Elbert Cain

Director

 

401 North 20th

Mt. Vernon, IL  62864

Phone: (618) 242-6853

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Dale Mick

Assistant Director

 

401 North 20th

Mt. Vernon, IL  62864

Phone:  (618) 242-6853

 

The Public Works Department is one of the largest departments within the City government.

Responsibilities include the construction, repair, and maintenance of City streets and flood control storm sewers, the cleanup of debris in the event of a storm, tree removals on City right of way deemed necessary.  Public Works also provides snow removal services for all of the City streets in addition to mowing of City right of ways.

Public Works  maintains the City's traffic control system which includes all traffic signals within the City limits.  They are responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signs and street signs.