Yonkers, NY --Mayor Mike Spano on January 25, 2012, announced that he has selected County Legislator Bernice Spreckman to serve in the honorary position of Senior Affairs Liaison to the Mayor.
Legislator Spreckman, who currently represents the 14th County Legislative seat, previously served as a Yonkers City Councilmember, Vice Mayor and was elected the first female president of the New York State Councilman's Association.
"Bernice's hard work and dedicated service to Yonkers as an elected official, community advocate and long-time resident has improved the quality of life of so many residents in our city," said Mayor Spano. "She is a leader who has always stood as a strong voice for the issues important to our seniors and I am honored to have the opportunity to work with her."
Legislator Bernice Spreckman said, "I am excited and deeply honored to join Mayor Spano in helping bring about a new direction for Yonkers and look forward to continuing my efforts to improve the quality of life of our senior residents."
