Peekskill Election Update: Dems Hold Onto City Hall

PEEKSKILL, NY — The Democrats held onto City Hall in Peekskill. In general, voters preferred the incumbents' arguments citing the city's economic growth under their management and saying they want to make sure it benefits all residents. Mayor Andre Rainey picked up 59 percent of the vote.

The challengers said City Hall is plagued by incivility and opaque decision making.

Here are unofficial results from the Westchester County Board of Elections. Absentee and affidavit ballots must be counted before the election can be certified.

Peekskill Mayor

• Andre K. Rainey - 2,875
• Vincent A. Vesce - 2,027

Peekskill Council (vote for 3)

• Vivian C. McKenzie - 2,671
• Kathleen E. Talbot - 2,602
• Patricia Riley - 2,698
• Lauren Brady - 2,015
• Marlon H. Mahon - 1,770
• Luis A. Segarra - 1,877

Peekskill residents also decided to support a larger budget for the Field Library. A proposition to increase the budget by $75,000 a year to $1,178,000 picked up the necessary votes.

• No - 1,533
• Yes - 3,090