Westchester County, New York

Legislation

The Legislation Committee is discussing several local laws to create or amend real property tax exemptions for specific groups. The body is also considering a law regarding the possession of flavored nicotine vapor products.

• Local law for real property tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty
• Local law for tax exemption for surviving spouses of volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance services members
• Local law for real property tax exemption for active duty members of the Armed Forces serving in a combat zone
• Local law for real property tax exemption for seriously disabled veterans in the line of duty
• Local law to establish a rebuttable presumption regarding the possession of flavored nicotine vapor products

Public Safety & Veterans

Parks & Environment

Families Task Force

The Families Task Force will hold a monthly meeting at the Michaelian Office Building in White Plains. The session includes approval of minutes and discussion of items for the month. The meeting will be livestreamed and open to the public.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Discussion of monthly agenda items
• Meeting held at Michaelian Office Building

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hear a presentation on the 2026-2027 budget for Westchester Community College. The meeting also includes the receipt of two legislative memos regarding housing and small business grants.

• Presentation of the WCC Budget 2026-2027
• Memo of Legislation for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Property Tax Abatement
• Memo of Legislation for Small Business & MWBE Micro-Grant Pilot Program ($1M)

Board of Legislators

The Board of Legislators will hold public hearings on two local laws—one to ban camouflaged vaping devices and another to drop the 51% ownership rule for master plumbers. It will consider resolutions to create tax exemptions for active‑duty service members and disabled veterans. Several bond acts will be approved, including a $62,789,000 amendment for Ice Casino Improvements II and a $7,960,000 issue for a correctional‑facility fire‑alarm upgrade. Intermunicipal agreements for prisoner transportation with Peekskill and White Plains are also on the agenda.

• Public Hearing (2026-43) to prohibit sale of camouflaged vaping devices
• Public Hearing (2026-294) to eliminate the master plumber 51% ownership requirement
• Bond Act amendment (2026-347) increasing county share by $4,000,000 for Ice Casino Improvements II, total $62,789,000
• Bond Act (2026-331) authorizing $7,960,000 for correctional facility fire‑alarm system replacement
• Intermunicipal agreement (2026-337) for prisoner transportation reimbursement with the City of Peekskill

Board of Legislators

Board of Legislators

Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights

The Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights Committee will hold a discussion on practical accessibility guidelines for flyers, emails, and social media posts. Guests from the Westchester County Office for People with Disabilities will present. No votes or formal actions are scheduled.

• Discussion of practical accessibility guidelines for flyers, emails, and social media posts with the Office for People with Disabilities

Intergovernmental Affairs

The Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will discuss unlocking student debt forgiveness for public service workers. Tony Raffa, Director of Business Development Strategy at Savi, is scheduled as a guest speaker. The agenda otherwise contains routine items such as minutes approval and adjournment.

• Unlock Student Debt Forgiveness for Public Service Workers – guest speaker Tony Raffa (Savi)

Infrastructure & Housing

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee will consider two bond authorizations: $800,000 for the Tibbetts Brook Park pool rehabilitation and $550,000 for flood mitigation on Powderhorn Road in Ardsley. It will also review an amendment to the Storm Water Reconnaissance Plan for the Saw Mill and Pocantico Rivers and an intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Ardsley for flood mitigation. Finally, the committee will receive a resolution from the Village of Briarcliff Manor to add a parcel at 398 South State Road to the Saw Mill Sewer District.

• Bond Act authorizing $800,000 for Tibbetts Brook Park Pool Rehabilitation (RTB 11)
• Bond Act authorizing $550,000 for Flood Mitigation on Powderhorn Road, Ardsley (BPL 26‑3098)
• Act to amend the Storm Water Reconnaissance Plan for the Saw Mill and Pocantico Rivers
• Intermunicipal Agreement with the Village of Ardsley for Flood Mitigation project BPL 26‑3098
• Resolution to add 398 South State Road parcel to the Saw Mill Sewer District

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee approved several bond acts and an intermunicipal agreement. These items were signed by the committee and referred to the Board of Legislators. The committee also received and filed a request regarding the Saw Mill Sewer District.

• Approved $800,000 bond act for Tibbetts Brook Park Pool Rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved $550,000 bond act for Powderhorn Road flood mitigation (5-0)
• Signed and referred Stormwater Reconnaissance Plan amendment to the Board of Legislators (5-0)
• Signed and referred Ardsley flood mitigation intermunicipal agreement to the Board of Legislators (5-0)
• Received, filed, and approved Village of Briarcliff Manor request for Saw Mill Sewer District (5-0)

Seniors & Youth

The Westchester County Board of Legislators will consider an act to authorize inter-municipal agreements with the City of Yonkers and the City of New Rochelle to provide outreach and services to seniors, funded by county tax dollars. The committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Authorize inter-municipal agreements for senior services in Yonkers and New Rochelle
• Approve minutes from June 8, 2026 meeting
• Committee referral: Budget & Appropriations and Seniors & Youth

The Seniors & Youth committee approved an act to authorize inter-municipal agreements with the City of Yonkers and the City of New Rochelle. These agreements involve providing outreach and other services to seniors funded by County tax dollars. The item was signed by the committee and referred to the Board of Legislators.

• Approved June 8, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Signed and referred senior service inter-municipal agreements to the Board of Legislators (3-0)

Litigation

The Litigation Committee will discuss and vote on an act authorizing Westchester County to amend agreements with Kaplan Kirsch, LLP and The Wicks Group, PLLC for 'Of Counsel' legal services at the airport. The act would exercise the first of five one-year renewal options, with aggregate fees not exceeding $200,000. Also on the agenda are approval of prior meeting minutes and other routine business.

• ACT 2026-306: Authorizes amendment of airport counsel agreements with Kaplan Kirsch, LLP and The Wicks Group, PLLC, with a $200,000 aggregate cap for the renewal period August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027
• Minutes approval for meetings on June 8 and June 29, 2026
• Committee referral to Budget & Appropriations and Litigation

The committee approved the minutes from June 8 and June 29, 2026. The FAA Airport Counsel Agreements (ACT - 2026-306) were signed by the committee and referred to the Board of Legislators.

• Approved June 8, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved June 29, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Signed and referred FAA Airport Counsel Agreements 2026-306 to the Board of Legislators (4-0)

Parks & Environment

The Parks & Environment Committee, meeting jointly with Budget & Appropriations and Infrastructure & Housing, will consider a bond act authorizing $800,000 to rehabilitate the pool at Tibbetts Brook Park. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and routine other business.

• Bond Act RTB11 – $800,000 for Tibbetts Brook Park Pool Rehabilitation

The committee approved the minutes from the May 26 and July 7, 2026 meetings. The Tibbetts Brook Park Pool Rehabilitation bond act item was signed by the committee and referred to the Board of Legislators.

• Approved May 26, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 7, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Referred Tibbetts Brook Park Pool Rehabilitation bond act to Board of Legislators (unanimous)

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations committee will consider several items including a public hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 Westchester Community College budget, bond acts for park pool rehabilitation and flood mitigation, and amendments to credit card fee rules. They will also discuss inter-municipal agreements for senior services and flood mitigation, as well as renewal of airport legal counsel agreements.

• Public hearing scheduled for August 3, 2026 on the proposed 2026-2027 Westchester Community College budget
• Bond act authorizing $800,000 for Tibbetts Brook Park Pool Rehabilitation
• Bond act authorizing $550,000 for flood mitigation on Powderhorn Road in Ardsley
• Act amending credit card fee rules to require payers to cover service fees or surcharges
• Renewal of airport legal counsel agreements with Kaplan Kirsch, LLP and The Wicks Group, PLLC not to exceed $200,000

The Budget & Appropriations Committee referred multiple items to the Board of Legislators, including bond acts for park and flood mitigation projects. The committee also processed resolutions regarding the Westchester Community College budget and inter-municipal agreements.

• Referred proposed 2026-2027 Westchester Community College Budget (7-0)
• Referred WCC proposed budget public hearing rules (7-0)
• Referred WCC proposed budget suspension of rules (7-0)
• Referred act amending credit card fee requirements (7-0)
• Referred inter-municipal agreements for senior services in Yonkers and New Rochelle (7-0)
• Referred $800,000 bond act for Tibbetts Brook Park Pool Rehabilitation (7-0)
• Referred $550,000 bond act for Powderhorn Road flood mitigation (7-0)
• Referred act to amend Stormwater Reconnaissance Plan (7-0)

Legislation

The Committee on Legislation will consider Local Law 2026-295, which amends section 277.509(A) to eliminate the master plumber 51 percent business‑ownership requirement. The committee will also receive and file three memoranda of legislation: a Property Record Notification & Deed Theft Prevention Law (2026-2041), a Public Safety Nuisance & Illegal Housing Enforcement Law (2026-2052), and a Safe Access to Religious Institutions Act (2026-2363). Each memo will be referred to the appropriate standing committees for further action.

• Local Law 2026-295 – eliminate master plumber 51% ownership requirement
• Memo 2026-2041 – Property Record Notification & Deed Theft Prevention Law
• Memo 2026-2052 – Public Safety Nuisance & Illegal Housing Enforcement Law
• Memo 2026-2363 – Safe Access to Religious Institutions Act

The committee referred a local law regarding master plumber business ownership requirements to the Board of Legislators. Additionally, several legislative memos regarding property records, housing enforcement, and religious institutions were received and filed.

• Approved June 29, 2026 meeting minutes
• Referred Local Law 2026-295 to Board of Legislators
• Received, filed, and approved Property Record Notification & Deed Theft Prevention Law (2026-204)
• Received, filed, and approved Public Safety Nuisance & Illegal Housing Enforcement Law (2026-205)
• Received, filed, and approved Safe Access to Religious Institutions Act (2026-236)

Cultural Affairs Task Force

The Cultural Affairs Task Force will hear an overview from Historic Hudson Valley about its organization and the Hudson Summer Arts Pass. The guest speaker is Waddell Stillman, President & CEO of Historic Hudson Valley. The meeting will also include routine items such as minutes approval and adjournment.

• Overview presentation by Historic Hudson Valley on the Hudson Summer Arts Pass

Families Task Force

The Westchester County Families Task Force will discuss two items: a youth-led program called 'Delay the Scroll' encouraging younger children to postpone smartphone and social media use, presented by Rye High students; and the Childcare Wage Enhancement Initiative, presented by guests from The New York Community Trust and Mount Kisco Child Care Center. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and a receive & file item. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of 'Delay the Scroll' youth program with Rye High student presenters
• Discussion of Childcare Wage Enhancement Initiative with guests from The New York Community Trust and Mount Kisco Child Care Center
• Minutes approval
• Receive & file of documents
• Meeting livestreamed via WebEx and recorded online

Small Business

The Small Business Committee is holding a joint meeting with Public Safety and Veterans. The session focuses on a discussion regarding retail crime featuring guests from Metrorca and CVS.

