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Council approves street closure for backpack giveaway; Mayor Pro Tem reminds veterans of upcoming picnic
Summary
Mount Vernon authorized a street closure on Aug. 10 for a Backpack Giveaway and Mayor Pro Tem Donte Moore announced a free veterans picnic on July 21 at the Rolland Lewis Building.
The Mount Vernon City Council granted a street-closure request for Lamar Avenue from 19th Street to 21st Street on Aug. 10, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. so Mrs. Spann can hold a Backpack Giveaway. City Manager Mary Ellen Bechtel presented the request and council approved the closure on a motion by Mike Young, seconded by Ray Botch.
Mayor Pro Tem Donte Moore reminded residents that Jefferson County veterans and their families are invited to a free picnic on Sunday, July 21 at the Rolland Lewis Building from noon to 2 p.m. During the meeting, Council Member Mike Young acknowledged Mrs. Spann for her years of work promoting the Backpack Giveaway.
The meeting record does not list additional logistical details for the street closure (traffic detour plans, permit conditions, or liability coverage); those items are typically handled by city staff and event organizers.
