Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard appointed Lyndon Williams a City Court judge following the elevation of Adrian Armstrong to the New York State Court of Claims. Williams will serve the remainder of Armstrong”™s term and run for election in November. He was selected after a thorough vetting and interview process before the mayor”™s judicial committee, chaired by William O. Wagstaff III.
“As a former drug court coordinator the years I served at the Mount Vernon City Court gave me a unique insight on the challenges and needs of the community. My choice is reflective of my experience during that time,” said Patterson-Howard.
Williams said, “Over the past 12 years, I have served the residents of Mount Vernon with dignity, effectiveness and dedication, as their county legislator, and provided leadership on the Westchester County Board of Legislators. I intend to bring the same dedication and leadership skills in working with my colleagues on the Mount Vernon City Court to ensure equality, justice and fairness in our judicial system as well as protecting the safety and well-being of our residents and families.”