• Discussion on retail crime with Douglas Horsting (Metrorca) and Mike Burke (CVS)

Public Safety & Veterans

The Public Safety & Veterans Committee, meeting jointly with the Small Business Committee, will hold a discussion on retail crime. Two guests are scheduled: Douglas Horsting from Metrorca and Mike Burke from CVS. No legislation or votes are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion on retail crime
• Guests: Douglas Horsting (Metrorca) and Mike Burke (CVS)
• Joint meeting with Small Business Committee

Parks & Environment

The Parks & Environment Committee will hold a discussion on Playland and Merestead, with guests Acting Commissioner Peter Tartaglia and Director of Park Planning Rob Lopane. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion on Playland and Merestead – guests from Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Conservation

The committee discussed updates regarding Playland ride operations, food service contracts, and the status of the Merestead farmhouse project. Discussions also included potential studies for Croton Point Park and management of native grasses at the landfill.

• Discussed Playland ride operational status
• Discussed Merestead farmhouse phase one progress
• Discussed potential pool study for Croton Point Park

Legislation

The Legislation Committee, joint with Health, will discuss proposed local laws and public hearings to prohibit the sale of camouflaged vaping devices and create a rebuttable presumption for flavored nicotine vapor products. The committee will also consider eliminating the requirement that master plumbers own 51% of their business. Additionally, the committee will receive and file the Village of Croton-on-Hudson's 2026 legislative priorities and the 2026 County Animal Abuse Registry.

• Public hearing and local law to prohibit the sale of camouflaged vaping devices (2026-431/442)
• Public hearing and local law to establish a rebuttable presumption for flavored nicotine vapor products (2026-2123/2134)
• Public hearing and local law to eliminate the master plumber 51% business ownership requirement (2026-2945/2956)
• Receive and file: Croton-on-Hudson's 2026 Legislative, Program and Project Priorities
• Receive and file: 2026 Westchester County Animal Abuse Registry

The committee approved an amendment to include medical marijuana in the definition of vapor products for a ban on camouflaged vaping devices. Legislation regarding the prohibition of these devices was signed by the committee and referred to the Board of Legislators. Additionally, a proposal to eliminate the 51 percent business ownership requirement for master plumbers was signed by the committee and referred to the Board of Legislators.

• Amended definition of 'vapor product' to include 'as medical marijuana' (unanimous)
• Signed and referred camouflaged vaping device legislation to the Board of Legislators
• Signed and referred master plumber ownership requirement legislation to the Board of Legislators
• Approved Croton-on-Hudson's Legislative Priorities (unanimous)
• Held 2026 WC Animal Abuse Registry report per Legislator Cunzio's request

Health

The Health Committee will discuss a resolution to hold a public hearing on a local law that would prohibit the sale of camouflaged vaping devices in Westchester County. It will also consider a local law that would ban the sale of those devices. Additionally, the committee will consider a resolution and a local law establishing a rebuttable presumption regarding possession of flavored nicotine vapor products. All items are referred to the Committees on Legislation and Health.

• Resolution (2026-43) to set a public hearing on a local law prohibiting the sale of camouflaged vaping devices.
• Local Law (2026-44) amending Chapter 535 to prohibit the sale of camouflaged vaping devices in Westchester County.
• Resolution (2026-212) to set a public hearing on a local law establishing a rebuttable presumption for possession of flavored nicotine vapor products.
• Local Law (2026-213) amending Chapter 535 to establish a rebuttable presumption for possession of flavored nicotine vapor products.

Appointments

The Committee on Appointments is discussing several resolutions to appoint and reappoint members to county boards and councils. This includes a five-year term appointment for the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services.

• Appointment of Leonard Townes as Commissioner of the Department of Social Services
• Appointment of Violet Ho to the LGBTQ Advisory Board
• Appointments of Andrew Sandor and Chester B. Edwards to the Veterans' Advisory Council
• Appointment of Pietro A. Catizone to the Professional Prequalification Board
• Reappointments to the Refuse Disposal District No. 1 Advisory Board and Traffic Safety Board

The Committee on Appointments approved a series of appointments and reappointments, referring each to the Board of Legislators. Legislators Nambiar, Clements, Cunzio and Puja voted aye on every motion. All items were signed by the committee and sent to the full Board for final action.

• Appointed Violet Ho to the Westchester County LGBTQ Advisory Board (motion carried)
• Appointed Andrew Sandor to the Westchester County Veterans' Advisory Council (motion carried)
• Appointed Chester B. Edwards to the Westchester County Veterans' Advisory Council (motion carried)
• Appointed Pietro A. Catizone to the Westchester County Professional Prequalification Board (motion carried)
• Appointed Leonard Townes as Commissioner of the County Department of Social Services for a five‑year term (motion carried)
• Reappointed Jeffrey Coleman to the Westchester County Refuse Disposal District No. 1 Advisory Board (motion carried)
• Reappointed George J. Mottarella to the Westchester County Refuse Disposal District No. 1 Advisory Board (motion carried)
• Reappointed Jeffrey Coleman to the Westchester County Traffic Safety Board (motion carried)

Board of Legislators

The Board of Legislators will consider a $32 million bond to replace the county's radio system, along with several other bond acts for park pool rehabilitation, flood mitigation, and public safety facility renovation. A local law to repeal authorization for probation violation criminal proceedings returns as unfinished business. Public hearings are set on new tax exemptions for surviving spouses of police and firefighters killed in the line of duty, and on banning camouflaged vaping devices.

• $32M bond for radio system replacement (BIT32)
• $800K bond for Tibbetts Brook Park pool rehabilitation
• $550K bond for flood mitigation on Powderhorn Road, Ardsley
• Local laws creating real property tax exemptions for surviving spouses of police officers and volunteer firefighters/ambulance members killed in the line of duty
• Public hearing on prohibiting sale of camouflaged vaping devices

The Board of Legislators adopted a local law to repeal the County Attorney's authorization to present criminal proceedings for Violations of Probation. Additionally, the Board scheduled a public hearing regarding a ban on camouflaged vaping devices.

• Approved repealing VOP authorization (11-3)
• Approved June 15, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for July 20, 2026 regarding camouflaged vaping devices (14-2)

Litigation

The Litigation Committee, meeting jointly with Budget & Appropriations, will discuss a proposed act authorizing an agreement with attorney Steven G. Leventhal to serve as independent consultant and special counsel to the Board of Ethics from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2029, at a cost not to exceed $90,000. The meeting also includes routine business such as minutes approval and other business.

• Act authorizing agreement with Steven G. Leventhal as ethics special counsel, not to exceed $90,000 over three years

The committee met to discuss an agreement involving Mr. Leventhal, who has served as independent consultant and special counsel for the Board of Ethics since 2010. No formal vote or decision was recorded in the minutes.

• No substantive decisions were made during this meeting

Public Safety & Veterans

The committee is discussing a bond act authorizing $375,000 to renovate the Public Safety Facility in Hawthorne. It will also consider a resolution to set a public hearing on a local law amending Chapter 131 regarding enforcement of the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, and the proposed local law itself. Approval of nine prior meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Bond Act 2026-289: $375,000 for renovation of Public Safety Facility in Hawthorne (Capital Project BPS 15)
• Resolution 2026-275: Setting a Public Hearing on a local law amending Chapter 131 (fire and building code enforcement)
• Local Law 2026-276: Amending Chapter 131 for administration and enforcement of the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
• Approval of meeting minutes from February through May 2026

Infrastructure & Housing

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee, meeting jointly with Budget & Appropriations and Public Safety & Veterans, will discuss two bond acts: a $375,000 bond for renovating the Public Safety Facility in Hawthorne and a $32,018,183 amended and restated bond for replacing the county's radio system. The committee will also consider an environmental resolution for the radio system project and receive and file several proposed legislative memos addressing deed theft prevention, illegal housing enforcement, and accessory dwelling unit tax abatements.

• Bond Act 2026-289: $375,000 for renovation of Public Safety Facility in Hawthorne
• Bond Act 2026-278: $32,018,183 amended bond for radio system replacement
• Environmental Resolution 2026-277 for radio system replacement
• Receive & File: Extension of Peekskill Hollow Sewer District to include North Edge Realty Corp. area
• Memos of Legislation: property record notification, nuisance/illegal housing enforcement, ADU tax abatement

The committee approved a $375,000 bond act for planning renovations at the Public Safety Headquarters in Hawthorne. It also signed off on an environmental resolution and an amended $32 million bond act for a radio system replacement project. Several legislative memos regarding property theft prevention and housing enforcement were continued.

• Approved June 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Signed and referred $375,000 Bond Act for Hawthorne Public Safety Facility renovation to the Board of Legislators
• Signed and referred environmental resolution for Radio System Replacement to the Board of Legislators
• Signed and referred amended $32,018,183 Bond Act for Radio System Replacement to the Board of Legislators
• Received and filed Peekskill Hollow Sewer District extension petition

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will discuss and potentially advance a $32,018,183 bond act to replace the county's radio system. Other items include a $90,000 contract for special counsel to the Board of Ethics, a $375,000 bond for public safety facility renovations, and a public hearing on amending the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. The committee will also receive memos of legislation on deed theft prevention, accessory dwelling unit tax abatement, and a small business micro-grant pilot program.

• Bond act (amended) for $32,018,183 to replace the county radio system
• Act authorizing $90,000 contract with Steven G. Leventhal as special counsel to the Board of Ethics
• Bond act for $375,000 to renovate the Public Safety Facility in Hawthorne
• Local law amending Chapter 131 on administration of NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
• Memos of legislation on deed theft prevention, ADU property tax abatement, and $1M MWBE micro-grant pilot

The Budget & Appropriations Committee approved multiple items for referral to the Board of Legislators. Several resolutions, local laws, and communications were continued.

• Signed Leventhal ACT-2026-139 to Board of Legislators (7-0)
• Signed Public Safety Facility renovation bond act ACT-2026-138 to Board of Legislators (7-0)
• Signed Radio System Replacement RES-2026-60 to Board of Legislators (7-0)
• Signed amended Radio System Replacement ACT-2026-137 to Board of Legislators (7-0)
• Signed Friends of Muscoot, Inc. gift acceptance COMM-2026-279 to Board of Legislators (7-0)
• Continued resolution for NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code administration
• Continued local law amendment for NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
• Continued property record notification, ADU tax abatement, and small business grant memos

Affordability & Economic Development

The Westchester County Affordability & Economic Development Task Force is meeting to review its scope, priorities, and next steps. No specific proposals, votes, or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Review of Task Force Scope, Priorities, and Next Steps

Cultural Affairs Task Force

The Cultural Affairs Task Force will hear a presentation from Historic Hudson Valley President & CEO Waddell Stillman on the Hudson Summer Arts Pass and other initiatives. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and information item.

• Overview of Historic Hudson Valley and its Hudson Summer Arts Pass
• Guest presentation by President & CEO Waddell Stillman
• Discussion of other Historic Hudson Valley initiatives

Infrastructure & Housing

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee will discuss three memos of legislation: an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) property tax abatement to incentivize affordable housing, a deed theft prevention law to protect homeowners, and an illegal housing enforcement law targeting nuisance properties. The committee will also receive and file an extension of the Peekskill Hollow Sewer District in Somers for informational purposes.

