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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.

• Video of the committee presentation HERE
• City Council ad...

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...

City's Efforts to Address Homelessness

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

Problem Elimination & Reduction Team (PERT) - 2018 Year End Report

Four Codes Allowing for Accommodations for the Homeless

Ordinance 3780&n...

FEMA Approves Flood Protection System

• The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued the City of Mount Vernon a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for the City’s flood protection infrastructure (floodwall) - click HERE to view
• The City’s preliminary work on the floodw...

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...

Driving & Walking in Roundabouts

We receive a number of questions about roundabouts in the City of Mount Vernon. And while studies show that roundabouts are generally much safer than traditional stop sign or signal-controlled intersections, there is certainly a learning curve that a comm...

City of Mount Vernon 2018 Goals - Year End Report

Please click on the link to view the City of Mount Vernon's Strategic Goals and Work Plan.2019-2021 Strategic Goals Chart 2018 City of Mount Vernon Strategic Goals & Work Plan - Year End Report

Emergency Shelter Interim Regulations

On March 13, 2019 Mount Vernon City Council passed Ordinance 3780 declaring an emergency, adopting interim control regulations for severe weather shelters to provide temporary housing of the homeless during severe weather events.

Go Mobile with the City of Mount Vernon's Mobile App

Staying current on City-related events and postings has become much easier for local residents. A mobile version of the City's webpage is now available for all Apple and Android phone users.“The app can be downloaded to a phone in about a minute...

City of Mount Vernon 2019 Legislative Priorities

At their November 14 meeting, City Council gave final approval to Mayor Boudreau’s proposed list of 2019 Legislative Priorities for the City of Mount Vernon.The list was formed in partnership with the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) and i...