Annual Budget

Each year, the City of Mt. Vernon develops a budget to guide spending and investments for the upcoming fiscal year (May 1 – April 30). The budget outlines how City funds will be used to maintain services, complete improvements, and support community priorities.

How the Budget Is Developed

The City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Finance Director, and department heads review upcoming projects, operational needs, and available resources to ensure funds are used responsibly and effectively.

Once the proposed budget is finalized, it is presented to the City Council for review and approval. After adoption, the approved budget becomes the City’s financial plan for the year.

Why It Matters

The annual budget shows how public funds are allocated across City departments and services. It reflects the City’s priorities, such as infrastructure improvements, public safety, and community development.

Budget Documents

Budgets are listed by fiscal year, with the most recent shown first.

View current and past budget documents below:

2025-2026 Annual Operating Budget
2024-2025 Annual Operating Budget
2023-2024 Annual Operating Budget
2022-2023 Annual Operating Budget
2021-2022 Annual Operating Budget
2020-2021 Annual Operating Budget
2019-2020 Annual Operating Budget
2018-2019 Annual Operating Budget
2017-2018 Annual Operating Budget