We believe in quality of life for Mount Vernon residents, protecting integrity while ensuring safety in neighborhoods. To provide excellent service and cut cost in municipal government to the best of our ability.

Mount Vernon is one of Indiana's early river towns, it is located in the most southern point of Indiana, and was established in 1816 on the bend of the Ohio River. Mount Vernon's population today according to the census bureau is 7,318 as of 2003. Southwind Maritime Center, located in Mt. Vernon, is one of three Indiana Ports. It is located on 745 acres with eight tenants, 240 acres are available on the waterway. Southwind Maritime Center allows access to all modes of transportation including state highway and rail, as well as the Ohio River. Southwind Maritime Center exported 3.36 million tons in 2004, which was a 45% increase from 2003.