Council Member· January 2026 - December 2029
Cynthia Turnquest-Jones
Mount Vernon
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 2:16:25
- Avg per meeting
- 6:49
- Segments
- 2592
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Top issues during term (7)(Budget)
2027-2030 Budget Adoption
The Annual Estimate determines how much the city spends in 2027 and, ultimately, what homeowners and businesses pay in property taxes.
budget reporting
While checking the budget is free, the reports give you a clear look at how your tax dollars impact local spending and city projects.
Municipal Legal and Tax Settlements
Approximately $2 million annually in certiorari payouts and depressed land valuations.
School Tax Collection Reconciliation and Cash Flow
Involves multi-million dollar annual payments to the school district and state benefit arrears.
campaign finance violation
Taxpayer money could end up wasted on legal battles and fallout from yet another administration scandal.
federal funding plan
It dictates the allocation of substantial federal grants aimed directly at local housing and neighborhood projects.
school budget
Property owners could face major tax shakeups or sudden cuts as the district scrambles to find the cash.
Decisions during term (38)
Recorded while Turnquest-Jones was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
DPW budget line transfers
Set public hearing date for 2027 budget — Nov. 16
Public Works budget line-item transfers
Youth Bureau Budget Transfers
Finance Department Part-Time Personnel Budget Transfer
Youth Bureau Budget Transfers
Department of Finance Budget Transfer for Part-Time Personnel Costs
10/2026-4 Resolution Adopting 2027-2030 Budget
Fire Department Budget Transfer for Uniforms and Protective Equipment
Fire Department Budget Transfer for Uniforms and Equipment
Department of Public Works Budget Line Transfers
Item 10: DPW Budget Line Transfers
Youth Bureau Budget Transfer for Summer Safe Haven Program
Youth Bureau Budget Transfer for Summer Safe Haven Program (TMP-2241)
Emergency Demolition Budget Transfer at 230 South Second Avenue (TMP-2203)
Budget Transfer for City Hall Repairs and Relocation
2026 Budget Adjustment for Cook Position
DPW Budget Line Transfer
2026 Budget Adjustment - Cook - Nutrition
DPW Budget Line Transfer for Sanitation Equipment
Voting record (15)(Budget)
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