Westchester County Executive-elect Ken Jenkins addresses the Board of Legislators after he was voted into the position

The Westchester County Board of Legislators has voted unanimously to appoint Deputy County Executive Kenneth W. Jenkins Westchester County Executive until a Special Election, which the Board has set for February 11, 2025.

Two images of an official swearing-in ceremony at the County Board of Legislators. The first image shows two men standing at a podium, one speaking into a microphone. The second image shows one man raising his hand to take an oath while another administers it.

Westchester County Board of Legislators Chair Vedat Gashi designated County Emergency Services Commissioner Richard G. Wishnie as Acting County Executive after Congressman-elect George Latimer officially stepped down from the role after seven years.

A legislative meeting in session with council members seated at wooden desks arranged in a semicircle, facing a podium where a speaker is addressing the group. American and state flags are visible in the background.

The Westchester County Board of Legislators has passed by overwhelming majority its $2.5 billion budget outlining the county’s priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.

L – R Leg. Emiljana Ulaj, Hon. Joseph J. DioGuardi, Chairman Vedat Gashi;  Minority Leader Margaret Cunzio, Angjelina Nika, Chairman Vedat Gashi with Albanian Dancers

On Monday, the Westchester County Board of Legislators celebrated their annual observance of Albanian-American Heritage Month by honoring two exemplary Albanian-Americans: Hon. Joseph J. DioGuardi and Angjelina Nika.

image of Ken Jenkins, George Latimer, Vedat Gashi, Jewel Williams Johnson, Terry Clements

On Thursday, November 7th, the Board of Legislators (BOL) received the 2025 Operating Budget from County Executive George Latimer.