City Council:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON,
NEW YORK, ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT COMMUNITY EVENT AND
DESIGNATING ITS OBSERVANCE IN PERPETUITY
Whereas, by correspondence dated July 22, 2026, the Acting Commissioner / Chief of Operations of the Department of Public Safety requested that the City Council authorize the establishment of National Night Out as an annual City-sponsored community event to be observed on the first Tuesday of August, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., unless otherwise modified pursuant to this Ordinance; and further requested that such annual observance be memorialized in perpetuity through the enactment of this Ordinance, to be known and cited as the "National Night Out Annual Community Event Ordinance"; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of fostering strong partnerships between law enforcement, residents, businesses, community organizations, and neighborhood groups to promote public safety and improve the quality of life for all citizens; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety has requested that the City Council authorize and memorialize the City's participation in the annual National Night Out program; and
Whereas, National Night Out is a nationwide community-building campaign designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anti-crime initiatives, strengthen neighborhood spirit, enhance police-community partnerships, and send a clear message that neighborhoods are united in preventing crime; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon has successfully hosted National Night Out through the generous support of community organizations, local businesses, volunteers, sponsors, and residents whose contributions have made the event a meaningful annual tradition; and
Whereas, the event provides an opportunity for residents to engage with members of the Department of Public Safety and other City dep...
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