Mayor Appoints Errol McIntosh as Special Advisor on Memorial Field

Architect and Former Buildings Commissioner Volunteering His Time and Expertise

Mayor Richard Thomas has named Errol McIntosh to serve as his special advisor on the restoration of Memorial Field. McIntosh, a registered architect and former Mount Vernon Buildings Commissioner, will work directly with the mayor and other city officials to bring Memorial Field back to life as a center of sports and cultural activities in Mount Vernon and Westchester County.

“The job ahead is to finally return Memorial Field to the people of Mount Vernon,” said Mayor Thomas. “Errol has the professional expertise, local knowledge and longstanding relationships to help us get the job done. He is a leader and team player and I thank him for devoting his time, insights and energy to this important initiative.”

Moving forward on Memorial Field is one of five priorities that Mayor Thomas has suggested that he and the City Council work on jointly in 2018. Shut since 2007, the first step will be to excavate the site, crushing boulders, leveling the field, tearing down the grandstands and removing debris. That work could start by spring. While that is underway, plans for restoring the field and track would be drawn up and approved, followed by construction. Rebuilding the grandstands would take place after that.

“Memorial Field is a part of Mount Vernon’s history,” said McIntosh, who is volunteering his time. “I’m excited to ensuring that it becomes part of its future.”