Municipal government in New York
Yonkers City Council |
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New session started | January 1, 2022 |
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City Council President | Lakisha Collins-Bellamy ( D) since January 1, 2022 |
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Majority Leader | Tasha Diaz ( D) since January 1, 2020 |
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Minority Leader | Mike Breen ( R) since January 1, 2018 |
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| Seats | 7 |
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Political groups | Majority caucus
Minority caucus
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Length of term | 4 years |
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| Salary | $48,000/year.[1] |
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Last election | November 5, 2019
(3 seats) |
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Next election | November 2, 2021
(4 seats) |
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The Yonkers City Council is the legislative branch of the city of Yonkers, New York. and uses a strong Mayor-Council government. The city elects six councilmen, each serving four year terms and an at-large member which is called the City Council president, all serving for four years at a time and subject to two-term limits. Regular meetings are held every Tuesday of the month, with extra meetings to be held other days, if planned.[2] The city is largest city in Westchester County, New York and is the fourth largest in the state.[3]
