Mayor Terrance Harvey has served the city of Newburgh, New York, as mayor for six years. First appointed in 2018 by the City Council after the passing of Mayor Judy Kennedy, Harvey was re-elected in a special election in 2018, for his first four-year term in 2019, and recently re-elected for his third term in November 2023. Before his time as Newburgh’s mayor, Harvey served on the City Council from 2016 to 2018 and as a history teacher.

Harvey released his first book of poetry, Y’a Sankofa, in 2018, and his second manuscript “America, America”: A Letter to a Nation in 2021. A children’s book, Hey Mr. Mayor! My Neighbor, will be released soon promoting literacy and civic engagement among the youth.

Harvey led the charge with lead line replacement program. Newburgh’s Lead Service Line Replacement program has given Newburgh’s water department and executive team a golden opportunity to replace over 250 lead water service lines in private homes throughout the city for free. This important effort caught the attention of the White House, where Mayor Harvey was invited to a private meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris in 2023.

Harvey received his BA in drama from Morehouse College, MFA in acting from DePaul University, and master of science in secondary education and history from Mount Saint Mary College. Harvey resides in Newburgh with his wife, Tina, and three children, TJ, Armani, and Brizayna.