Mayer Sworn In As State Senator Monday

ALBANY, NY — Shelley Mayer was sworn in Monday to represent the 37th State Senate District. Mayer, a Democrat from Yonkers, won in a special election April 24, running against Rye Republican Julie Killian. Mayer won with a margin of 58 percent to 42 percent.

The oath of office was administered by Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul in the senate chamber.

Mayer said she was honored to take the oath and thanked the voters for their trust.

“I am very proud of the campaign we ran, which focuses on the issues that matter to residents of the 37th Senate District: protecting property taxpayers, delivering for our public school students, passing common sense gun safety measures and addressing outdated sexual harassment polices,” she said, in a prepared statement.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer, who held the senate seat previously and whose resignation prompted the special election, said that Mayer is the kind of leader Westchester needs in the state Senate.

“Beginning today, our region can count on her to fight for what our neighbors believe in, and she will deliver on the agenda she has stood for throughout her entire career,” he said.

Mayer previously was state assemblywoman for the 90th Assembly District.

The 37 Senate District is comprised of the cities of Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains, the town and city of Rye and the towns of Bedford, Eastchester, Mamaroneck, Harrison and North Castle.

Photo caption: Shelley Mayer. Photo credit: Mayer campaign website.