White Plains, NY — Legislator Erika L. Pierce (D - Bedford, Lewisboro, Mount Kisco, North Salem, Pound Ridge, Somers) has been appointed Vice Chair of the Environment, Energy, and Land Use Steering Committee for the National Association of Counties (NACo). This announcement came during NACo's Annual Conference in Hillsborough County, Florida, where President James Gore made the appointments.

Pierce, who serves as the Legislature’s Public Works and Transportation Committee Chair, and Parks and Environment Committee Vice Chair said, “I am honored to take on this role and look forward to contributing to the important work of NACo. Addressing environmental and energy challenges is crucial for our communities, and I am committed to advancing sustainable policies.”

In addition to Pierce's appointment, Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins was appointed Vice Chair of the Transit/Rail Subcommittee. In total, 13 New York State County Legislators were appointed to NACo leadership positions.

NACo, established in 1935, represents nearly 40,000 county elected officials and 3.6 million county employees. The organization advocates for county priorities in federal policymaking, promotes exemplary county policies and practices, nurtures leadership skills, optimizes county and taxpayer resources, and enhances public understanding of county government.

The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC), founded in 1925, is an affiliate of NACo and collaborates closely with the organization to advance the priorities of New York’s counties at both the state and federal levels. Former Chair of the Westchester County Board of Legislators Benjamin Boykin currently serves as NYSAC President Elect and will become the NYSAC President in September 2024.