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Mount Vernon
910 Cleveland Avenue
P.O. Box 809
Mount Vernon WA, 98273
Phone
(360) 336-6211
Fax
(360) 336-0623
Email
mvmayor@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us
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Mayor Bud Norris would like to welcome you to the City of Mount Vernon
Your local government has a strong commitment to community. We are proud of what we do and know that you are also. Your interest and support of our area ensures a successful, vibrant community. This site provides valuable Mount Vernon government, community, business, visitor and historical information as well as links to other government and business sites. Thanks for visiting us, we hope you enjoy your stay!
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| CITY NEWS |
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| Mount Vernon Receives Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency Maps |
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The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) produced the revised Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for Mount Vernon on Thursday, July 1.
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| Mount Vernon Downtown Flood Protection and Revitalization Project Update |
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The City has completed engineering plans for the flood protection measure. These plans were submitted to FEMA for review under the Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) review process in February 2009. The City received comments from FEMA on October 8, 2009 and responded with additional information submitted to FEMA on January 4, 2010. FEMA has 90 days to review the additional information and respond back to the City, which is anticipated the first part of April 2010. Click on "Read More" below for further information.
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| Main Street "Save" Earns National Award |
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation recently honored the Washington State Main Street Coalition with a 2010 Main Street Leadership Award. This award, presented at the Main Street Awards Ceremony during the National Main Streets Conference in Oklahoma City, recognizes creative approaches to commercial district revitalization challenges. Click on the link below to continue reading.
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| Shoreline Master Program |
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The public is encouraged to review and comment on the City's Shoreline Master Program. Please use the following links to review the Shoreline Master Program and associated appendices. Presently there is a public hearing scheduled before the Planning Commission on August 3, 2010 and before the City Council on September 1, 2010. Please refer to the Process Summary for more detail.
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| Sewer Rate Changes Effective April 1, 2010 |
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The City of Mount Vernon has changed the method of billing residential customers for sewer service. Historically, the City has charged a flat rate (currently $41.60 per month) to all residential customers. Effective April 1, 2010 the City began charging residential customers for sewer services based on a water consumption usage rate. This change will first be reflected on the billing received in May 2010. The Mount Vernon City Council adopted this rate change on March 10, 2010 per City Ordinance 3486. Click on the link below for details.
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| Mayor's Spring Newsletter |
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The Mayor's Spring newsletter can be viewed by clicking on the link below.
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| Important Notice about City of Mount Vernon Office Hours |
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Due to extremely difficult budget constraints, the City offices listed under "Read More" will be closing every Friday at 4:30 P.M. beginning on January 1, 2010. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and thank you for your help, patience and understanding in this matter.
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| Mount Vernon in the News |
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Click on the link below to read the recent news about Mount Vernon.
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Calendar of Events
Mount Vernon Farmers Market
5/29/2010 - 10/16/2010
Saturdays, 9am-1pm, downtown Mount Vernon at the revetment. Fresh picked organic & local produce, flowers, plants, locally made cheese, bread, jewelry, soaps & skin care products, and much more!
Wednesday Farmers Market
6/9/2010 - 9/22/2010
1:30-5:30pm, Skagit Valley Hospital. Many of the same farm vendors as the Saturday market, but in a smaller setting. Come visit for a midweek supply of local produce!
Little Mountain Trail Work Parties
7/24/2010 - 12/11/2010
Volunteer trail building at Little Mountain Park is underway. If you're interested in helping please come to a volunteer work party at 10am-4:30pm on July 24, August 14 & 28, and additional dates listed in the attached flyer.
Skagit County Fair
8/11/2010 - 8/14/2010
Great entertainment all day long! Carnival,live music, food, animal exhibits, and much more. $3 admission on August 11 until 3pm! Cost is $7 adults and $6 seniors & students at other times.
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