Downtown Flood Protection & Revitalization Project, Phase II Project Update

Schedule of work 12/10/13 to 12/20/13:

Strider Construction will continue setting concrete forms, placing rebar, and concrete for the floodwall with a scheduled concrete pour this week.

The new parking area south of... Read on...

Winter Driving

Protect yourself and your passengers. Allow extra time to reach your destination during inclement weather. It takes only one unprepared or careless driver to slow or stop traffic.

Do not be that driver who shuts down the... Read on...

City of Mount Vernon 2014 Preliminary Budget

The Mayor’s proposed budget for 2014 is available for review.

Skagit County Jail Project Permitting Process

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Mount Vernon Downtown Flood Protection Project, Phase 2, Parking During Construction

Please contact the Mount Vernon Public Works Department with any questions (360) 336-6204.

Storefronts Mount Vernon New Displays

Storefronts Mount Vernon places artists’ projects into vacant retail real estate for short-term, pop-up activations. Please click on the following link for further information.

Community Survey Results

Respondents indicated that the top 5 essential services are Police, Fire, garbage collection, curbside recycling, and street maintenance.

Top priorities “now” are Public Safety, Economic Development, and Roads/Streets. ... Read on...

Dept of Commerce Designates Skagit as New Innovation Partnership Zone

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Skagit River Bridge

We are pleased that the permanent span for the Skagit River Bridge is now complete. As WSDOT continues the process of retrofitting the bridge, please check the following link for updates and current closure schedules.

Mount Vernon Featured in "Outdoors NW" Travel Article

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Agencies Set Scope of Environmental Impact Statement for Gateway Pacific Terminal Project

For additional information on the Gateway Pacific Terminal Project, go to http://mountvernonwa.gov/index.aspx?nid=529

City of Mount Vernon Receives AWC’s Municipal Excellence Award for Community Engagement

The award recognizes cities that have implemented innovative projects that significantly improve the quality of life for citizens, establish partnerships, and build community support. The Community Engagement award focuses... Read on...

Open Access Network in Mount Vernon Created More Jobs & Government Savings – Community Networks

Click on the link below to read the Institute for Local Self-Reliance's article about Mount Vernon's fiber optic network.

Pay Your City of Mount Vernon Utility Bill Online

The Finance Department has partnered with Paymentus Corporation to offer online bill pay for your City utility bill. You may make a one-time payment or set up scheduled payments. To access this feature click on the “Pay... Read on...

Virtual Tour of Phase II Waterfront Revitalization Project

Take the virtual tour of Mount Vernon’s Waterfront Revitalization Project Phase II - Coming soon in 2013!

City of Mount Vernon 2013 Legislative Priorities

Mayor Boudreau & Councilmembers Ragan & Hulst went to Olympia on 2/13 to share the City's legislative priorities with our State legislators.Top priority is to obtain State assistance funding Phase 3 of the Downtown Flood Control & Revitalization Project.