WMIX News obtained a press release from the Mt. Vernon Mayor’s Office this evening stating that the sale of Mt. Vernon’s Water and Sewer systems is off.

In an emailed statement that appears to be from Mt. Vernon Mayor Mary Jane Chesley, “After due consideration, the City of Mt. Vernon will not proceed with any further negotiations or advancement of ratifying the Asset Purchase Agreement with Illinois American Water. The proposed Ordinance will not appear on the March 16, 2014 agenda or any future agendas during the term of the current Council. The Mt. Vernon City Council will pursue all local avenues to esnure the integry of its public infastructure systems.”

This is a developing story. Stay tuned to WMIX for the latest.

You may read the press release here:

 

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