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Mayor-elect Davis Intends to Appoint Indelicato to Commissioner of Planning and Community Development

Mount Vernon, NY – City of Mount Vernon Mayor-elect Ernest D. Davis yesterday announced he intends to appoint Charlene M. Indelicato as Commissioner of Planning and Community Development.  In this capacity, Ms. Indelicato will assume the positions of Commissioner of Planning, Urban Renewal Agency Director and Industrial Development Agency Director.

 

Mayor-elect Davis stated, “My goal in hiring Ms. Indelicato is to bring her wealth of experience in municipal planning and administration to our city.”

Ms. Indelicato has served in local government for over 20 years, as Corporation Counsel and City Manager of the City of New Rochelle and, more recently, as Westchester County Attorney where she supervised over one hundred employees.   

Recommendations of Inspector General Schorr Over Mrijaj Hiring Requested By JOAN GRONOWSKI

Hello Dan,

I have a few questions after giving your report a cursory read.  I will leave the finer points to our counsel and my colleagues who remain on the city council.

Again, I have just given the report a once-over.  I see your "conclusions" but no "recommendations."

Inspector General Schorr Issues Report Regarding Mrijaj Appointment to Yonkers Parking Authority

Download YPA Executive Director Report

The report noted above was undertaken at the behest of Yonkers Mayor-elect Mike Spano and a majority of Yonkers City Councilmembers in a letter dated December 13, 2011, which request, in part, Inspector General Dan Schorr "Initiate a review of the recent action of the Yonkers Parking Authority, wherein a four year contract was granted to Lisa Mrijaj, whose position is that of the present Chief of Staff to Yonkers Mayor Phil Amicone. Inspector General Dan Schorr was asked to review the validity of the contract and appointment of Ms. Mrijaj to determine if her hiring was properly conducted and conformed to civil service laws as may be required.

Westchester On the Level - December 29, 2011

Yonkers Mayor-Elect Mike Spano yesterday announced the designation of Susan Gerry as Deputy Mayor, Steven Levy as Chief of Staff, and Christina Gilmartin as Director of Communications. Co-host Hezi Aris will discuss their respective appointments during the first hour, from 10 - 12 Noon on December 29, 2011. Also discussed will be the rezoning legislation that passed the Yonkers City Council's Special Meeting of December 28th, and the infighting for dominance among the Democrats and Republicans for Majority and Minority leadership and the stipend that goes along with it. Listen live at http://www.BlogTalkRadio.com/WestchesterOnThe Level and join the conversation by call toll-free to 1-877-674-2436.

Mayor-Elect Spano Announces Choices for Deputy Mayor, Chief of Staff, and Communications Director

Yonkers Mayor-Elect Mike Spano today announced the designation of Susan Gerry as Deputy Mayor. Spano also announced the appointment of Steven Levy as Chief of Staff and Christina Gilmartin as Director of Communications. 

Westchester On the Level with Narog and Aris - December 28, 2011

U.S. Congressional candidate Mark Rosen will open the  10 - 11 am opening hour with host Hezi Aris on December 28, 2011. From 11 am to 12 Noon a revelation of illegal conduct having taken place in the City of Mount Vernon at the highest levels of government. And an advisement of Yonkers Mayor-elect Mike Spano's disignees for his administration. For the post of Director of Communications, C.G.,  and for Deputy Mayor, S.G., and Chief of Staff, still unknown.  (Listen live at http://www.BlogTalkRadio.com/WestchesterOnThe Level and join the conversation by call toll-free to 1-877-674-2436.

Mount Vernon City Council President Watts Insulted by Mayor-elect Davis’ Public Admonishment of Her, Mayor Young, and Comptroller Walker

Letter to the Editor By KAREN WATTS

The Council has been working very hard to get this budget process moving. Letters involving the concerns of the Council about the timeliness of the budget process were sent to the Office of the Mayor as far back as August - another in September, and yet another in November. If the budget had been presented on time, there would have been plenty of opportunities for all of these meetings to take place and still meet all deadlines.

Special Meeting of the Yonkers City Council - December 28, 2011

A Committee Of The Whole Meeting Will Be Held Prior To This Special Council Meeting At 5:30 P.M.

We, The Undersigned Members Of The City Council, Pursuant To Rule 1.2 Of The City Council Rules, Do Hereby Call A Special Meeting Of The City Council, To Be Held On Wednesday, December 28, 2011 At 6:00 P.M. In The City Council Chambers, Fourth Floor, City Hall, Yonkers, New York  For The Following Purpose; To Discuss And Take Action On:

Mount Vernon Mayor-elect Davis Notes Illegal Inaction by Present Board of Estimate & Contract

MOUNT VERNON, NY -- December 27, 2011 -- Mount Vernon Mayor-elect Ernest Davis last night issued a letter of rebuke of the three members of the Mount Vernon Board of Estimate & Contract for their still not having adopted an annual estimate/budget for the FY 2012 as required by the law of the City of Mount Vernon. The Board of Estimate & Contract consists of the present Mayor Clinton I. Young, jr., Comptroller Maureen Walker, and City Council President Karen Watts. The letter is to be hand delivered to each of the aforementioned during the morning hours today.

Westchester On the Level with Narog and Aris - December 27, 2011

A review of the continuing changes on the Yonkers political landscape is scrutinized this morning with input by co-hosts Richard Narog and Hezi Aris during the 10 - 11 am opening hour. From 11 am to 12 Noon a revelation of illegal conduct taking place in the City of Mount Vernon at the highest levels of government. Listen live at http://www.BlogTalkRadio.com/WestchesterOnThe Level and join the conversation by call toll-free to 1-877-674-2436.

Happy Kwanzaa Yonkers

 

The Yonkers Tribune wish you a harvest of smiles, love of friends and family and abundance of happiness.

Westchester On the Level Looks Back to Decipher the Vision Expected Tomorrow

A lookback will give us a jumping start in what may be expected tomorrow with regard to the political landscape in Yonkers. The show will be heard from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. The guest is Hezi Aris. Listen live at http://www.BlogTalkRadio.com/WestchesterOnThe Level and join the conversation by call toll-free to 1-877-674-2436.

Read The Westchester Guardian - December 29, 2011 Edition

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Merry Christmas Yonkers!

Merry Christmas to the families of Yonkers, their colleagues, and friends. Happy New Year, too, from all of us at the Yonkers Tribune.