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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Mount Vernon public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Budget Reporting
Mount Vernon just dropped its latest state budget reports online, so you can easily check out where your tax dollars are actually going. It's a quick way to see how the city is handling its money without digging through boring paperwork.
Federal Funding Plan
Mount Vernon is starting to plan how it will spend federal housing and community development money for PY 2026. If you want a say in where neighborhood improvement cash actually goes, now's the time to pay attention.
School Budget
Mount Vernon voters just shot down the school budget, leaving the district scrambling to figure out how to fund classrooms without hiking your local taxes even more. City leaders are currently rushing to piece together a new plan before things get really tight.