Chat with Mayor Matt
Mayor Matt Starr chats with different stakeholders regarding the business and activities with the City of Mount Vernon, Ohio. The purpose of the program is to provide citizens the opportunity to hear more intricate workings of city business - inside local government as well as activities happening around the City of Mount Vernon.
Podcasting since 2021 • 22 episodes
Chat with Mayor Matt
Latest Episodes
Ohio HB 335 Threatens to Eliminate Inside Millage
Ohio HB 335 threatens to eliminate inside millage — the guaranteed funding our city uses for streets, safety, and services. This bill undermines the Ohio Constitution and puts local budgets in jeopardy. Listen now to understand what’s ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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6:21
Why Senate Bill 104 is a Problem for Mount Vernon
In this episode of Chat with Mayor Matt, I explain how SB 104 would take away our ability to regulate short-term rentals — and why that matters to your street, your safety, and your city.This bill puts investor profits above com...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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5:01
HB 113 - Why HB 113 Threatens Mount Vernon's Future
Why HB 113 Threatens Mount Vernon’s Future In this episode of Chat with Mayor Matt, I break down how House Bill 113 could halt Mount Vernon’s ability to grow — even when landowners and developers want to partner with the cit...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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4:54
Ohio House Bill 92
In this week’s Chat with Mayor Matt, Mayor Matt Starr of Mount Vernon breaks down why House Bill 92 is a bad deal for our city and others like us. The proposed bill protects negligent landlords and sticks responsible residents w...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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5:28
Focus on the Arts - Kenyon College's The Gund and The Annex
There can be a special relationship between the arts community and the local government. In previous episodes, we have spoken about the performing arts. This episode focuses on the visual arts in our community.Our partners at Kenyon ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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