• Discussion of 2026-206: ADU Property Tax Abatement to incentivize accessory dwelling units
• Discussion of 2026-204: Property Record Notification & Deed Theft Prevention Law
• Discussion of 2026-205: Public Safety Nuisance & Illegal Housing Enforcement Law
• Receive and file: Extension of Peekskill Hollow Sewer District for North Edge Realty Corp. area

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee, meeting jointly with Infrastructure & Housing, is discussing two memos of legislation. These proposals address property record notifications to prevent deed theft and tax abatements for accessory dwelling units.

• Memo 2026-204: Property Record Notification & Deed Theft Prevention Law
• Memo 2026-206: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Property Tax Abatement

Health

The Health Committee will discuss the Annual Birth Equity Town Hall. No other substantive items are listed; the remainder of the agenda is procedural (call to order, minutes approval, other business, receive & file, adjournment).

• Discussion of Annual Birth Equity Town Hall

The meeting included a discussion regarding the Annual Birth Equity Town Hall. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Board of Legislators

The Board of Legislators will hold a public hearing on repealing the County Attorney's authorization to present probation violation proceedings. Members will also consider several bond acts for infrastructure and technology, as well as updates to the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.

• Bond act of $32,018,183 for Capital Project BIT32 - Radio System Replacement
• Bond act of $11,805,000 for Various County Roads Rehabilitation Program (2026)
• Bond act of $375,000 for renovation of Public Safety Facility in Hawthorne
• Public hearing on Local Law 2026-26 to repeal VOP authorization for the County Attorney
• Proposed local law to eliminate the 51 percent business ownership requirement for master plumbers

The Board of Legislators held a public hearing regarding probation violations and approved the June 1, 2026, meeting minutes. Most items on the agenda, including various appointments and bond act proposals, were received, filed, and referred to specific committees.

• Approved June 1, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Held public hearing for repealing VOP authorization
• Referred fire prevention and building code local law to committees (unanimous)
• Referred radio system replacement environmental resolution to committees (unanimous)
• Referred $32,018,183 radio system replacement bond act to committees (unanimous)
• Referred Muscoot gift acceptance of $35,725 to committee (unanimous)
• Referred Pietro A. Catizone appointment to committee (unanimous)
• Referred Andrew Sandor appointment to committee (unanimous)

Charter Revision Commission

The Charter Revision Commission is meeting to discuss the 2026 Westchester County Charter Revision Commission Draft Report (2026-274). The body will also review minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting.

• Discussion of 2026 Westchester County Charter Revision Commission Draft Report 2026-274

The Commission met to approve previous meeting minutes. No substantive decisions regarding the 2026-27 Draft Report were recorded in the provided text.

• Approved May 12, 2026 and June 9, 2026 meeting minutes

Health

The Health Committee will meet to discuss the impact of social media on youth and limits for protection. The discussion includes guests from the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health and community founders.

• Discussion on social media impact on youth and protection limits

The Health Committee held a discussion regarding the impact of social media, artificial intelligence, and digital platforms on young people. The session covered topics including digital safety, mental health concerns like body image and anxiety, and the importance of setting expectations for device use in shared spaces. No formal votes or legislative actions were recorded during this meeting.

• Discussed social media impact on youth development
• Explored 'Disconnect to Reconnect' initiative
• Proposed exploring an algorithms workshop for parents and educators

Non-Profit Task Force

The Westchester County Non-Profit Task Force will meet to discuss challenges and coordination strategies regarding federal impact. The meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM in White Plains.

• Discussion on 'Federal Impact: Challenges, Coordination, and Shared Strategies'
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Receive & File items

The meeting consisted of a discussion regarding 'Federal Impact: Challenges, Coordination, and Shared Strategies.' No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Intergovernmental Affairs

The Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will hold a discussion regarding the impact of charter schools in Westchester County. The meeting includes testimony from school district superintendents and representatives from BOCES and Ostroff Associates, Inc.

• Discussion on the impact of charter schools in Westchester County

Charter Revision Commission

The Westchester County Charter Revision Commission holds a public hearing to consider and discuss the 2026 CRC Draft Report. The sole agenda item is forwarding the draft report for further action.

• Discussion of Westchester County 2026 CRC Draft Report (agenda item 2026-274)

The Charter Revision Commission held a public hearing regarding the Westchester County 2026 CRC Draft Report. One resident from Yonkers spoke during the session. The meeting was adjourned following the conclusion of the public hearing.

• Closed the public hearing (unanimous)

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will consider several bond acts and legislative items, including a bond to issue $11,805,000 for the County Roads Rehabilitation Program. Other items include a bond for an IT project, a bond for labs and research equipment, a grant agreement for a sexual risk avoidance education program, and a regional partnership agreement with Putnam County. The committee will also review a legal retainer for a surety dispute and receive the first‑quarter fiscal update.

• Bond Act authorizing $11,805,000 for Capital Project RB250 – Various County Roads Rehabilitation Program
• Bond Act authorizing $1,235,000 for Capital Project BDA03 – Information Technology 2025‑2029
• Bond Act authorizing $550,000 for Capital Project BLR2F – Labs and Research Equipment Acquisition 2026‑2030
• Act to enter a grant agreement for the Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program with NY State Office of Children and Family Services
• Act to enter a Regional Partnership Agreement with Putnam County for Homeland Security grant funding

The Budget & Appropriations Committee approved various bond acts and legal retainers for referral to the Board of Legislators. The committee also approved the Westchester County First Quarter Update for Fiscal Year 2026.

• Approved May 18, 2026 minutes
• Approved May 26, 2026 minutes
• Signed $11.8M road rehabilitation bond act for referral to Board of Legislators
• Signed Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program agreement for referral to Board of Legislators
• Signed $1.235M information technology bond act for referral to Board of Legislators
• Signed Putnam County regional partnership agreement for referral to Board of Legislators
• Signed $550,000 labs and research equipment bond act for referral to Board of Legislators
• Signed Sheppard Mullin legal retainer for surety dispute for referral to Board of Legislators

Seniors & Youth

The Seniors & Youth Committee, meeting jointly with Budget & Appropriations, will discuss a proposed act authorizing Westchester County to accept state grant funds and enter municipal agreements for a Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program. The program would involve the cities/villages of Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Ossining, Peekskill, Port Chester, White Plains, and Yonkers. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of ACT 2026-266: Authorizing grant agreement with NYS Office of Children and Family Services and municipal agreements for Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program.

The Committee approved legislation allowing the County to accept $260,000 in grant funds from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The funds will support a Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program through December 31, 2026, involving seven municipalities. The item was signed by the committee and referred to the Board of Legislators.

• Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Signed and referred ACT-2026-133 to the Board of Legislators (3-0)

Litigation

The Litigation Committee and Budget & Appropriations Committee are meeting to discuss a legal retainer. The body is considering an act to hire the law firm Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP for legal services.

• Proposed retainer for Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP regarding a surety dispute for Department of Public Works & Transportation Contract No. 18-503

The committee reviewed a matter regarding a dispute between the County and NGM Ins. Co. surety. The item was signed by the committee and referred to the Board of Legislators for further action.

• Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Referred Sheppard Mullin retainer for NGM Ins. Co. surety dispute to Board of Legislators (unanimous)

Infrastructure & Housing

The Infrastructure & Housing committee is discussing three bond acts to finance capital projects. The body is also receiving a legislative memo regarding the improvement of cell phone coverage on County-owned properties.

• Bond act for $11,805,000 for Various County Roads Rehabilitation Program (2026)
• Bond act for $1,235,000 for Information Technology 2025-2029
• Bond act for $550,000 for Labs and Research Equipment Acquisition (2026-2030)
• Memo of Legislation to improve cell phone coverage on County owned properties

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee approved three bond acts for referral to the Board of Legislators. These include funding for county road repairs, District Attorney information technology, and laboratory equipment acquisition.

• Approved May 18, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Approved May 26, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Referred $11,805,000 road rehabilitation bond act to Board of Legislators (5-0)
• Referred $1,235,000 information technology bond act to Board of Legislators (5-0)
• Referred $550,000 labs and research equipment bond act to Board of Legislators (5-0)
• Received, filed, and approved cell phone coverage improvement memo (5-0)

Public Safety & Veterans

The Public Safety & Veterans Committee will consider a bond act to issue $1,235,000 in bonds for Capital Project BDA03 – Information Technology covering 2025‑2029. It will also discuss an act to enter a regional partnership with Putnam County to receive state grant funding for technical rescue and urban search assets. Both items will be referred to the Budget & Appropriations, Infrastructure & Housing, and Public Safety & Veterans committees.

• Bond act authorizing $1,235,000 in bonds for IT Capital Project BDA03 (2025‑2029)
• Act to create a Regional Partnership Agreement with Putnam County for NY State Homeland Security grant

The Public Safety & Veterans committee signed and referred two items to the Board of Legislators. These included a $1,235,000 bond act for information technology and a regional partnership agreement with Putnam County regarding rescue assets.

• Signed and referred $1,235,000 IT bond act to Board of Legislators (5-0)
• Signed and referred Putnam County Regional Partnership Agreement to Board of Legislators (5-0)

Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights

The Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights Committee will meet to discuss the Westchester County Office for People with Disabilities. Director Carin Horowitz and Program Administrator Jeff Zitofsky will attend as guests.

• Discussion with Westchester County Office for People with Disabilities

Board of Legislators

The Board will hold a public hearing and vote on several items related to Capital Project WD305 for the Eastview Pumping Station, including a $40 million bond act. New bond acts for county roads rehabilitation ($11.8M), information technology ($1.2M), County Center improvements ($5M), and Complete Streets design ($4M) are also up for referral. Other business includes a local law requiring graphic safety warnings on firearms, appointments to boards, and regional partnership agreements for emergency services.

• $40M bond act for Capital Project WD305 - Eastview Pumping Station (2026-183)
• $11.8M bond act for Various County Roads Rehabilitation Program 2026 (2026-264)
• $5M bond act for County Center Facility Improvements (2026-248)
• $4M bond act for Complete Streets Municipal Assistance Program design (2026-251)
• Local Law Intro 176 - requiring graphic safety warnings on firearms (2026-176)

The Board adopted a series of measures for County Water District No. 3, including an environmental resolution, an act to proceed with Capital Project WD305, authorizing the Chairman to apply for a state comptroller order, a related state‑regulations resolution, a capital‑budget amendment, and a bond act authorizing $40 million in bonds. All items were received, filed and approved by unanimous vote of the legislators. The Board also referred several other bond acts—$11,805,000 for road rehabilitation, $1,235,000 for information‑technology, and $550,000 for labs and research equipment—to the appropriate committees. No public comments were made and the meeting included a public hearing on the water project.

• Adopted Environmental Resolution for WD305 – approved unanimously
• Approved Act to authorize County to proceed with WD305 – approved unanimously
• Approved Act authorizing Chairman to submit application to State Comptroller for WD305 – approved unanimously
• Approved Resolution to submit verified application to State Comptroller for WD305 – approved unanimously
• Approved Capital Budget amendment for WD305 – approved unanimously
• Approved Bond Act authorizing $40,000,000 in bonds for WD305 – approved unanimously
• Referred Bond Act for $11,805,000 County Roads Rehabilitation Program to committees – approved unanimously
• Referred Bond Act for $1,235,000 Information Technology 2025‑2029 to committees – approved unanimously

Legislation

The Board of Legislators is holding a joint meeting to discuss violations of probation. The session includes representatives from the District Attorney's Office and the Law Department.

