including how to stay connected to all that is happening in our City.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Topics include:

• Construction Projects Update
• City’s Mowing Season and becoming a Bee City USA Town
• How iWork Software is allowing residents and businesses to apply for permits online
• Upcoming analysis of our parks system and how residents can participate in the process
• Update from the Mount Vernon Fire Department including the city’s hiring of firefighters for the Gambier College Township and a new bike medic for community events
• Changes at Mount Vernon City Council
• Gilchrist Estates Development Project and how this could help our city and families looking to purchase a home
• Update from the Mount Vernon Police Department including the importance of providing equipment for our officers
• Highlight of City’s calendar of events for families
• Update on Hiawatha Water Park and Pool
• Goals for July

Stay connected with Mount Vernon City Hall:

Website: www.mountvernonohio.org

Facebook: the city of Mount Vernon

Twitter: citymv1805

Podcast – Chat with Mayor Matt

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr for our monthly feature – “Spotlight on Mount Vernon”.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Topics included:

– Construction Updates

– Federal Grants received by the City

– A look at the fiscal state of the City

– Top goals for Mount Vernon in 2021

– What the Mayor is thankful for this holiday

Stay connected with what is happening in Mount Vernon on the City’s website, www.mountvernonohio.org

On Facebook at “the city of Mount Vernon Ohio”

On Twitter at “CityMV1805”