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Charter forum proposes replacing elected comptroller with appointed finance professional
Summary
The Charter Review Commission recommended replacing Mount Vernon’s elected comptroller with an appointed chief financial officer or finance director, citing financial instability and the desire for credentialed fiscal management.
The Mount Vernon Charter Review Commission on May 8 recommended a charter amendment to replace the city’s elected comptroller with an appointed finance professional — described as a chief financial officer or finance director — selected for fiscal qualifications rather than by popular vote.
Brian Dwyer, a commission member who presented the recommendation, said the proposal is meant to address longstanding financial problems the city has faced. "For years, Mount Vernon has suffered from…
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