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We are all Scientists

Local Marine Biologist and teacher Dr. Jesus Perez came to the library and taught families simple experiments they could do at home using ingredients found your own kitchen. Dr. Perez showed children how to use science notebooks to make observations in th...

Family Art Nights

Family Art Nights

We hosted 2 family art nights where we learned about the lives of famous Mexican painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. We read picture book biographies about both painters and then created our own art following their examples. For the Fr...

Celebrate July 4th Safely & Legally

A reminder that the only time that fireworks are legal in the city of Mount Vernon is on July 4^th, from noon to midnight. 

Purchase only legal fireworks (available at licensed fireworks stands in Mount Vernon). Legal fireworks include novelty and ...

Yard Waste Facility Closed on July 4th

The City's Yard Waste Facility will be closed on Saturday, July 4th in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Detailed Information about our Police Department

Food Supply Chain Innovation Contest

NW Innovation Resource Center Announces Launch of Amazon Catalyst Competition to Discover and Reward Big Ideas around Food Supply Chain and the City of Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon residents are encouraged to submit their proposals for the chance to...

Map of Mount Vernon Restaurant Services

City mapping expert, Jacob Milner, has answered Mayor Boudreau’s call to create a tool that allows residents to determine which local restaurants are open for take-out and delivery. This online interactive map is designed for both customer conve...

Mount Vernon City Budget for 2020

Please click the link to view the 2020 budget document.

City Work on Affordable Housing Codes

On September 18, 2019 staff presented the completed work on housing code aimed to spur multifamily development and bonafide affordable housing in the City. This work has been underway since late 2017.  Public hearings to result in the adoption of...

City's Efforts to Address Homelessness

City Efforts to Address HomelessnessProblem Elimination & Reduction Team (PERT) - Actions to Date (4/8/19)

Four Codes Allowing for Accommodations for the Homeless

Ordinance 3780 : Declaring an emergency, adopting interim control regulations for...

Safe Parking Ordinance

On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, Mount Vernon City Council approved an emergency ordinance that establishes regulations for overnight parking in church parking lots. The “Limited Temporary Homeless Encampment” ordinance, commonly refe...

Mount Vernon Fire Department 'Levels Up'

For Immediate Release

Contact: Peter Donovan

(360) 630-6246

peterd@mountvernonwa.gov

August 5, 2019

MOUNT VERNON—Property owners in the city of Mount Vernon may soon benefit from the results of the Mount Vernon Fire Department’s m...