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Mount Vernon council adopts PIO position, approves grant and appropriations measures
Summary
On March 23 the council adopted an ordinance establishing compensation for a community development/public information officer and passed two resolutions creating budget lines and supplemental appropriations for a probation incentive grant and an OWDA wastewater design loan; several other ordinances received first or second readings.
Mount Vernon — The City Council on March 23 adopted an ordinance establishing compensation, benefits and terms of employment for a community development/public information officer and approved multiple housekeeping resolutions that create budget lines and authorize supplemental appropriations for grants and loans.
Councilmember Miss Kener moved adoption of Ordinance 2026-05, which sets the pay and terms for the new community development/public information officer role. Supporters said the role will centralize external-facing…
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