Mount Vernon Insider: City of Mount Vernon: 2023 Campaign Trail: RIchard Thomas Democrat for Mount Vernon Mayor: Where is the Future in Mt. Vernon?

 

Dear Mount Vernon,

Meet Jared Smith.

He is a young man who recently graduated from the Mt. Vernon Steam Academy and lives on the South Side of the city. He stopped me and asked, “Where is the future of the youth of Mt. Vernon?”

His question comes from a place of pain as he has lost friends Zyaire Fernandez (14) and Tamani Turner (18) to recent gun violence.

Jared’s simple, yet profound question is at the heart of every citizen’s concern about our beloved Mt. Vernon: "Where is the future for Mt. Vernon?"

The last Mt. Vernon State of the City address did not address this central question. It offered: No vision. No plan. No purpose. And No place for us in Mt. Vernon’s future.

Like Jared, the Mt. Vernon Police Benevolent Association (MVPBA) stated the administration offered a totally false account of the State of Mt. Vernon.

In fact, they said the description by City Hall was a “MAJOR Misrepresentation” and released data showing violent gun crime up a cumulative 150%!

The truth is no one is satisfied with the conditions of Mt. Vernon. Thankfully over 3,000 Mt. Vernonites signed my petition for Mayor, encouraging me to answer Jared’s question for the sake of Mt. Vernon’s future. To that end, here is my official video message addressing Jared’s main concerns while debunking City Hall’s false talk. In it, I revisit the past - acknowledging and owning past mistakes. I also take a hard look at today's dangerous conditions to offer you a proven vision with real safety and a results-based plan to reclaim Mt. Vernon's bright future. For now, I cannot thank you enough… because of dedicated believers like you, we are one step closer to getting on the Democratic ballot for Mayor in the June 27th Primary Election. The next step is the certification process with the Westchester County Board of Elections. Know that we expect opponents to challenge your right to choose in the upcoming Primary Election; however, we are prepared to defend your access to the ballot box and protect your right to vote! Stay tuned for updates and calls to action to defend Democracy so we can restore order and reignite growth in Mt. Vernon. With your continued support and VOTE FOR THE #THOMASPROMISE, we will make Mt. Vernon Safe, Clean, Fun, and Function again! Redeeming the #ThomasPromise will provide ALL Mt. Vernonites – especially Jared and the next generation – access to a "Future with Purpose" made for us, by us – The People! Only then will everybody know that "The Future is IN Mt. Vernon!" Yours in Service, Richard Thomas Former and Future Mayor of Mt. Vernon Tel. 914-297-8789 Email: info@votethomas.net