WORKING FOR YONKERS' SUCCESS
Anthony Merante has been working for Yonkers' success. He understands that we are facing numerous challenges that affect the quality of life for our families. Anthony is determined to make a difference on the Yonkers City Council. Anthony Merante is uniquely qualified to help Yonkers succeed because he is a successful businessman, a long-time community leader, and an experienced CPA.
ANTHONY’S GOALS FOR YONKERS' SUCCESS
- Keep government spending under control and increase productivity
- Hold the line on property taxes
- Lessen the tax burden on homeowners through Smart Development
- Focus on improving and rebuilding Yonkers Public Schools
- Improve safety by greater community policing
- Address quality of life issues
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Saint John's University, Bachelor of Science, Accounting, 1982
- Certified Public Accountant since March 1987
- Member of New York State Society of CPAs since April 1988
PERSONAL
- Married 33 years to Yolanda, two children, Anthony Jr. 22, Gianna 16, and their dog Snoopy Rudolf
- 30-year Yonkers resident and homeowner
- Yonkers businessman, Anthony J. Merante CPA, P.C., Co-Owner and Vice-President, Westchester Kitchen & Bath, Inc.
- Children attended Yonkers Public Schools
- Parishioner of Annunciation–Our Lady of Fatima
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- President, 6 years, member 20 years, Sprain Lake Knolls Civic Association
- Member 15 years, former Treasurer First Precinct Community Council
- Spokesperson, Yonkers Education Advocates
- Member, Enrico Fermi Educational Fund
- Former Member, Patricia DiChiaro Elementary School PTA
- Former Member, Yonkers Middle/High School PTA
- Treasurer 7 years, member 15 years, Yonkers Columbus Day Celebration Committee, Celebration Chairman 2015 & 2016
- Annual Police National Night Out Food Coordinator