City Council:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON RETROACTIVELY
APPOINTING GWEN JACKSON TO THE BOARD OF
ASSESSMENT REVIEW FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM
WHEREAS, pursuant to the New York State Real Property Tax Law, the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon is authorized to appoint members to the Board of Assessment Review; and
WHEREAS, the term of Mr. Rey Hollingsworth as a member of the Board of Assessment Review expired on September 30, 2025, thereby creating a vacancy on said Board; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and appropriate to fill said vacancy in order to ensure the continued and effective operation of the Board of Assessment Review; and
WHEREAS, New York State Real Property Tax Law requires that members of the Board of Assessment Review be residents of the City of Mount Vernon and possess extensive knowledge of the housing stock within the municipality; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Gwen Jackson is a resident of the City of Mount Vernon and possesses extensive knowledge and experience in real estate and buildings through her service as a code enforcement officer; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jackson is qualified to serve on the Board of Assessment Review and is recommended for appointment to a five (5) year term retroactively commencing October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2030; and
WHEREAS, newly appointed members of the Board of Assessment Review are required to complete training administered by New York State, and timely appointment is necessary to meet the training deadline of March 2026;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON:
Section 1. Appointment. Ms. Gwen Jackson is hereby appointed as a member of the Board of Assessment Review of the City of Mount Vernon to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of the term of Mr. Rey Hollingsworth.
Section 2. Term of Office. The appointment of Ms. Gwen Jackson shall be for a term of five (5) years, retr...
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