The Westchester County Board of Legislators has announced committee assignments for the 2026 legislative term, including the creation of a new Intergovernmental Affairs Committee focused on navigating emerging challenges and policy impacts from federal government.

Legislator José I. Alvarado (D–Yonkers) announced today that he will not seek reelection to represent Westchester County’s District 17, wishing to focus on family and future opportunities. He remains fully committed to completing the current one-year term through December 31, 2026.

The Westchester County Board of Legislators and County Executive Ken Jenkins are again calling on the Public Service Commission (PSC) to reject Con Edison’s rate hikes.  In a formal letter Jenkins, joining with leaders across the State, detailed his widespread concerns heard directly from constituents who are struggling with utility bills that have skyrocketed —often doubling or tripling in recent years. 

The Westchester County Board of Legislators began the 2026 term on Monday night, re-electing Board Chairman Vedat Gashi (D–New Castle, Ossining, Somers, Yorktown) and electing Legislator Terry Clements (D–New Rochelle, Pelham, Pelham Manor) as Vice Chair. Sunday Vanderberg was elected to her fifth term as the Board’s Clerk and Chief Administrative Officer.