The Westchester County Board of Legislators welcomed two newly elected members at its annual Organizational Meeting on Monday, January 5, the start of the 2026 legislative term. Westchester County Clerk, Hon. Thomas M. Roach, administered the Oath of Office to Legislators Jenn Puja and Anant Nambiar, along with 15 returning legislators. Nambiar’s election follows recent diversity milestones for the Board. In 2023, Legislator David Imamura became the first Asian American member and Chairman Vedat Gashi became the first Albanian American and Muslim to serve.

Westchester County Legislator Erika L. Pierce (D–Bedford, Lewisboro, Mount Kisco, North Salem, Pound Ridge, Somers) presented $20,000 in County funding to New Dawn Family Resource Center to support its work aiding victims of domestic violence. Pierce delivered the ceremonial check last month on behalf of the Board of Legislators, which remains committed to making the County a safer place for all residents.

On Monday, the Board of Legislators honored two outgoing legislators with the Westchester County Distinguished Service Award, the highest level of recognition the Board can bestow. The medals are awarded to individuals who have significantly benefited the general welfare and common good of the County through dedicated public service.

The Westchester County Board of Legislators voted by overwhelming majority to pass the 2026 Westchester County Budget.  The approved budget reduced the County Executive’s proposed property tax increase from 5.27% to 3.7%. For the average homeowner, this equates to roughly $3 more a month while remaining tax cap compliant.