• Discussion on violations of probation with District Attorney Susan Cacace and County Attorney John Nonna

The Board of Legislators approved the minutes from the May 4 and May 18 meetings. The committee then adjourned the June 1 meeting at 2:28 PM. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 4, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved May 18, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:28 PM (motion carried)

Public Safety & Veterans

The Public Safety & Veterans Committee, meeting jointly with the Legislation Committee, will discuss violations of probation. Participants include the District Attorney's Office and the County Law Department. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion on violations of probation with District Attorney Susan Cacace and County Attorney John Nonna

The Public Safety & Veterans Committee voted to adjourn the meeting at 2:28 pm. The motion was made by Legislator Woodson‑Samuels, seconded by Chair Tubiolo, and carried. No vote count was recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (motion carried; no vote tally provided)

Board of Legislators

Labor

The Westchester County Legislature Labor Committee will discuss three items. First, proposals for electric‑vehicle charging station projects that involve multiple municipalities and county financing. Second, a Lease OUT legislation proposal. Third, a Mandatory Hospitalization legislation requiring contractors on county‑funded projects to provide hospitalization coverage for employees.

• EV charging station projects with county financing for multiple municipalities
• Lease OUT legislation proposal
• Mandatory Hospitalization legislation requiring contractor employee coverage on county‑funded projects

The Labor Committee reviewed three items for discussion: EV charging station projects, lease‑out legislation, and mandatory hospitalization coverage for contractors on county‑funded projects. No votes or formal actions were taken on any item. The meeting was adjourned at 2:43 PM.

Board of Legislators

The Board of Legislators is meeting to vote on two New York State Home Rule Request Resolutions. These requests seek to amend state laws regarding the civil service commission and the County of Westchester Public Works Investment Act.

• Home Rule Request 2026-260 to amend Chapter 617 of the Laws of 1937 regarding the state civil service commission
• Home Rule Resolution 2026-261 (S10558/A11476) to expand authorized projects under the County of Westchester Public Works Investment Act

The Board received, filed, and approved a Home Rule Request to amend Chapter 617 of the Laws of 1937 concerning the state civil service commission's authority. It also approved a Home Rule Request to amend Chapter 573 of the 2025 laws to expand eligible projects under the County Public Works Investment Act. Both motions carried with affirmative votes.

• Adopted Home Rule Request to amend Chapter 617 of the Laws of 1937 (motion carried)
• Adopted Home Rule Request to amend Chapter 573 of the 2025 laws for the Public Works Investment Act (motion carried)

Litigation

The Litigation Committee is discussing and acting on a proposed act that would authorize Westchester County to join a national opioid settlement against several pharmacy companies, including Associated Pharmacies, Inc., J M Smith Corporation, and others. The item has been referred jointly to the Budget & Appropriations and Litigation committees.

• Act authorizing county participation in national opioid settlement against Associated Pharmacies, Inc. and other pharmacy companies

The Litigation Committee approved a motion to refer the proposed opioid settlement with Associated Pharmacies, Inc. to the full Board of Legislators. The settlement would provide a one‑time payment of roughly $100,000 to the County, based on a formula tied to municipal participation. The motion passed with all members present voting aye.

• Approved referral of opioid settlement to Board of Legislators (unanimous aye)
• Approved minutes from May 18, 2026 meeting (unanimous aye)
• Adjourned committee meeting (unanimous aye)

Infrastructure & Housing

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee, meeting jointly with Budget & Appropriations and Parks & Environment, will discuss several bond acts and intermunicipal agreements. Key items include a $5 million bond for County Center facility improvements and a package of bonds and agreements for the Complete Streets Municipal Assistance Program totaling over $5.4 million for design and construction in multiple municipalities. The committee will also consider an act to amend the capital budget appropriations for the Complete Streets Fund.

• $5M bond for County Center facility improvements (RCC17)
• $4M bond for Complete Streets design (BPL39 Design)
• $1.395M bond for Complete Streets construction (BPL39 Construction)
• Intermunicipal agreement with 11 municipalities for Complete Streets design
• Intermunicipal agreement with Mount Kisco for Mount Kisco Streetscape Sidewalk Improvements Phase 3B construction

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee approved a $5 million bond act for County Center facility improvements and several bond and intermunicipal agreements to fund the Complete Streets Municipal Assistance Program, including design and construction phases for multiple municipalities. All motions were carried with five votes in favor and one legislator absent.

• Approved Bond Act RCC17 for up to $5 M County Center facility improvements (5 ayes)
• Approved CBA‑BPL39 Complete Streets Municipal Assistance Program amendment (5 ayes)
• Approved Bond Act BPL39 (Design) authorizing $4 M for Complete Streets design (5 ayes)
• Approved IMA (Design) for Complete Streets design agreements with 11 municipalities (5 ayes)
• Approved Bond Act BPL39 (Construction) authorizing $1,395,000 for Complete Streets construction (5 ayes)
• Approved IMA (Construction) for Mount Kisco Streetscape Sidewalk Improvements Phase 3B (5 ayes)

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will discuss ten items, including bond acts for capital projects, agreements for regional hazmat grants, mortgage tax distribution, and an opioid settlement. Key items include a $5 million bond for County Center facility improvements and multiple bond acts and intermunicipal agreements for the Complete Streets Program.

• 2026-248: Bond act authorizing $5,000,000 for County Center facility improvements (RCC17).
• 2026-251: Bond act authorizing $4,000,000 for Complete Streets Municipal Assistance Program design (BPL39).
• 2026-253: Bond act authorizing $1,395,000 for Complete Streets construction.
• 2026-254: Intermunicipal agreement with Mount Kisco for streetscape sidewalk improvements Phase 3B, with county reimbursing up to 50%.
• 2026-256: Act to join national opioid settlement against Associated Pharmacies, Inc. and other companies.

The Budget & Appropriations Committee referred ten items to the Westchester County Board of Legislators, including a $5 million bond for County Center improvements, regional partnership agreements for hazardous‑materials grant funding, mortgage‑tax disbursement, Complete Streets funding and design bonds, and participation in an opioid settlement. All motions carried unanimously among present legislators.

• Approved $5 million bond for County Center Facility Improvements (referred to Board)
• Approved regional partnership agreement with Dutchess & Putnam Counties for FY2023 hazardous‑materials grant (referred to Board)
• Approved regional partnership agreement with Dutchess & Putnam Counties for FY2024 hazardous‑materials grant (referred to Board)
• Authorized Mortgage Tax Receipts payments totaling $17,283,480.07 (referred to Board)
• Amended 2026 Capital Budget for Complete Streets Fund (referred to Board)
• Approved $4 million bond for Complete Streets design work (referred to Board)
• Authorized intermunicipal agreements for Complete Streets design with 11 municipalities (referred to Board)
• Approved $1,395,000 bond for Complete Streets construction work (referred to Board)

Appointments

The Westchester County Board of Legislators will consider resolutions to appoint Dr. Teresa Hsu and James H. Hughes IV to the Community Services Board, and to reappoint Marni Marron to the Advisory Council on People with Disabilities.

• Appoint Dr. Teresa Hsu to Community Services Board (2026-237)
• Appoint James H. Hughes IV to Community Services Board (2026-238)
• Reappoint Marni Marron to Advisory Council on People with Disabilities (2026-240)
• Meeting held at Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains
• Legislators Jennifer Puja and Margaret Cunzio to participate remotely

Parks & Environment

The Parks & Environment Committee, meeting jointly with Budget & Appropriations and Infrastructure & Housing, will discuss a bond act authorizing $5 million for Capital Project RCC17 – County Center Facility Improvements. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from April 7, 2026, and a presentation by Parks Department officials.

• Bond act for $5,000,000 for County Center Facility Improvements (Capital Project RCC17)
• Joint meeting with Budget & Appropriations and Infrastructure & Housing committees
• Guest appearance by First Deputy Commissioner Peter Tartaglia and Director of Park Planning Rob Lopane
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2026

The committee approved the minutes from the April 7, 2026 meeting unanimously. It then voted to refer the $5 million bond request for County Center facility improvements—locker rooms, restrooms, lighting, and related work—to the full Board of Legislators. Both motions carried unanimously.

• Approved April 7, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Referred $5 million County Center facility improvements bond request to Board of Legislators (unanimous)

Public Safety & Veterans

The Public Safety & Veterans Committee, meeting jointly with Budget & Appropriations, will discuss two acts authorizing Westchester to enter regional partnership agreements with Dutchess and Putnam counties for state hazardous materials grant funding. The agreements would allow the county to receive FY2023 and FY2024 Hazardous Materials Grant Program funds from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. No vote is scheduled; the items are listed for discussion only.

• 2026-242: Act to authorize regional partnership agreement with Dutchess and Putnam counties for FY2023 hazardous materials grant funding
• 2026-243: Act to authorize regional partnership agreement with Dutchess and Putnam counties for FY2024 hazardous materials grant funding
• Department of Emergency Services Commissioner Susan Spear and Chief of Special Operations Douglas Stiller are scheduled to attend

The Public Safety & Veterans Committee signed and referred two regional partnership agreements with Dutchess and Putnam Counties for FY 2023 ($122,500) and FY 2024 ($44,981) to the Board of Legislators. Both motions were carried with ayes from Legislators Clements, Smith, Woodson‑Samuels, and Gashi; Legislators Tubiolo and Cunzio were absent. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved FY 2023 regional partnership agreement (referral to Board of Legislators)
• Approved FY 2024 regional partnership agreement (referral to Board of Legislators)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:42 am

Cultural Affairs Task Force

The Cultural Affairs Task Force will hear an overview of upcoming cultural events in county parks from First Deputy Commissioner Peter Tartaglia of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily a discussion and information-sharing session.

• Presentation by Parks First Deputy Commissioner on upcoming cultural events in county parks

Health

The Westchester County Health Committee will hear updates from health officials on hantavirus and measles outbreaks. No votes or ordinances are scheduled; the session is a discussion-only item.

• Updates on hantavirus and measles outbreaks with Dr. Sherlita Amler and Dr. Ada Huang

Board of Legislators

The Board holds public hearings on a $40 million bond for Capital Project WD305 (Eastview Pumping Station) and a 15-year lease with Citigroup for Hangar E at Westchester County Airport. The board also considers bond acts and intermunicipal agreements for complete streets projects totaling over $6 million, appointments to boards, and a proposed local law to ban kratom sales.

