Mount Vernon City Council

The Lakes at Ariel-Foundation Park is set to host Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 17, featuring a full day of outdoor activities for families.

Mount Vernon Police Chief Robert Morgan requested the City Council during its April 28 meeting to authorize the hiring of an additional police officer for his department.

Mount Vernon City Council President Bruce Hawkins cast the deciding vote to break a tie during the April 24 City Council meeting, approving the rezoning of a property at the southeast corner of Parrot and South Main Streets from R1A to R3...

Brian Marvin commenced his role as the City of Mount Vernon's new assistant city inspector on April 21, succeeding former Code Enforcement Officer Greg Bemiller, who retired at the end of February 2025.

The Mount Vernon City Council voted on April 14 to authorize the Safety-Service Director to apply for a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Program grant.

Jeff Gottke begins his tenure as the economic development director for the City of Gahanna, Ohio, on April 28.

Mount Vernon City Council member LeNan Hager participated in her first meeting on March 24 after being selected to fill the vacancy left by Mike Miller's resignation earlier in the month.

The Mount Vernon City Council has approved an expenditure of $274,669 to digitize its wastewater treatment and water plants by implementing a laboratory information management system.

The Mount Vernon City Council has adopted a resolution in support of the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP), which will appear on the May 6 statewide ballot.

The Mount Vernon City Council has turned down a request from the Knox County Commission to allow the installation of a sign on the tree lawn at the Knox County Memorial Building.

The Mount Vernon City Council has approved the creation of a city inspector position, which had been included in the city's budget.

Mayor Matt Starr expressed disappointment to the Mount Vernon City Council after a proposal for a communications director position was rejected during the February 24 council meeting.

Mount Vernon Councilman Mike Miller has announced his resignation from the city council, citing health and family reasons.