Mount Vernon City Council Meeting - September 9, 2026

The Mount Vernon City Council meeting held on September 9, 2026, included presentations from various community organizations applying for funding through House Bill 1590, which allocates sales and use tax revenue to support affordable housing, homeless services, and mental and behavioral health programs for at-risk populations. Organizations such as Catholic Community Services, Skagit YMCA, New Earth Recovery, Salem Lutheran Church, Children of the Valley, Family Promise, Welcome Home Skagit, and Community Action of Skagit County presented their funding requests, outlining how the grants would support housing stability, recovery programs, youth shelters, and case management services. The council was informed that approximately one million dollars is available for allocation, with decisions expected in upcoming meetings. Additionally, the council approved an art project funded by a lodging tax grant to install artwork on four downtown signal boxes, awarding $300 to each selected artist. No executive session was held.