City Spotlight

Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area

Enjoy more of downtown Mt. Vernon with the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area. Learn how it works and where you can participate.

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Parks Master Plan & Market Study

Explore the completed report that outlines the future vision and improvements for Mt. Vernon’s parks and recreation.

Electric Aggregation Program

See how Mt. Vernon partners with Homefield Energy to help residents save on electricity through aggregation.

Show Your Mt. Vernon Pride!

Support your hometown and wear it proudly! The City of Mt. Vernon Tourism Department has partnered with a locally owned business to bring you official City of Mt. Vernon logo apparel, available in a variety of styles and sizes.

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Community Updates

Asphalt Paving on Douglas Street Friday
By City of Mt. Vernon - Oct 02, 2025
- Construction & Traffic Advisories
🍂🍂Fall Leaf Burning Dates Announced 🍂🍂
By City of Mt. Vernon - Oct 02, 2025
- City News & Announcements
Paving Update For Airport Road
By City of Mt. Vernon - Oct 01, 2025
- Construction & Traffic Advisories

City Calendar

Oct 06
Fire and Police Commission Meeting
Meetings are called as needed
Oct 06
City Council Meeting
2nd Floor Council Chambers
City Hall
1100 Main Street

Watch live on our Facebook page
Oct 13
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
2nd Floor Council Chambers
City Hall
Oct 14
Police Pension Board Meeting

The meeting will be held at the Mt. Vernon Police Department.