Mount Vernon City Council
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Mount Vernon, OH 43050
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Jun 2, 2024
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May 31, 2024
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May 30, 2024
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Mount Vernon considers travel policy changes to clarify who approves trips
May 30, 2024
The Mount Vernon City Council is contemplating modifications to its employee travel ordinance, a document that has remained unchanged for over two decades. The council scheduled a brief committee meeting for discussion prior to its regular meeting on May 28.
Mount Vernon Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony set for 10:30 a.m. on Monday
May 21, 2024
U.S. Air Force veteran Jack Scott will serve as parade grand marshal for the Mount Vernon Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 27.
Mount Vernon City Council postpones Arista Villas Mount Vernon public hearing
May 21, 2024
The Mount Vernon City Council has postponed the public hearing on a rezoning proposal for Arista Villas Mount Vernon, located on Vernonview Drive. The public will now have an additional month to review the proposal.
Mount Vernon law director can start hiring intern earlier
May 19, 2024
Law Director Rob Broeren will be able to hire a summer intern a month earlier, thanks to the adoption of an ordinance by the Mount Vernon City Council.
Local Government Meetings today in Knox County
May 13, 2024
Knox County Local Government Meetings today.
Government events this week in Knox County: May 12-18
May 13, 2024
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Mount Vernon asks residents for input on revised Zoning Code
May 10, 2024
The complete draft of the Revised Zoning Code for Mount Vernon was unveiled to the public during a Municipal Planning Commission meeting on May 9. The city will be accepting public feedback until the end of this month.
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Apr 30, 2024
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Mount Vernon applies for $1.4 million in grant funds
Apr 25, 2024
The Mount Vernon City Council has unanimously approved a resolution to apply for up to $1.4 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
Lemmon Development approved for Upper Gilchrist villas, apartments
Apr 25, 2024
The Mount Vernon City Council has given the green light to a comprehensive development plan by Lemmon Development. The proposal entails the construction of 108 village units and 48 apartment units on an Upper Gilchrist Road property.
Local Government Meetings today in Knox County
Apr 22, 2024
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Apr 22, 2024
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Ariel Corp. offers $1.3 million for Riverside Park splash pad
Apr 21, 2024
Ariel Corp. has proposed a $1.3 million commitment to Mount Vernon for the construction of a splash pad at Riverside Park, which also includes a decade's worth of maintenance costs.
MV Councilwoman Keener: ‘I would hope that the Siting Board recognizes the division that this has caused in our community'
Apr 10, 2024
Mount Vernon City Councilwoman Amber Keener was among those who were unable to speak at the highly anticipated Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) meeting held on April 4th.
Local Government Meetings today in Knox County
Apr 8, 2024
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Government events this week in Knox County: April 7-13
Apr 8, 2024
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Mount Vernon City Councilwoman Keener on 2021 Open Roads Renewables meeting: ‘No information from that meeting was conveyed to council’
Apr 2, 2024
The Frasier Solar Project, which has stirred up controversy among residents of Knox County, has left many questioning the decision-making process behind its inception and implementation.