The Westchester County Board of Legislators unanimously approved several significant measures tonight that will directly impact residents' daily lives, from ensuring a lasting clean water supply to protecting domestic violence victims.

• $16 Million Investment Secures Emergency Water Backup for County Residents

The Board authorized an additional $10 million in bonds to complete a crucial $16 million project that will connect Westchester's water system to New York City's Delaware Aqueduct as an emergency backup. This alternate water supply connection in Yonkers will ensure County residents have uninterrupted access to clean drinking water during emergencies or maintenance shutdowns of the primary system.

• Yonkers Water Treatment Plant Gets $29 Million Upgrade to Eliminate Odors

Residents living near the Yonkers Joint Water Treatment Plant will soon breathe easier thanks to a $29 million improvement project. The upgrades will install new odor control systems and modernize heating and air conditioning equipment, addressing longstanding community complaints about unpleasant smells from the facility.

• $1.25 Million Approved for Mamaroneck Flood Protection

The Board allocated $1.25 million toward a federal flood mitigation project in the Village of Mamaroneck. Working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this investment will help protect homes and businesses along the Mamaroneck and Sheldrake Rivers from flooding damage during severe weather events.

• $7.8 Million Ensures Reliable Elections with New Voting Equipment

To guarantee smooth elections for Westchester voters, the board approved $7.8 million to replace aging voting technology. The funding will purchase new scanners for 1,100 voting machines and replace 600 electronic voting pads, ensuring reliable ballot counting and shorter wait times at polling places.

• New Partnership Launched to Protect Domestic Violence Victims

The board approved a groundbreaking collaboration between the County and groups including the Westchester Medical Center to establish a county-wide program aimed at preventing domestic violence deaths. The new Domestic Violence High Risk Team will identify victims in extreme danger and coordinate emergency services to protect them and their families before tragedy strikes.

Chairman Vedat Gashi (D- New Castle, Ossining, Somers, Yorktown) said, "These investments demonstrate our commitment to the fundamental services that keep our communities safe, healthy, and functioning. From the water we drink to the elections we participate in, these measures touch every resident's daily life."

Watch the full meeting HERE.