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MICHAEL J. KHADER, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 733 YONKERS AVENUE SUITE 200) YONKERS, NEI W YORK 107% THLEPHONE: (914) 943.5529 FACSMUE: (P14) 4960618 ‘WHWXHADERLAW.COM. JACQUELINE M.1AMES, E59. ‘oF counse. December 15, 2014 VIA HAND DELIVERY Ms. Hina Sherwani City of Mt. Vernon 1 Roosevelt Square Mt. Vernon, New York Re: Demand for Response on Eligibility of Mayor Davis per Rules of Mt, Vernon Charter Dear Ms. Sherwani: This firm has been retained by Mt. Vernon residents and tax payers to represent them ‘ning the alleged violations of the Mt. Vernon City Charter (“charter”) by Mayor Ernest concei Davis Mayor Davis pleaded guilty to tax related crimes and pursuant to Article IV of the Mt. Vernon City Charter, it clearly states; Article IV: Officers and Elections § 25 Penalty for violation of duty, Any officer or employee who willfully violates or evades any provision of law, or of this chapter, or by culpable neglect of duty allows any public property to be lost to the City, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, in addition to the penalties imposed by law, shall on conviction forfeit his office or employment, Accordingly, it strongly appears that Mayor Ernest Davis became ineligible to serve in the capacity of Mayor of the City of Mt. Vernon upon his guilty plea in October 2014, Further, it is our understanding that your office is aware of the above provisions and willfully ignored public inquiries/statements at City run public meetings, and possibly official requests, seeking an opinion on this matter. Your office, as well as all other city officials, have an obligation and fiduciary duty to uphold and enforce the U.S. Constitution, New York State Constitution, and Charter of the City of Mt. Vernon. It is evident that the question regarding the eligibility of Ernest Davis to continue as Mayor of Mt, Vernon is one that you must answer. After review of the applicable statutes a written response is requested so my clients can explore all available remedies to enforce the City Charter I thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation. MICHAEL, J. KHADER, P.C. MJK/lv cc: Mayor Ernest Davis City Comptroller Maureen Walker City Council President Roberta Apuzzo City Council President Pro Tem Richard Thomas City Council Acting President Pro Tem Marcus A. Griffith City Councilperson]. Yuhanna Edwards City Councilperson Deborah Reynolds Keith Chilsom

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