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On Monday, the Westchester County Board of Legislators hosted a vibrant celebration honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, themed "Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together." This theme, designated by the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers, underscores the importance of Hispanic representation and participation in shaping our nation's future.

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At its fifteenth regular Board meeting of the year, the Westchester County Board of Legislators passed several legislative items supporting professional development, youth employment, and technology upgrades at Westchester Community College, among others.

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This month, Legislator Nancy Barr was appointed by NYSAC President Ben Boykin to the National Association of Counties (NACo) Human Services and Education Policy Steering Committee. This committee oversees critical matters related to children’s issues, foster care, public assistance, income support, services for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities, immigration policy, social services, and education at all levels.

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In a collaborative and bipartisan effort, the Westchester County Board of Legislators is proposing an amendment to Chapter 107 of the Laws of Westchester County, known as Westchester County Proposition No. 2024-1, that will extend the terms of County Legislators from two to four years, while keeping existing term limits in place. This change would allow legislators to concentrate more fully on the needs of their constituents, focus on policy proposals rather than constant campaigning, reduce the cost of administering elections, and align with the standard set by a majority of New York State county legislative bodies, which already have four-year terms.

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The Board of Legislators has approved a new lease and easement agreement to construct a state-of-the-art radio tower and stormwater management facility on Croton Falls Fire Department property in North Salem. This project is a critical component of the County's initiative to modernize its outdated radio system, with work planned across twenty-nine sites. In addition, the County will lease a surplus generator to the Fire District to ensure reliable backup power for its communication equipment.