Reginald J. Johnson has been named as a replacement for Lawrence Cunningham as Democratic candidate for Peekskills Common Council. As a Peekskill homeowner, I am running to lower taxes while protecting vital city services, Johnson said. I will work closely with the school district to develop innovative extracurricular activities for our young people and protect our green spaces for our families.
Cunningham, who had originally been announced as a candidate for Common Council with fellow newcomer Kathy Talbot, learned soon afterwards that he was legally banned from running by the federal Hatch Act, which regulates the political rights of federal employees.
Johnson was born and raised in Mount Vernon. He moved to Peekskill seven years ago with his wife Pam and their three daughters. An Assistant County Attorney in the Westchester County Department of Law since 2001 and an adjunct professor in the paralegal program at Mercy College since 2004, Johnson holds a law degree from Pace University. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1994. Johnson is also a member of the Black Democrats of Westchester County. He also currently serves on the citys Zoning Board of Appeals.
As a Peekskill homeowner, I am running to lower taxes while protecting vital city services, said Johnson, I will work closely with the school district to develop innovative extracurricular activities for our young people and protect our green spaces for our families.
Johnson will join Kathy Talbot and current Deputy Mayor Don Bennett in running for four-year terms on the council. Incumbent Democrats Joe Schuder and Patricia Riley will not seek a second term. Mayor Mary Foster is running for a third two-year term, while Peekskill Democratic Committee Chair Mike Kane is challenging former Mayor John Testa for the District 1 seat on the Westchester County Legislature.
Cunningham, an employee of the Countys Department of Transportation, said that while unable to run for office, he will remain committed to staying active in the city. This will not stop my involvement in the community, Cunningham said. I am more determined than ever to make this city the best in the state.
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