The race for Mount Vernon council is getting more crowded by the day. The latest candidate to announce their candidacy is former Mount Vernon Police Benevolent Association Nicolas Mastrogiogio on Tuesday, January 22nd via a Facebook Post.
Dear friends, family, and neighbors,
I’m thrilled to officially announce my candidacy for Mount Vernon City Council in the June 2025 Democratic Primary! Mount Vernon has always been my home and my heart. As a former police officer, PBA President, and small business owner, I’ve spent my life serving and advocating for people—fighting for fairness, accountability, and real solutions that make a difference in our community.
I’m running for City Council because our city deserves a government that works for you—not one bogged down by inefficiency or neglect. It’s time for new leadership, fresh ideas, and a voice of real opposition that will hold the status quo accountable, offer real solutions, and put Mount Vernon on a path to success.
My Vision for Mount Vernon – Here’s what I’ll fight for:
- Transparency & Accountability: Implement oversight measures to ensure our tax dollars are spent wisely.
- Safer Streets: Support community-based policing and invest in programs that tackle crime at its roots and strengthen the connection between Police Officers and the community.
- Economic Growth: Attract businesses that create good-paying jobs empower local entrepreneurs, attract shoppers from outside our city, and keep our local shoppers in Mount Vernon.
- Quality of Life: Restore our parks, fix our roads, and clean up the city to make Mount Vernon a place we’re proud to call home.
- Youth Empowerment: Create and support programs that give our youth opportunities, mentorship, and resources to keep them off the streets and on a path to success.
I’m not just another politician—I’m someone who understands what it means to roll up my sleeves and get things done. Together, we can transform Mount Vernon into the vibrant, thriving city it was meant to be.
**We Need Your Help to Get on the Ballot!**
The petition process is one of the first—and most important—steps in our campaign. Unfortunately, this administration has a troubling history of using and abusing the petition process to unfairly eliminate candidates they are afraid of. These tactics undermine democracy and silence your voice.
Together, we can fight back. My goal is to gather more signatures than ever before to make their attempts to disrupt democracy futile. This campaign is about us—our city, our future, and our fight for a fair and honest government. Let’s show the establishment that Mount Vernon’s voters cannot be silenced or intimidated. Let’s make Mount Vernon work for everyone! I’m counting on your support to bring bold leadership and real change to City Hall.
Together, we can move Mount Vernon forward. Feel free to reach out or contact us through our website at www.Mastro4Council.com
There are three seats up with Cathlin Gleason running for re-election, Danielle Browne the number vote getter just announced she is running for City Court Judge and Edward Poteat tells Black Westchester he will not be running for re-election. We are told it could be anywhere from 8-10 candidates running for these three seats during Mayor Shawyn Paterson Howard’s midterm election.
Stay tuned to Black Westchester as we will let you know when the other candidates officially announce in what promises to be a crowded City Council race.
