County Executive· 2026–2028
Ken Jenkins
Westchester County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 1
- Total speaking time
- 53:49
- Avg per meeting
- 53:49
- Segments
- 1661
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Top issues during term (20)
General Election Preparation and Voter Outreach
Routine administrative costs absorbed within the existing Board of Elections operational budget.
Greenburgh and Yonkers Flood Mitigation
Allocates over $18 million in county bonds for flood mitigation projects and watershed planning.
Woodfield Cottage Youth Detention County Operation
Adjustment of personnel payroll classifications for county-run youth services.
Affordable Housing Development in Yonkers and White Plains
Requires $6.04 million in bonding for Ossining and $1.425 million for White Plains under the New Homes Land Acquisition Fund.
Playland Parking Lot Drainage and Historic Restoration
$14,000,000 additional bonding, totaling $21,000,000.
Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption Expansion
Reduced property tax revenue offset by relief for qualifying senior homeowners.
Plumbing Licensing and 51% Ownership Rule
Economic impacts on local plumbing contractors and corporate competitors.
Probation Department Retirement Benefits
County contributions to the state retirement system would increase to cover early retirement differentials.
Public Safety and Crime Reduction
Supported by multi-million dollar state law enforcement technology grants.
Oasis Emergency Overnight Shelter Land Acquisition and Improvements
Authorizes $1.2 million for property acquisition and $11.1 million in bonds for capital improvements.
Polling Place Security and Election Integrity
Staffing and law enforcement deployment expenses funded through standard county allocations.
Property Tax Exemptions for Veterans and Surviving Spouses
Reduces county property tax revenues while lowering tax burdens for eligible veterans and surviving families.
state grant funding for county projects
The county gets a $13.4 million boost without an immediate local tax increase, but residents should track whether it covers one-time costs or creates ongoing obligations.
Civil Service Commission Law Reform
Reduces administrative costs and operational delays associated with prolonged vacancies in county staffing.
Complete Streets Municipal Assistance Program
Multi-million dollar investment in municipal sidewalk and streetscape improvements.
Child Care Funding & Subsidy Enrollment Urgency
Involves over $14 million in available federal CCAP funding.
Eastview Pumping Station Capital Project WD305
Millions in bonding for sewer infrastructure improvements.
Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District Modification
Allocates millions in bonding for critical public works and environmental compliance projects.
Infrastructure Rehabilitation for Bridges, Dams, and Park Facilities
Involves multi-million dollar bond issuances for flood mitigation, bridge repairs, and county facility upgrades.
recycling program update
It won't cost you anything extra, and it could potentially lower municipal waste processing costs as more valuable aluminum gets recovered.
Decisions during term (377)
Recorded while Jenkins was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.