• $40 million bond for County Water District No. 3 Eastview Pumping Station (WD305)
• 15-year lease with Citigroup for Hangar E Bay 2 at Westchester County Airport
• $5 million bond for County Center Facility Improvements (RCC17)
• $4 million bond for Complete Streets Municipal Assistance Program design (BPL39)
• Proposed local law to prohibit sale and distribution of kratom in Westchester County

The Board approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It noted two public hearings—one on the Eastview Pumping Station project and another on a Citigroup lease for the County Airport—both with no public comments. The Board then received and referred a series of appointments, budget acts, bond authorizations and policy memos to the appropriate committees, each motion passing unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Noted public hearing on Eastview Pumping Station (no speakers)
• Noted public hearing on Citigroup lease for Westchester County Airport (no speakers)
• Referred appointment of Dr. Teresa Hsu to Community Services Board (Committee on Appointments, unanimous)
• Referred $5,000,000 bond act for County Center Facility Improvements (Budget & Appropriations, Infrastructure & Housing, Parks & Environment committees, unanimous)
• Referred $4,000,000 bond act for Complete Streets Fund (Budget & Appropriations, Infrastructure & Housing committees, unanimous)
• Referred act to participate in opioid settlement (Budget & Appropriations, Litigation committees, unanimous)
• Referred memo to ban Kratom sales (Legislation and Health committees, unanimous)

Public Safety & Veterans

The Public Safety & Veterans and Budget & Appropriations committees are meeting to discuss a proposed inter-municipal agreement. The item concerns the provision of fire protection services by the Pound Ridge Fire District.

• Inter-municipal agreement with Pound Ridge Fire District for fire protection services (retroactive from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029)

The Public Safety & Veterans Committee approved IMA‑Fire Protection Services‑Pound Ridge Fire District ACT‑2026‑107, which authorizes an inter‑municipal fire‑service agreement. The item was signed by the committee and referred to the Board of Legislators. The referral motion passed with ayes from Legislators Tubiolo, Cunzio, Smith, Woodson‑Samuels and Gashi. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Referred IMA‑Fire Protection Services‑Pound Ridge Fire District ACT‑2026‑107 to Board of Legislators (5 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (5 ayes)

Seniors & Youth

The Seniors & Youth Committee, meeting jointly with Budget & Appropriations, will discuss three inter-municipal agreements authorizing the County to fund youth development programs in Mount Vernon ($150,718), Yonkers ($132,000), and Tarrytown ($29,193) for 2026. The items are up for discussion only; no final vote is scheduled.

• 2026-200: Inter-municipal agreement with Mount Vernon for youth development services, not to exceed $150,718
• 2026-226: Inter-municipal agreement with Yonkers for a Sixth Grade Leadership Academy, total $132,000 ($66,000 County plus match)
• 2026-228: Inter-municipal agreement with Tarrytown for Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow Summer Camp, not to exceed $29,193

The Seniors & Youth Committee approved inter‑municipal agreements for the Mount Vernon Youth Development Program ($150,718), the Yonkers Sixth Grade Leadership Academy ($132,000) and the Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow Summer Camp ($29,193) and referred each to the Board of Legislators. All three motions carried with Legislators Nolan, Puja, Tubiolo and Gashi voting aye; Legislators Alvarado and Cunzio were absent. The committee then adjourned.

• Approved Mount Vernon Youth Development Program ($150,718) and referred to Board (aye: Nolan, Puja, Tubiolo, Gashi; absent: Alvarado, Cunzio)
• Approved Yonkers Sixth Grade Leadership Academy ($132,000) and referred to Board (aye: Nolan, Puja, Tubiolo, Gashi; absent: Alvarado, Cunzio)
• Approved Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow Summer Camp ($29,193) and referred to Board (aye: Nolan, Puja, Tubiolo, Gashi; absent: Alvarado, Cunzio)
• Committee adjourned (aye: Nolan, Puja, Tubiolo, Gashi; absent: Alvarado, Cunzio)

Appointments

The Westchester County Board of Legislators Appointments committee is deciding on five appointments. Three are voting directors to the Westchester County Health Care Corporation board for terms through 2031. One is a public member of the Westchester County Rent Guidelines Board, and one is a member of the Westchester County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board, both for specified terms.

• Appointment of Hon. Benjamin Boykin II as voting director to WCHCC board, term May 18, 2026 to May 18, 2031.
• Appointment of Clifford Bluestein, MD, MBA as voting director to WCHCC board, term May 18, 2026 to May 18, 2031.
• Appointment of Tamer El-Rayess, MBA as voting director to WCHCC board, term May 18, 2026 to May 18, 2031.
• Appointment of Nick Beqi as public member of the Westchester County Rent Guidelines Board, term upon approval through December 31, 2030.
• Appointment of Shannon Algiere to the Westchester County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board, term May 18, 2026 to May 18, 2030.

Litigation

The Westchester County Board of Legislators will consider authorizing a settlement of the Gasparre v. County of Westchester lawsuit for $400,000, inclusive of attorney's fees. The committee will also approve minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting.

• Authorize settlement of Gasparre v. County of Westchester for $400,000
• Approve minutes from April 13, 2026 meeting
• Committee referral: Budget & Appropriations and Litigation

The committee approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It entered and exited an executive session by unanimous vote. The committee signed and unanimously referred ACT‑2026‑109, the Gasparre v. County of Westchester settlement, to the Board of Legislators. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Referred ACT‑2026‑109 settlement to Board of Legislators (unanimous)
• Adjourned committee meeting (unanimous)

Parks & Environment

The committee will discuss several items including temporary easement agreements for the Greenwich Road Bridge rehabilitation in Bedford, rescinding two old bond acts for dam design projects, and a new $1.19 million bond for parks dams. The main focus is a series of actions for the Dunwoodie Golf Course facility improvements, including an environmental resolution, a budget amendment, and a $10.4 million bond act.

• Temporary easement agreements for Greenwich Road Bridge (County Road 12) over Mianus River in Bedford
• Rescinding $5,380.64 from Bond Act 94-2011 for Woodlands Lake dam design in Irvington
• New $1,194,602.36 bond act for parks dams infrastructure
• Environmental resolution and $10,448,803 bond act for Dunwoodie Golf Course facility improvements
• Budget amendment and bond amendment reducing prior bond act for Dunwoodie Golf Course

The Parks & Environment Committee approved and referred two temporary easement agreements for the Greenwich Road Bridge rehab to the Board of Legislators. It also referred four bond acts and three items related to Dunwoodie Golf Course facility improvements. All motions carried with the listed legislators voting aye. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved and referred Temporary Easement Agreements for Greenwich Rd. Bridge rehab (ENV RES) – motion carried
• Approved and referred Temporary Easement Agreements for Greenwich Rd. Bridge rehab (ACT) – motion carried
• Approved and referred Rescinding Bond Act RGI11-3163 for Parks Dams (2026-208) – motion carried
• Approved and referred Rescinding Bond Act RGI11-3163 for Parks Dams (2026-209) – motion carried
• Approved and referred Bond Act RGI11-3163 for Parks Dams (2026-210) – motion carried
• Approved and referred Dunwoodie Golf Course Facility Improvements (ENV RES) – motion carried
• Approved and referred Dunwoodie Golf Course Facility Improvements (CBA) – motion carried
• Approved and referred Amending Bond Act 140-2022 for Dunwoodie Golf Course – motion carried

Infrastructure & Housing

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee is discussing several bond acts and land acquisitions. Key items include the development of affordable homeownership units and funding for park and road infrastructure.

• Purchase of +/- 1.76 acres at 1-3 Croton Point Avenue for 100 affordable homeownership units
• Bond acts for 1-3 Croton Point Avenue totaling $11,915,000
• Bond act of $9,700,500 for the Bronx River Parkway Rehabilitation Program
• Bond act of $10,448,803 for Dunwoodie Golf Course Facility Improvements
• Bond act of $1,194,602.36 for General Infrastructure - Parks Dams

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee approved a Bond Act authorizing $9,700,500 in bonds to fund the Bronx River Parkway Rehabilitation Program and referred the item to the Board of Legislators. It also approved bond authorizations of $5,765,000 and $6,150,000 for the Croton Point Avenue affordable‑housing project, a land‑acquisition act for the same site, and an inter‑municipal developer agreement, all of which were referred to the Board of Legislators. Additionally, the committee approved the HUD Consolidation Plan to apply for federal grant funds and referred it to the Board of Legislators.

• Approved $9,700,500 Bond Act for Bronx River Parkway Rehabilitation Program (referred to Board of Legislators)
• Approved $5,765,000 Bond Act for Croton Point Avenue Housing Implementation Fund II (referred to Board of Legislators)
• Approved $6,150,000 Bond Act for Croton Point Avenue Housing Implementation Fund II (referred to Board of Legislators)
• Approved land acquisition act for 1‑3 Croton Point Avenue (referred to Board of Legislators)
• Approved inter‑municipal developer agreement for 1‑3 Croton Point Avenue (referred to Board of Legislators)
• Approved HUD Consolidation Plan to seek federal grant funds (referred to Board of Legislators)

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee, meeting jointly with several other committees, will discuss and vote on bond acts and legislation for affordable housing, infrastructure, and parks projects. Key items include a $9.7M bond for Bronx River Parkway rehabilitation, a $5.765M bond for a 100-unit affordable homeownership project at 1-3 Croton Point Avenue, and authorization to purchase the land for that project. The committee will also consider conveying 343 affordable rental units in Yonkers with a 50-year affordability extension, and a $10.45M bond for Dunwoodie Golf Course improvements.

• Bond act for $9,700,500 for Bronx River Parkway Rehabilitation Program (Project P0024)
• Bond act for $5,765,000 for Housing Implementation Fund II at 1-3 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson
• Act authorizing purchase of 1.76 acres at 1-3 Croton Point Avenue for 100 affordable homeownership units with 50-year affordability
• Act consenting to conveyance of 343 affordable rental units at 47 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers with 50-year affordability extension
• Consolidated bond act for $10,448,803 for Dunwoodie Golf Course facility improvements

The Budget & Appropriations Committee approved and referred seven items to the full Board, including two bond acts for the Bronx River Parkway Rehabilitation Program and several housing projects on Croton Point Avenue. All motions were carried unanimously by the eight voting members. No items were denied or tabled.

• Referred Bond Act to de‑authorize $5,700,500 for Bronx River Parkway (Item 1) – approved
• Referred Bond Act authorizing $9,700,500 for Bronx River Parkway Rehabilitation (Item 2) – approved
• Referred HUD Consolidation Plan authorizing grant applications (Item 3) – approved
• Referred Bond Act authorizing $5,765,000 for Croton Point Avenue housing fund (Item 4) – approved
• Referred Land Acquisition Act for 1‑3 Croton Point Avenue (Item 5) – approved
• Referred Bond Act authorizing $6,150,000 for Croton Point Avenue housing fund (Item 6) – approved
• Referred Inter‑Municipal Developer Agreement Act for Croton Point Avenue project (Item 7) – approved

Public Safety & Veterans

The Public Safety & Veterans Committee, meeting jointly with the Legislation Committee, will discuss a resolution to set a public hearing on a local law that would repeal the County Attorney's authorization to present criminal proceedings for violations of probation. The proposed local law itself is also on the agenda for introduction. This represents a significant policy shift in how probation violations are handled in Westchester County.

• Resolution to set a public hearing on local law 2026-26 repealing VOP prosecution authority
• Introduction of local law 2026-26 to repeal County Attorney's power to handle probation violation criminal proceedings

The Public Safety & Veterans Committee approved two items that would repeal the County Attorney’s authority to prosecute violations of probation. Both items were signed by the committee and referred to the full Board of Legislators. The meeting was then adjourned at 2:40 pm.

