CITY COUNCIL

ONE ROOSEVELT SQUARE, ROOM 104

MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550
(914) 665-2352 · FAX (914) 668-6044
www.cmvny.com
DELIA M. FARQUHARSON
CITY COUNCILWOMAN

CHAIR, STANDING COMMITTEE ON

PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES

CO-CHAIR, STANDING COMMITTEE ON

LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS

January 28, 2020

I was informed this afternoon that the Deputy City Clerk Lauren Carter was dismissed by City Council
member Marcus Griffith. I was not aware, and I disagree with this decision.

I subsequently conferred with two other council members who told me that they too were ignorant of this
decision, and they did not agree with the decision at this time.

A competent deputy city clerk with nine years of experience in the office is not being afforded the
opportunity to elevate to the office of clerk, as has been granted to many deputies before her. This is being
done to make way for political favors, and a political appointment in the office of the city clerk. What is also
curious is that the budget proposes wage increases for the position of the Deputy Clerk and City Clerk.

The office of the City Clerk performs an important function in the city and must be staffed competently to
support the work of the city council members.

Respectfully,

Delia M. Farquharson, LCSW

Councilwoman
City of Mount Vernon, New York
646 397 2590