Mount Vernon, NY — Mount Vernon Democratic District Leader Kenny Plummer is facing mounting allegations of residency fraud, political manipulation, and ethical misconduct—but despite multiple formal complaints and even a written admission from Plummer himself, the Democratic Party has remained silent. The question now: What are they hiding?
Two Formal Complaints, Zero Response
Two separate complaints—one dated February 28, 2025, and another on June 12, 2025—have been submitted to the Westchester County Board of Elections and local Democratic officials, yet neither has received a response. The February letter detailed allegations that Plummer no longer resides at his claimed address of 14–16 Martens Place in Mount Vernon and has not lived there for several years. The more recent June letter included a text message from Plummer himself, in which he clearly admits that he and his wife do not live in Mount Vernon.
Despite this written admission, Democratic leadership has failed to take any action or even acknowledge receipt of the complaints.
Clear Violation of New York State Election Law
Under New York State law, district leaders must reside in the districts they represent. This isn’t optional or symbolic—it’s a legal requirement. Residency is defined by domicile: your true, fixed, and permanent home. By continuing to hold office while living elsewhere, Plummer is not only violating party ethics—he is potentially violating state election law.
This isn’t speculation. The law is clear. And so is the precedent.
There Is Already Case Precedent: Chris Johnson
The case of former Westchester County Legislator Chris Johnson serves as a direct legal precedent. Johnson was forced to resign after it was determined that he no longer resided in the district he was elected to represent. The ruling was swift and decisive because the law left no room for ambiguity. If you don’t live where you serve, you are ineligible—period.
So why is Kenny Plummer still sitting in power?
Political Influence and Developer Deals
Adding to the concern is Plummer’s dual role as a registered lobbyist. According to the complaints, he has allegedly used his political influence to steer candidate endorsements and push developer-backed projects, raising serious ethical concerns. Several sources allege a “quid pro quo” arrangement where Plummer uses his power within the party to deliver favorable outcomes to developers in exchange for political support.
This creates a dangerous overlap between private interest and public power, especially in a city already struggling with gentrification, housing instability, and political distrust.
Adding to the concern is a potential conflict of interest within the local Democratic infrastructure itself. The current Mount Vernon City Committee Chair is also reportedly employed under the Westchester County Board of Elections Commissioner—the very office tasked with investigating election law violations. This dual role raises serious ethical questions: how can complaints against District Leader Kenny Plummer be handled impartially when the person responsible for party oversight may also answer professionally to the same system being challenged? It creates a dangerous overlap of political loyalty and administrative authority, where legitimate complaints can be ignored, buried, or quietly dismissed to protect internal interests. At minimum, this relationship undermines public trust and demands that all future complaints bypass internal party channels and be directed to independent authorities.
A Deafening Silence
The silence from Democratic officials—particularly from the Westchester County Board of Elections and Mount Vernon Democratic leadership—has become deafening. They have not responded to letters. They have not addressed the evidence. They have not clarified their position on whether Plummer should remain in office.
Their inaction sends a troubling message: that some political operatives are above the law if they serve the right interests.
If the Westchester County Board of Elections continues to ignore the complaints and documented evidence—including Kenny Plummer’s own written admission that he does not reside in Mount Vernon—then the responsibility to uphold the law must fall to the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. The DA has a legal and ethical obligation to investigate potential violations of New York State Election Law, including voter fraud, false registration, and unlawful participation in party leadership under false pretenses. This is not a matter of political preference—it is a matter of protecting the public trust and ensuring that our democratic institutions operate under the rule of law. Allowing an individual to unlawfully hold political power while misrepresenting their legal residence not only corrupts the electoral process but also sets a dangerous precedent that erodes accountability at every level. When local oversight fails, the criminal justice system becomes the final line of defense for fair elections. The DA must act—not for politics, but for principle
And if the Westchester County District Attorney refuses to act—whether out of political caution or party loyalty—then this matter must escalate beyond county lines. All roads will then lead to U.S. Special Counsel Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice, whose job it is to uphold federal election integrity and investigate public corruption when local officials are compromised or unwilling to do so. This is bigger than Mount Vernon. When a political figure openly admits to violating election laws and yet faces no consequences, it becomes a federal issue—especially when that individual influences elections, candidate endorsements, and development deals tied to public policy. If local Democratic leaders and county prosecutors choose silence over accountability, they effectively become complicit. At that point, it becomes the duty of the Department of Justice to intervene and restore the rule of law where local enforcement has failed.
The Public Deserves Answers
Mount Vernon residents deserve leaders who play by the rules, not power brokers who manipulate the system. They deserve a party that protects the integrity of the process, not one that hides behind silence while clear violations go unaddressed.
The evidence has been presented. The legal precedent is established. Still, nothing is being done.
If local officials continue to ignore these violations, the next step will be to formally submit all documentation—including Plummer’s written admission—to the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for independent investigation.
This story is far from over. Black Westchester will continue to follow every development and hold every official accountable—no matter how high their position.
