Westchester residents will continue to have a strong voice in shaping national policies on the environment, energy, and transportation. The National Association of Counties (NACo) reappointed Westchester County Legislator Erika L. Pierce (D- Bedford, Lewisboro, Mount Kisco, North Salem, Pound Ridge, Somers) as Vice Chair of the Environment, Energy, and Land Use Steering Committee for 2025. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins was also reappointed as Subcommittee Chair for NACo’s Transportation Steering Committee, Transit/Rail Subcommittee at the organization’s 2025 Annual Conference held in July.

The Westchester County Board of Legislators is hosting Public Input Sessions in Northern Westchester to hear residents’ concerns about the exorbitant rate hikes proposed by New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG).

At Monday night's meeting, the Westchester County Board of Legislators acted to improve life quality for families, passing legislation to ensure diaper changing stations are available to all parents. The Board also expanded educational and training opportunities for adult learners, incarcerated individuals and invested in crime-fighting technology for the Westchester County District Attorney’s office.

A packed room of angry community members and utility workers exposed predatory practices and voiced outrage about Con Edison’s alarming rate hike proposals at the Westchester County Board of Legislators’ sixth and final Public Input Session in Mount Kisco on Tuesday, August 19.