Resident raises problems with council contact info, public postings and requests code enforcement officer
Jul 6, 2026
Robinette Banister told the council several public email addresses listed online are incorrect, said posted time/date stamps must comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act, and urged the city to hire a code enforcement officer to address property maintenance issues.
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Robinette Banister, who said her family has deep ties to Mount Vernon, told the council she had repeatedly tried to contact members by email but that several addresses appear to be incorrect and messages are being returned. She asked the council to correct the email listings to improve transparency and public access.
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