Judge Peter Davis Announces Candidacy For Mount Vernon City Court Judge

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Judge Peter Davis Announces Candidacy for Mount Vernon City Court Judge

Mount Vernon, NY– Judge Peter Davis today announced his candidacy for Mount Vernon City Court Judge in the Ninth Judicial District, bringing more than 30 years of legal experience and a deep commitment to justice, equity, and public service to the race. Judge Davis was first appointed as an Associate Judge of the Mount Vernon […]

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