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Peekskill council approves settlement payment in federal case; one dissenting vote recorded

City of Peekskill Common Council (Committee of the Whole) · June 9, 2025
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Summary

Resolution J12 authorizing payment of settlement funds in a Southern District of New York civil case passed by majority; the vote was recorded with one 'No' from a council member during roll call.

The council approved resolution J12 to authorize the payment of settlement funds to resolve litigation against the City of Peekskill pending in the Southern District of New York (civil case number cited in the resolution). During the roll call on the item, one council member voted 'No' while the remainder voted 'Yes'; the mayor announced that the resolution carried by majority.

Clerk (Cassandra Redd) read the civil case number as part of the resolution text. A council member asked for a roll call on the measure, and the clerk recorded the individual votes. The mayor then stated, "Resolution j 12, carries by majority." No council debate over the settlement amount or terms appeared in the public record during the June 9 meeting.

City staff did not provide additional details about the settlement amount in the public discussion nor did the council identify the parties in discussion beyond the civil-case citation in the resolution text. Council direction was limited to adopting the resolution and completing the roll-call vote.

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