Shawyn Patterson-Howard
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Shawyn Patterson-Howard | |
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| 30th Mayor of Mount Vernon, New York | |
| Assumed office 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Politician, public administrator |
| Known for | First woman elected Mayor of Mount Vernon; first mayor in 20 years to win consecutive terms (2023 reelection) |
Shawyn Patterson-Howard is an American politician and public administrator serving as the 30th Mayor of Mount Vernon, New York. First elected in 2019, she became the first woman to hold the office. Her reelection in 2023 marked the first time in twenty years that a sitting Mount Vernon mayor won a second consecutive term.
Career
Mayor of Mount Vernon (2020–present)
Patterson-Howard assumed office in January 2020, shortly before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her administration has navigated multiple overlapping crises, including public health emergencies, climate challenges, criminal justice reform, aging infrastructure, and longstanding financial instability. Throughout these challenges, she has emphasized collaborative governance and resource-driven partnerships designed to support marginalized communities.
During her first term, Patterson-Howard and her leadership team secured over $350 million in public and private funding for infrastructure improvements, including the redevelopment of Memorial Stadium. Her administration led major upgrades to city services, including the modernization of Police, Fire, and Public Works fleets and the launch of the “Paving It Forward” street repair initiative.
Her tenure has also seen the establishment of several innovative programs and partnerships, such as:
- The Wellness Precinct
- Youth Diversion and Emerging Adult Justice Courts
- Mayors for a Guaranteed Income (MGI) pilot
- Expanded youth employment and workforce development initiatives
- Secured funding for the renovation of the Doles Center and the Armory
Professional Affiliations
Patterson-Howard serves on numerous national and local boards, commissions, and advisory groups, including:
- President, African American Mayors Association (AAMA)
- Vice Chair, Children, Health & Human Services Commission, U.S. Conference of Mayors
- National Co-Chair, Everytown’s Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG)
- Member, U.S. Department of State Assembly of Local Leaders
- Member, EPA Local Government Advisory Committee
- Champion Mayor, OECD Inclusive Growth Initiative
- Co-chair, Mayors Commission on Water Equity
Personal Life
Patterson-Howard is married to Marvin Howard. The couple have one daughter.
References
External links
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