• Approved referral of RES-2026-55 (VOP repeal) to Board of Legislators (motion carried)
• Approved referral of Local Law 2026-26 (VOP repeal) to Board of Legislators (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:40 pm (motion carried)

Legislation

The Legislation Committee, jointly with Public Safety & Veterans, will discuss a resolution to set a public hearing on a local law that would repeal the authorization for the Westchester County Attorney to present criminal proceedings related to Violations of Probation (VOP). The corresponding local law itself is also on the agenda for discussion. No votes are scheduled; the items are being considered at the committee level.

• Resolution to set a public hearing on Local Law 2026-26, which repeals the County Attorney's authority to prosecute violations of probation in criminal courts
• Discussion of Local Law 2026-26, repealing VOP authorization

The committee approved a resolution (RES-2026-50) requesting the New York State Legislature to eliminate the governor’s approval requirement for changes to county civil‑service positions and referred it to the Board of Legislators. It unanimously approved two amendments to repeal the probation‑violation prosecution authorization (RES-2026-55) and sent the item to the Board. The committee also approved the repeal of another VOP authorization (2026-26) and referred that measure to the Board.

• Approved resolution urging state to drop governor sign‑off for civil‑service changes (RES-2026-50) – motion carried (aye: Smith, Barr, Imamura, Nolan, Puja, Ulaj, Gashi)
• Unanimously approved two amendments to repeal VOP authorization (RES-2026-55) – committee approved
• Approved repeal of VOP authorization (2026-26) – motion carried (aye: Smith, Barr, Clements, Cunzio, Imamura, Nolan, Gashi)

Health

The Westchester County Health Committee will discuss a public hearing and a local law to prohibit the sale of camouflaged vaping devices. It will also consider a public hearing and a local law that would create a rebuttable presumption regarding possession of flavored nicotine vapor products. The Department of Health will provide testimony on both matters.

• Resolution 2026-43: Set public hearing on a local law to prohibit sale of camouflaged vaping devices
• Local Law 2026-44: Prohibit the sale of camouflaged vaping devices in Westchester County
• Resolution 2026-212: Set public hearing on a local law to establish a rebuttable presumption for possession of flavored nicotine vapor products
• Local Law 2026-213: Establish a rebuttable presumption for possession of flavored nicotine vapor products

The committee approved the minutes from April 29 and May 6, 2026. All four vaping‑related items – two resolutions to set public hearings and two local law proposals – were continued without a vote. The committee then adjourned.

• Approved April 29, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved May 6, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Continued public hearing on prohibiting camouflaged vaping devices (no vote)
• Continued local law to prohibit camouflaged vaping devices (no vote)
• Continued public hearing on flavored nicotine vapor products (no vote)
• Continued local law on flavored nicotine vapor products (no vote)
• Committee adjourned at 11:44 am (motion carried)

Charter Revision Commission

The Westchester County Charter Revision Commission is meeting to discuss a sanitary code request from the health department and to review its draft report. The agenda also includes discussion of a public hearing and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of sanitary code request from health department
• Review of draft report
• Discussion of public hearing

The Commission voted to approve the Health Department’s request to rename the County Health Code as the County Sanitary Code, eliminating an inconsistency in the Laws of Westchester County. The Commission rejected the Department of Environmental Facilities’ proposal to amend Sec. 836.11(5) concerning competitive bidding for public‑work contracts under $35,000. The Commission approved publishing the edited draft report and adopted a resolution to hold a public hearing on the draft report on June 9, 2026. The final report will be considered for adoption at a meeting on June 10, 2026.

• Approved renaming County Health Code to County Sanitary Code
• Rejected amendment to Sec. 836.11(5) on public‑work contract bidding
• Approved publishing edited draft report for public hearing
• Approved resolution to hold public hearing on draft report June 9, 2026
• Scheduled final report adoption meeting for June 10, 2026

Families Task Force

The Westchester County Families Task Force will discuss the 2025 ALICE Report and receive updates from United Way of Westchester and Putnam. They will also consider the Growing Together Initiative that supports caregivers and young children in Westchester. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Discussion of the 2025 ALICE Report
• Updates from United Way of Westchester and Putnam
• Review of the Growing Together Initiative for caregivers and children

Board of Legislators

This special meeting consists solely of County Executive Kenneth W. Jenkins delivering his annual State of the County Address. No legislation or other business is on the agenda.

• State of the County Address by County Executive Kenneth W. Jenkins

The Board of Legislators convened a special meeting on May 6, 2026, chaired by Vedat Gashi. County Executive Kenneth W. Jenkins gave his State of the County address, covering the county’s finances, public safety improvements, affordable‑housing projects, and mental‑health initiatives. The minutes record speeches and reports but contain no recorded votes, approvals, or other formal actions. Consequently, no substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

Health

The Westchester County Health Committee will hold a discussion on maternal mental health to raise awareness for National Postpartum Week, Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, and National Maternal Mental Health Day. The discussion will feature guests Leah C. Susser, MD, Cheryl Brannan, Samantha Banerjee, and Commissioner Michael Orth. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion on maternal mental health awareness (National Postpartum Week, Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, National Maternal Mental Health Day)

The committee approved the minutes from the April 8 and April 22, 2026 meetings, each on a motion by Legislator Pierce and seconded by Legislator Imamura, with the motions carried. The committee discussed maternal mental‑health awareness but did not adopt any resolution. The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Legislator Imamura, seconded by Legislator Pierce, which carried.

• Approved April 8, 2026 minutes (motion by Pierce, seconded by Imamura, carried)
• Approved April 22, 2026 minutes (motion by Pierce, seconded by Imamura, carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Imamura, seconded by Pierce, carried)

Intergovernmental Affairs

The Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, joint with I&H, will hold a discussion on concerns regarding the Emergency Tenant Protection Act (ETPA) and ideas for improving housing conditions for residents and owners. Guests include representatives from the Building and Realty Institute of the Hudson Valley and the Fiscal Policy Institute. No votes or formal actions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to discussion and receive-and-file items.

• Discussion on ETPA concerns and ideas to improve housing conditions for residents and owners
• Guests: Timothy Foley (CEO/EVP), Jason Hilliard (Gov't Affairs Dir.), Alana Ciuffetelli, Valentina Gojcaj (Building and Realty Institute)
• Guests: Emily Eisner (Acting Exec. Dir. & Chief Economist, Fiscal Policy Institute)
• Joint meeting with Committee on Intergovernmental and Housing (I&H)
• Meeting livestreamed via WebEx; public may attend in person or view online

Small Business

The Small Business Committee will hold a joint meeting with PS&V. The session includes a discussion regarding the Westchester County Veterans Service Agency and the FAVOR Program with guest Joshua Gaccione.

• Discussion of Westchester County Veterans Service Agency and the FAVOR Program

Public Safety & Veterans

The Public Safety & Veterans Committee will meet on May 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM. The agenda includes a discussion of the Westchester County Veterans Service Agency and the FAVOR Program. No other items such as contracts, rezoning, or budget votes are listed. The meeting will be livestreamed and members may attend in person or via WebEx.

• Discussion of the Westchester County Veterans Service Agency
• Discussion of the FAVOR Program

Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights

The Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights Committee will hear updates from the Westchester County Human Rights Commission, including from its Executive Director, Deputy Director, and Housing Director. No legislation or votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational only.

• Updates from the Human Rights Commission by Executive Director Tejash V. Sanchala, Deputy Director Julia De Persia, and Housing Director Joshua Levin Fair

Infrastructure & Housing

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee will meet to discuss ETPA concerns and potential county actions to improve housing conditions for residents and owners. The meeting includes presentations from the Building and Realty Institute of the Hudson Valley and the Fiscal Policy Institute.

• Discussion on ETPA concerns and housing conditions
• Presentation by Building and Realty Institute of the Hudson Valley
• Presentation by Fiscal Policy Institute

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee reviewed the Emergency Tenant Protection Act and housing affordability issues, noting rising rents, low vacancy rates, and data gaps. Legislators called for long‑term data reporting strategies and actionable policy solutions. No motions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Legislation

The Board of Legislators will discuss an act requiring contractors on County-leased property to pay prevailing wages. The meeting is a joint session with the Labor Committee and will include the approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approval of March 30, 2026 and April 13, 2026 minutes
• Discussion of 2026-118 ACT-Westchester County Lessor Prevailing Wage
• Legislator Colin Smith to participate remotely from Peekskill

The committee approved the Westchester County Lessor Prevailing Wage legislation (ACT-2026-86) and referred it to the Board of Legislators. The motion passed with all listed legislators voting aye. Earlier, the minutes from March 30 and April 13 were also approved unanimously. The committee then adjourned.

• Approved March 30, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 13, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ACT-2026-86 prevailing wage legislation and referred to Board of Legislators (unanimous)
• Adjourned committee meeting (unanimous)

Budget & Appropriations

The Westchester County Board of Legislators Budget & Appropriations Committee will receive and file a quarterly financial update for Westchester Community College. The meeting is scheduled for May 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM in White Plains.

• Westchester Community College quarterly financial report to be filed
• Presentation of Westchester Community College quarterly reports
• Westchester Community College President Dr. Belinda Miles to attend

The Budget & Appropriations Committee approved the minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting after a motion by Legislator Nambiar and a second by Legislator Tubiolo. The committee also approved the receipt and filing of the Westchester Community College Quarterly Financial Update 2026 after a motion by Legislator Pierce and a second by Legislator Williams. Finally, the committee adjourned the meeting following a motion by Legislator Williams and a second by Legislator Pierce.

• Approved April 13, 2026 meeting minutes (motion by Nambiar, seconded by Tubiolo)
• Approved receipt and filing of Westchester Community College Quarterly Financial Update 2026 (motion by Pierce, seconded by Williams)
• Adjourned the committee meeting (motion by Williams, seconded by Pierce)

Labor

The Labor Committee will review an act requiring lessors of County-leased property to use contractors paying prevailing wages for construction projects. The meeting is a joint session with the Legislation Committee and will include a public comment period.

• Review of ACT-Westchester County Lessor Prevailing Wage
• Discussion on construction project wage requirements
• Public hearing on proposed legislation
• Committee referral to Legislation and Labor Committees
• Presentation by Law Department officials

The Labor Committee approved the prior meeting minutes unanimously. It entered executive session to receive legal advice and emerged from it, both votes unanimous. The committee then signed and referred ACT‑Westchester County Lessor Prevailing Wage (ACT‑2026‑86) to the Board of Legislators, with all six voting members in favor.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Entered executive session to discuss legal advice (6‑0)
• Exited executive session (6‑0)
• Referred ACT‑Westchester County Lessor Prevailing Wage (ACT‑2026‑86) to Board of Legislators (6‑0)

Board of Legislators

The Board of Legislators will hold a public hearing on a local law requiring graphic images of the dangers of weapons or firearms. The body is also considering several bond acts for infrastructure and housing, as well as inter-municipal agreements for youth and fire services.

