Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on January 28, 2026, and signed by the Acting Mayor on January 28, 2026, authorizing Council Member Turnquest-Jones to Attend the 2026 New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) Winter Legislative Meeting - (February 1-3, 2026; there is no cost to the City); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING COUNCILMEMBER
CYNTHIA TURNQUEST-JONES TO ATTEND THE
2026 NEW YORK CONFERENCE OF MAYORS
(NYCOM) WINTER LEGISLATIVE MEETING
WHEREAS, by letter dated January 21, 2026, the Legislative Assistant has requested legislation authorizing Councilmember Cynthia Turnquest-Jones to attend the NYCOM's Winter Legislative Meeting in Albany, New York, from February 1-3, 2026; and
WHEREAS, attendance at this conference will provide an opportunity to engage with elected officials from across the State and beyond, including legislative representatives; and
WHEREAS, such engagement will support the exchange of ideas, collaboration on public policy matters, and the advancement of the City's legislative and governmental interests; and
WHEREAS, all costs associated with attendance at this conference will be fully covered by Councilmember Turnquest-Jones, resulting in no financial impact to the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. Councilmember Cynthia Turnquest-Jones is hereby authorized to attend NYCOM's Winter Legislative Meeting in Albany, New York, from February 1-3, 2026.
Section 2. Appropriation and Expenditure. There is no cost to the City.
Section 3. Purpose and Reporting. Attendance at this conference will provide an opportunity to engage with elected officials from across the State and beyond, including legislative representatives. Such engagement will support the exchange of ideas, collaborat...
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