Westchester County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Westchester County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption Expansion
The board updated tax exemption thresholds to provide greater relief for low-income seniors on fixed incomes, helping them stay in their homes as costs rise.
Property Tax Exemptions for Veterans and Surviving Spouses
The board enacted multiple county property tax exemptions to provide financial relief to disabled veterans, combat service members, and surviving spouses of police officers and emergency volunteers.
Child Care Funding & Subsidy Enrollment Urgency
Child care advocates urged the county to immediately release available federal CCAP funding to support working families and prevent centers from turning children away.
County Financial Standing and Budget
The board approved annual tax distribution tables and tax levies to fund county operations, the MTA share, water districts, refuse disposal, and sanitary sewer districts.
Senior Nutrition Program Funding Increase
The board increased funding for senior meal and nutrition programs by over $710,000.
Child Victims Act and Employment Lawsuit Settlements
The board approved multiple lawsuit settlements totaling over $2 million, including Child Victims Act claims and an employment discrimination case.
Board Leadership and Organizational Setup
The county board established its administrative operations for the year by empowering the chair to handle personnel matters and selecting official newspapers for public notices.