Mount Vernon Insider: City of Mount Vernon: 2023 Campaign Trail: Richard Thomas Democrat for Mount Vernon Mayor: Satisfied with Mount Vernon's Nightmare Conditions? NO! Reject the Status Quo! Redeem the Thomas Promise!

 

Dear Mount Vernon, We must WIN the future! The sad truth is the current administration created losing conditions that made Mt. Vernon dangerous, dirty, and deadly. No one is satisfied with this nightmare version of our beloved community. It’s clear that our community is at a crossroads to determine the best way forward for safety, sustainable growth, and empowerment for all the citizens of our city. It’s time to make Mt. Vernon safe, clean, fun, and work for you again! I have a proven vision, proven plans, along with the compassion, courage, and competence in changing Mt. Vernon for good. From new bridges to revitalizing parks to fiercely protecting the people, I have been in the fight… and it wasn’t always easy. I’ve spent these last few years reflecting on my term as Mayor. And while I will be the first to admit that my tenure had its challenges, I believe what I experienced has positioned me to understand how we as a city can come together, use what we have, and move forward to redeem the American dream. As I seek a second chance as Mayor, I ask for your vote, support, and signature to get on the ballot for Mayor in the upcoming Mt. Vernon Democratic primary election on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Accordingly, if you are a registered Democrat in Mt. Vernon, or know a registered Democrat in Mt. Vernon that wants to support my candidacy, please call us at 914-297-8789 or email us at info@votethomas.net to connect on signing our Democratic petition as soon as possible. In the days ahead, I look forward to discussing in detail some of my top priorities that include: • Public Safety • Tax Reform • New Parking Garages • Senior Services • Climate Change • Green Housing • Smooth Streets & Pothole Patrol • Sewers, Bridges, & Sidewalks • Real Economic Development • Youth Sports & Tech Engagement On Day 1, immediate action will be taken to reactivate the Police School Resource Officer program to stop active shooters and push back on bullying in schools – both online and offline. We will bring back the Mt. Vernon Animal Shelter and reopen the Senior Center and Rose Y programs-which services differently abled people-that were shut down and abandoned by the current administration. Under my proven economic policies, we will expand the tax base (again) with thriving businesses that produce hundreds of jobs and roll back the middle-class crushing Patterson-Howard taxes on water, sewers, and sanitation. Additionally, we will get illegal guns off the streets and crack down on crime to secure public safety. Let’s Restore Order and Reignite Growth for the People of Mt. Vernon! Against all odds, we did it before… and by working together we can do it again. Join us and help us make Mt. Vernon the City of Happy Homes again! Sincerely, Richard Thomas Former Mayor City of Mt. Vernon Tel. 914-297-8789 Email: info@votethomas.net P.S. The Mt. Vernon Democratic primary election for Mayor is on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. We need Democrats that are registered in Mt. Vernon to sign our petition to get on the ballot. Please call us at 914-297-8789 or email us at info@votethomas.net to connect on signing our Democratic petition for Mayor ASAP!!