City Council:
A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING COMMISSIONERS
OF DEEDS FOR THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON
Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of the laws governing the reappointment of Commissioners of Deeds, the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon is authorized to appoint qualified individuals to serve as Commissioners of Deeds; and
Whereas, Section 14 of the Charter of the City of Mount Vernon, states that the Mayor shall appoint as many Commissioners of Deeds as authorized by the City Council; and
Whereas, the City Council has determined that the number of Commissioners of Deeds to be appointed by the Mayor is to be no more than 100; and
Whereas, the following individuals have been recommended for appointment as Commissioners of Deeds for the City of Mount Vernon for a term of two (2) years, commencing on March 12, 2025, and expiring on March 11, 2027:
1. Cranson Johnson, Deputy Commissioner of Assessment
2. Damani Bush, Commissioner of Public Works
3. Dana Gardner, Secretary to Commissioner of Public Works
4. Dior Phillips, Business Systems Analyst/Health Benefits Administrator
for Board of Water Supply
5. Gregory Addison, Deputy Chief of Police
6. Debbie Burrell-Butler, Director of Youth Bureau
7. Dena T. Williams, Deputy Director of Youth Bureau
8. Kim Knotts, Housing Inspector
9. Teneil Peters, Commissioner of Human Resources
10. Stephen M. James
11. James White, Business Owner
12. Oscar Davis Jr., Business Owner
13. Jaevon Boxhill, City Councilman
Whereas, the expiration date for their current appointment is February 22, 2025, and it is in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon to reappoint these individuals to ensure the continued efficient administration of duties requiring the certification of Commissioners of Deeds; Now, Therefore, be it
Resolved, that the above-listed individuals are hereby reappointed as Commissioners of Deeds for the City of Mount Vernon for a two-year term, effective March 12, 2025, and terminating on March 11, 2027; Be It Further
Resolved, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to take all necessary steps to implement this resolution.
Resolved, this ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the City Council.