• Public hearing on Local Law 2026-176 regarding graphic safety warnings for firearms
• Proposed purchase of 1.76 acres at 1-3 Croton Point Avenue for 100 affordable homeownership units
• Inter-municipal agreement with City of Mount Vernon for youth development services up to $150,718
• Bond act for $10,448,803 to finance Dunwoodie Golf Course Facility Improvements
• Bond act for $9,700,500 for the Bronx River Parkway Rehabilitation Program

The Board approved the minutes from the April 20 meeting unanimously. A public hearing on graphic safety warnings was held and closed. Sixteen legislative items—including youth program agreements, environmental resolutions, bond acts, and affordable housing projects—were received, filed, and referred to the appropriate committees, each by unanimous motion.

• Minutes approval (unanimous)
• Public hearing on graphic safety warnings held (closed)
• IMA Youth Development Program-Mount Vernon received, filed, referred
• ENV RES Temporary Easement for Greenwich Rd Bridge received, filed, referred
• ACT Temporary Easement for Greenwich Rd Bridge received, filed, referred
• ACT HUD Consolidation Plan received, filed, referred
• Rescinding Bond Act 94-2011 received, filed, referred
• Rescinding Bond Act 196-2014 received, filed, referred

Health

The Westchester County Health Committee will discuss the implications of kratom use with medical and county officials, including addiction specialists and health department leaders. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and other routine business.

• Discussion of kratom implications with Dr. Jonathan Avery, Ellen Bloom, Dr. Sherlita Amler, and others
• Approval of minutes from April 8 and April 22, 2026
• No rezonings, contracts, fee changes, or public hearings on the agenda

The committee heard a presentation on kratom, a plant‑derived substance with stimulant and opioid‑like effects. Legislators emphasized the need for stronger oversight, research, and public education. No votes or formal actions were recorded, and the meeting adjourned at 12:01 p.m.

Charter Revision Commission

The Charter Revision Commission will meet to review draft summaries of requests. The body will also review requests submitted by the District Attorney.

• Review of Requests Draft Summaries
• Review of Requests from District Attorney

The commission approved the meeting minutes after a motion by Rae Long was carried. Commissioners voted unanimously to reject the District Attorney's requests as a whole. They decided to keep the next meeting on May 12 to vote on a draft charter report and to tentatively schedule a public hearing for June.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Unanimously rejected District Attorney's requests
• Decided to keep meeting on May 12 to vote on draft report
• Tentatively scheduled public hearing for June

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee is discussing several capital projects, including funding for a correctional facility chiller and water district improvements. The body is also reviewing a lease agreement with Citigroup, Inc. for space at the Westchester County Airport.

• Bond act for $40,000,000 to finance Capital Project WD305 - County Water District No. 3 - Eastview Pumping Station
• Bond act for $3,540,000 for Correctional Facility Chiller Replacement (Project BCR66)
• Proposed lease agreement with Citigroup, Inc. for Hangar E - Bay 2 at Westchester County Airport
• Transfer of appropriations across county departments totaling $43,104,337
• Grant agreement for up to $75,545 under the FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

The Budget & Appropriations Committee approved a bond act authorizing $3,540,000 in bonds to finance the Correctional Facility Chiller Replacement project. It also approved a grant agreement to accept up to $75,545 from the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant and recommended denial of the Citigroup lease at Westchester County Airport. Several water‑district projects, including the Eastview Pumping Station, were signed and referred to the Board of Legislators.

• Approved $3,540,000 bond act for Correctional Facility Chiller Replacement (aye: Woodson‑Samuels, Holstein, Nambiar, Williams, Williams Johnson, Gashi; absent: Pierce, Tubiolo)
• Signed and referred CBA for chiller replacement to Budget & Appropriations (same vote list)
• Approved grant agreement to accept up to $75,545 Justice Assistance funds (same vote list)
• Recommended denial of Citigroup lease at Westchester County Airport (same vote list)
• Approved local law authorizing Citigroup lease and referred to Board (same vote list)
• Signed and referred Eastview Pumping Station public hearing to Board (aye: Woodson‑Samuels, Holstein, Nambiar, Williams, Gashi; absent: Pierce, Tubiolo, Williams Johnson)
• Approved environmental resolution finding no significant impact for Eastview Pumping Station (same vote list)
• Approved act to proceed with WD305 water‑district project, subject to State Comptroller order (same vote list)

Public Safety & Veterans

The Public Safety & Veterans Committee will discuss two items related to a $3,540,000 bond to replace chillers at the Westchester County Correctional Facility, and a separate act to accept a $75,545 federal grant for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program, including intermunicipal agreements with Yonkers and Mount Vernon.

• 2026-195: Capital budget amendment for Correctional Facility Chiller Replacement (BCR66)
• 2026-196: Bond act authorizing $3,540,000 for Correctional Facility Chiller Replacement
• 2026-188: Act to accept $75,545 from FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and enter intermunicipal agreements with Yonkers and Mount Vernon

The Public Safety & Veterans Committee voted to authorize a $3,540,000 bond to fund Capital Project BCR66, replacing one chiller at the County Correctional Facility. The motion was approved and the item was referred to the full Board of Legislators. The committee also approved a grant agreement for up to $75,545 from the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant.

• Approved $3,540,000 bond act for Correctional Facility Chiller Replacement (motion carried)
• Referred the chiller replacement bond act to the Board of Legislators (motion carried)
• Approved entry into Justice Assistance Grant agreement for up to $75,545 (motion carried)
• Referred the grant agreement to the Board of Legislators (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Infrastructure & Housing

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee is discussing capital projects for water district improvements and correctional facility equipment. The body is also reviewing a long-term lease agreement for space at the Westchester County Airport.

• Bond act for $40,000,000 to finance Capital Project WD305 - County Water District No. 3 - Eastview Pumping Station
• Bond act for $3,540,000 for Correctional Facility Chiller Replacement (Project BCR66)
• Local law for a 15-year lease agreement with Citigroup, Inc. for Hangar E - Bay 2 at Westchester County Airport
• Proposed public hearing for Capital Project WD305 - Eastview Pumping Station
• Environmental resolution stating no significant adverse impact for the Eastview Pumping Station project

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee referred three items to the Board of Legislators: a $3.54 million bond act to replace a chiller at the County Correctional Facility, a lease agreement with Citigroup for Hangar E‑Bay 2 at Westchester County Airport, and the Capital Project WD305 for Water District 3 Eastview Pumping Station. All motions were carried unanimously by the five voting legislators. The lease is projected to generate about $22 million in revenue over its term.

• Referred $3.54M bond act for correctional facility chiller replacement to Board of Legislators
• Referred lease agreement with Citigroup for Hangar E‑Bay 2 at Westchester County Airport to Board of Legislators
• Referred public hearing for Water District 3 Eastview Pumping Station (WD305) to Board of Legislators
• Referred environmental resolution for WD305 to Board of Legislators
• Referred act authorizing County to proceed with WD305 to Board of Legislators
• Referred act authorizing BOL Chairman to apply to State Comptroller for WD305 bonds to Board of Legislators
• Referred resolution to submit verified application to State Comptroller for WD305 to Board of Legislators

Health

The Westchester County Health Committee will meet on April 22, 2026. The agenda lists a discussion of the implications of rising healthcare costs, featuring guest speaker Jack Hoadley, Ph.D., from Georgetown University. No decisions or votes are indicated; the item is for discussion only. The meeting will be held at the Michaelian Office Building and livestreamed via WebEx.

• Discussion of rising healthcare costs (guest speaker Jack Hoadley, Ph.D., Georgetown University)

The Health Committee heard a presentation on rising healthcare costs and their drivers. No resolutions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned without any formal decisions.

Appointments

The Appointments Committee will meet to discuss the appointment of a Budget Director. The body will also review minutes from March 9 and April 13, 2026.

• Resolution 2026-145: Appointment of Lawrence C. Soule as Budget Director for the Westchester County Department of Budget (term: Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2028)

The committee approved the March 9 and April 13, 2026 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It also approved a resolution appointing Lawrence C. Soule as Budget Director of the Westchester County Department of Budget, with a term from Jan. 1 2026 to Dec. 31 2028, again by unanimous vote.

• Approved March 9, 2026 minutes (unanimous vote of five members)
• Approved April 13, 2026 minutes (unanimous vote of five members)
• Approved appointment of Lawrence C. Soule as Budget Director (term 1/1/26‑12/31/28) (unanimous vote of five members)
• Committee adjourned (unanimous vote of five members)

Board of Legislators

The Westchester County Board of Legislators will vote on authorizing $40 million in bonds for a water district pumping station and $3.54 million for a jail chiller replacement. The body also plans public hearings on sewer district changes and a county apprenticeship program.

• Authorize $40M bonds for Water District #3 Eastview Pumping Station
• Authorize $3.54M bonds for Correctional Facility Chiller Replacement
• Public hearing on removing property from Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District
• Public hearing on county contractor apprenticeship program
• Authorize $5.08M bonds for Tarrytown housing implementation fund

The Board of Legislators unanimously referred and approved a series of items, including a $40 million bond act to finance County Water District No. 3 Eastview Pumping Station. It also approved transfers of appropriations totaling $43,104,337 and $21,831,704, an amendment to the 2025 operating budget for $27,744,180, and a lease agreement with Citigroup at Westchester County Airport. Public hearings were held for a sewer district parcel removal and an apprenticeship program local law. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $40,000,000 bond act for WD305 Eastview Pumping Station (unanimous)
• Approved $43,104,337 transfer of appropriations across county departments (unanimous)
• Approved $21,831,704 transfer of appropriations within various departments (unanimous)
• Approved $27,744,180 amendment to 2025 County Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Citigroup for Westchester County Airport (unanimous)
• Approved $3,540,000 bond act for Correctional Facility Chiller Replacement (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District parcel removal (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on apprenticeship program local law (unanimous)

Parks & Environment

The Parks & Environment committee will hold a discussion on Westchester County's Waste Reduction Study, featuring testimony from Louis Vetrone, First Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Facilities. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other routine business. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational.

• Discussion of Westchester County's Waste Reduction Study with Louis Vetrone, First Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Facilities

The Parks & Environment Committee reviewed the County's Waste Reduction Study, noting a 27% waste reduction since 2005 and discussing communication, equity, and food‑scrap composting strategies. No resolutions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the meeting. The committee adjourned at 12:24 p.m. after a motion by Legislator Williams Johnson, seconded by Chair Pierce.

• Committee adjourned (motion by Williams Johnson, seconded by Pierce)

Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights

The committee will hear a presentation from the Westchester County Department of Social Services on foster care services. First Deputy Commissioner John R. Befus and Deputy Commissioner Lisette Matos are scheduled to provide the update. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and routine receive-and-file items.

• Discussion: "Keeping Westchester Informed: A Department of Social Services Update Part II - Foster Care"
• Guests: John R. Befus, First Deputy Commissioner; Lisette Matos, Deputy Commissioner
• Minutes approval for prior meeting
• Receive and file items

The Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights Committee reviewed a Department of Social Services presentation on foster care statistics, costs, and program initiatives. Legislators asked questions about placements, domestic violence, and youth aging out, but no resolutions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned without any formal decisions.

