"Welcome to the City of Vernon. My family has been associated with this City since my grandfather co-founded it in 1905. As you might imagine, the City holds a special place for me as well as all those who have worked to make it as successful as it is. I now invite you to become better acquainted with our unique City. On behalf of the City and its associates, we welcome you!"

Mayor Leonis Malburg was born in the City of Vernon and is the grandson of John B. Leonis (one of the three original founders of the City of Vernon). Mayor Malburg joined the Vernon City Council in 1956 and has served continuously ever since. He became mayor in 1974.