Legislators
Westchester County Board of Legislators Receives Proposed 2026 Capital Budget
The Westchester County Board of Legislators today received the proposed 2026 Capital Budget for consideration from Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins. The Board will now begin a diligent review of the 2026 plan, which includes investments in affordable housing, core County infrastructure, transportation systems, and environmental sustainability.
This budget proposal requests $604.8 million in new appropriations on an all-funds basis for 2026 including:
- $280.5 million for general County purposes
- $266.9 million for refuse, sewer and water districts
Board Chairman Vedat Gashi (D- New Castle, Ossining, Somers, Yorktown) said, “We look forward to carefully reviewing the proposed 2026 Capital Budget from County Executive Ken Jenkins. Our responsibility is to ensure every dollar delivers real value for the people of Westchester. The Board is committed to fiscal responsibility — using taxpayer money wisely through smart investments that strengthen our communities. We invite residents to share their priorities by visiting our website and speaking at upcoming public input sessions.”
Legislator Jewel Williams Johnson (D- Elmsford, Greenburgh, Tarrytown, White Plains), Chair of the Board’s Budget and Appropriations Committee, said, “With County Executive Ken Jenkins’ proposed 2026 Capital Budget now in hand, my colleagues and I will review every department’s request line-by-line with transparency, evidence, and common sense. In times marked by federal cuts and considerably lower sales-tax revenues, we will be diligent and mindful—prioritizing projects that keep families safe, protect our infrastructure, and deliver real value for every taxpayer dollar. We’ll ask tough questions about timing, debt, and deliverability. Our goal is a responsible capital plan that safeguards essentials today—water, roads, parks, housing, and flood mitigation—while investing wisely in the Westchester our children deserve.”
Majority Leader David T. Imamura (D- Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Edgemont, Hartsdale, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington) said, “As Majority Leader, I look forward to reviewing the proposed Capital Budget. It is vital that the Board ensures the County continues its commitment to infrastructure, flood mitigation, and affordable housing among the many other items in the Capital Budget. “
The Board of Legislators will also receive the proposed Operating Budget for review from the County Executive, and is charged with passing the comprehensive County Budget by the end of December 2025.
For additional details, please refer to the Board’s website.
View the press conference on YouTube HERE.