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Mount Vernon council candidates focus on housing, public safety and fiscal constraints at forum
Summary
Two candidates for Mount Vernon City Council presented priorities at a League of Women Voters forum, highlighting affordable housing, public safety and budget challenges; both urged targeted growth and grant‑seeking rather than broad sprawl.
At a League of Women Voters forum, Mount Vernon City Council candidates Demi Damon and Stephanie Lejuez said affordable housing, public safety and fiscal responsibility should guide council decisions as the city plans for future growth.
Both candidates emphasized housing availability for wage earners and seniors, and both urged the city to pursue targeted, sustainable development rather than unchecked expansion.
Stephanie Lejuez said her top budget priority is addressing the housing shortage and attracting “small developers who really have a stake in Mount Vernon.”…
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