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January 15, 2026

When Criticism Becomes “Misinformation”

How Mount Vernon Officials Are Reframing Dissent

As Mount Vernon residents question major policy decisions, officials have begun labeling criticism as “misinformation,” a shift that risks chilling public participation and weakening democratic accountability.

January 11, 2026

Comprehensive Plan, Planning

You Can’t Build Forward on Broken Systems

Mount Vernon’s Comprehensive Plan Is a Failure of Planning, Law, and Basic Competence

Mount Vernon’s Comprehensive Plan ignores failing infrastructure, sidesteps environmental review, and removes public safeguards, all while placing greater strain on neighborhoods already at their limits.

January 9, 2026

City Charter

Charter Amended to Codify Mayor’s Chief of Staff Roles

Positions Written into the Charter Without a Voter Referendum

Mount Vernon quietly amended its City Charter to codify the Mayor’s Chief of Staff roles—without a voter referendum—raising serious legal and democratic concerns.