The Yonkers City Council is the

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of the city of

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. 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

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. Regular meetings are held every Tuesday of the month, with extra meetings to be held other days, if planned. The city is largest in

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and fourth largest in the state.

City Council

Committees

* Rules * Budget * Environmental Policy and Protection * Real Estate * Education * Intergovernmental Affairs * Municipal Operations and Public Safety * Community Service * Legislation and Codes

References

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External links

Yonkers City Council Website

Yonkers Government Website

Committee members

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