Infrastructure & Housing

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee will discuss and potentially vote on several bond acts and inter-municipal developer agreements. Key items include a $5.08 million bond for Capital Project BPL1A to fund affordable housing at 50 White Street in Tarrytown, and an act authorizing an agreement with Tarrytown and WBP Development for 90 affordable rental units affordable for 50 years. The committee also considers rescinding prior acts and bonds for affordable housing projects in New Rochelle and Greenburgh that will not proceed, and numerous bond acts for wastewater treatment, bridge repairs, bus replacements, and building upgrades.

• $5.08M bond act for housing implementation fund at 50 White Street, Tarrytown
• Inter-municipal developer agreement for 90 affordable rental units at 50 White Street, affordable for 50 years
• Rescinding Act 178-2019 and Bond Act 179-2019 for 219 affordable units at 11 Garden Street, New Rochelle
• $124.9M bond amendment to replace 95 NABI 40-foot hybrid buses
• $9.3M bond to replace Orion V 40-foot coach buses

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee signed and referred eight items to the Board of Legislators. The first item authorizes a $5,080,000 bond to build 90 affordable rental units at 50 White Street in Tarrytown. The other items include rescinding prior bond acts and approving bonds for water‑resource and sewer projects in Yonkers and Mamaroneck.

• Approved $5,080,000 Bond Act for 90 affordable units at 50 White St (referred to Board)
• Approved inter‑municipal developer agreement for 90 affordable units at 50 White St (referred to Board)
• Rescinded Act 178‑2019 for New Rochelle project, redirecting funds to 50 White St (referred to Board)
• Rescinded Bond Act 179‑2019 for New Rochelle project, replenishing BPL1A (referred to Board)
• Rescinded Act 200‑2020 for Greenburgh project, redirecting funds to 50 White St (referred to Board)
• Rescinded Bond Act 201‑2020 for Greenburgh project, replenishing BPL1A (referred to Board)
• Approved $1,200,000 Bond Act for Yonkers Joint WRRF chemical storage upgrades (referred to Board)
• Approved $2,000,000 Bond Act for South Yonkers Pumping Station rehabilitation (referred to Board)

Public Safety & Veterans

The Public Safety & Veterans Committee is discussing a proposed local law (2026-176) and a resolution to set a public hearing (2026-175) that would amend Chapter 529 of Westchester County laws to require posting a graphic image warning about the dangers of weapons or firearms. No vote is scheduled; the items are up for discussion only at this meeting.

• 2026-175: Resolution to set a public hearing on a local law requiring graphic safety warnings about firearms
• 2026-176: Proposed local law amending Chapter 529 to mandate posting a graphic image of weapons/firearms dangers
• Guest: Chief Deputy County Attorney Stacey Dolgin-Kmetz from the Law Department
• Joint meeting with the Board of Legislators

The Public Safety & Veterans Committee voted to make the new graphic firearm safety sign law effective immediately, rather than waiting 30 days after adoption. The committee also signed and referred the local law to the full Board of Legislators. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved amendment to make graphic safety sign law effective immediately (3‑0)
• Signed and referred the graphic safety sign local law to the Board of Legislators (3‑0)

Litigation

The Litigation Committee, meeting jointly with Budget & Appropriations, will discuss an act to retain an attorney to represent Captain Frank Donovan in the lawsuit Shannon Hicks v. Westchester County Department of Public Safety. The committee will also receive and file a quarterly update on appointments and payments of special prosecutors. Minutes from the April 6 meeting are scheduled for approval.

• Discussion of ACT 2026-1741 to retain counsel for Captain Frank Donovan in Shannon Hicks v. Westchester County Department of Public Safety
• Receive and file quarterly update on appointments and payments of special prosecutors (2026-1731)
• Approval of minutes from April 6, 2026 Litigation meeting

The Litigation Committee voted unanimously to enter executive session for legal advice on retaining counsel for the Hicks v. WCDPS and Donovan case, then unanimously exited the session. The committee approved the retention of counsel and referred the matter to the Board of Legislators. It also received, filed, and approved the appointment and payment of special prosecutors (item 2026-173).

• Entered executive session for legal advice on counsel retention (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Approved retention of counsel for Hicks v. WCDPS and referred to Board (unanimous)
• Received, filed, and approved appointment and payment of special prosecutors (unanimous)

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will consider a Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $5,080,000 in county bonds to finance Capital Project BPL1A – Housing Implementation Fund II at 50 White Street, Tarrytown. The committee will also review several other bond authorizations for infrastructure and transportation projects, including $1,200,000 for Yonkers Joint WRRF chemical storage upgrades, $2,000,000 for a South Yonkers pumping‑station rehabilitation, $1,000,000 for Mamaroneck WRRF odor‑control and HVAC work, and $250,000 for interior renovations of the Michaelian Office Building. Additional items include rescinding earlier bond acts for affordable‑housing projects in New Rochelle and Greenburgh, and amendments to bus‑replacement funding. The meeting will also address the retention of counsel for a county lawsuit and a quarterly update on special‑prosecutor appointments.

• Bond Act BPL1A‑50 White Street, Tarrytown: $5,080,000 for Housing Implementation Fund II
• Bond Act SY049 – Yonkers Joint WRRF Chemical Storage and Distribution Upgrades: $1,200,000
• Bond Act SY095 – Pumping Station Rehabilitation Program South Yonkers: $2,000,000
• Bond Act B0133 – Interior Renovations, Michaelian Office Building, White Plains: $250,000
• Bond Act (Amended) T001Z – Replace 95 NABI 40‑Foot Hybrid Buses: amendment raises total funding to $124,946,250

The Budget & Appropriations Committee approved a $5,080,000 bond act to fund 90 affordable rental units at 50 White Street in Tarrytown and referred it to the Board of Legislators. It also approved an intermunicipal developer agreement for the same project and rescinded prior bond acts and agreements for New Rochelle and Greenburgh, redirecting those funds. Additional bond acts were approved for water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in Yonkers and Mamaroneck. All motions carried unanimously by the seven listed legislators.

• Approved $5,080,000 Bond Act for 90 affordable units at 50 White St (referral)
• Approved intermunicipal developer agreement for 50 White St project (referral)
• Rescinded Act 178-2019 for New Rochelle project, reallocating funds (referral)
• Rescinded Bond Act 179-2019 for New Rochelle, replenishing BPL1A (referral)
• Rescinded Act 200-2020 for Greenburgh project, reallocating funds (referral)
• Rescinded Bond Act 201-2020 for Greenburgh, replenishing BPL1A (referral)
• Approved $1,200,000 Bond Act for Yonkers WRRF chemical storage upgrades (referral)
• Approved $2,000,000 Bond Act for South Yonkers pumping station rehabilitation (referral)

Legislation

The Westchester County Board of Legislators will discuss a local law requiring the posting of graphic images depicting the dangers of weapons or firearms. The committee will also consider setting a public hearing date for the proposed amendment to Chapter 529.

• Public hearing set for graphic weapon safety warnings
• Local Law 2026-176 amends Chapter 529 for graphic safety warnings
• Chief Deputy County Attorney Stacey Dolgin-Kmetz to provide guest testimony

The committee voted to change the graphic safety warning law so it becomes effective immediately, while still giving the Department of Health six months to develop the graphic sign. The amendment was approved and the item was referred to the Board of Legislators. A second related item, LL‑3‑2026, was also referred to the Board. Both motions carried with eight affirmative votes.

• Amended PH‑Graphic Safety Warnings (RES‑2026‑42) to take effect immediately; motion carried (8 ayes)
• Referred PH‑Graphic Safety Warnings (RES‑2026‑42) to Board of Legislators; motion carried (8 ayes)
• Referred LL‑Graphic Safety Warnings (LL 3‑2026) to Board of Legislators; motion carried (8 ayes)

Appointments

The Westchester County Board of Legislators Committee on Appointments is scheduled to reappoint several members to the County Advisory Council on People with Disabilities and the Asian American Advisory Board. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from a previous session.

• Reappoint Lucille Rossi to the Advisory Council on People with Disabilities (Feb 5, 2026–Dec 31, 2027)
• Reappoint Francesca Hagadus to the Advisory Council on People with Disabilities (Feb 5, 2026–Dec 31, 2027)
• Reappoint May Tang to the Asian American Advisory Board (Jan 1, 2026–Dec 31, 2027)
• Reappoint Danish Syed to the Asian American Advisory Board (Jan 1, 2026–Dec 31, 2027)
• Approve minutes from the Monday, February 9, 2026 meeting

The Appointments Committee approved and referred six reappointment resolutions for various advisory councils and boards to the full Board of Legislators. Each resolution was signed by the committee and sent onward. The committee also approved the February 9 minutes and adjourned.

• Approved February 9 minutes; referred to Board (5 aye)
• Reappointed Lucille Rossi to Advisory Council on People with Disabilities; referred to Board (5 aye)
• Reappointed Francesca Hagadus to Advisory Council on People with Disabilities; referred to Board (5 aye)
• Reappointed Michael Gilberg to Advisory Council on People with Disabilities; referred to Board (5 aye)
• Reappointed May Tang to Asian American Advisory Board; referred to Board (5 aye)
• Reappointed Danish Syed to Asian American Advisory Board; referred to Board (5 aye)
• Reappointed Monica Scantlebury, MD, to African American Advisory Board; referred to Board (5 aye)
• Adjourned meeting (5 aye)

Families Task Force

The Families Task Force will hear updates from Neighbors Link, including Executive Director Carola Bracco and Senior Staff Attorney Jonathan Campozano, on their programs and priorities. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and other business.

• Discussion with Neighbors Link on updates, priorities, and programs

Health

The Westchester County Legislature's Health Committee will hold a discussion on the intersection of human trafficking and public health, focusing on gaps for missing at-risk BIPOC women and girls. Guests include representatives from the Task Force on Missing Women and Girls who are BIPOC, the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, the Westchester Anti-Trafficking Task Force, and the Department of Social Services.

• Discussion on human trafficking and public health gaps for missing at-risk BIPOC women and girls
• Guests from Task Force on Missing Women and Girls who are BIPOC, NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, Westchester Anti-Trafficking Task Force, and Department of Social Services

The committee approved the minutes from March 10, 2026 and March 25, 2026. No substantive policy or budget items were decided. The meeting was then adjourned at 12:34 pm.

• Approved March 10, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved March 25, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Committee adjourned at 12:34 pm (motion carried)

Infrastructure & Housing

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee is meeting jointly with P&E to discuss capital projects from the Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation. First Deputy Commissioner Peter Tartaglia will attend as a guest.

• Discussion of Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation capital projects

With a quorum present, Chair Shanae Williams called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. The committee heard a presentation on the Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation’s capital projects and master plan updates. The meeting was adjourned after Legislator Nambiar moved and Legislator Pierce seconded the motion.

• Committee adjourned (motion passed)

Parks & Environment

The Parks & Environment Committee will meet on April 7, 2026. The agenda includes approval of minutes from three March meetings and a discussion with Peter Tartaglia, First Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation, about pending capital projects. No other items are listed.

• Approve minutes from March 9, 2026 meeting
• Approve minutes from March 10, 2026 meeting
• Approve minutes from March 18, 2026 meeting
• Discussion with Peter Tartaglia on pending capital projects

The Parks & Environment Committee heard a briefing from the Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation on ongoing capital projects and the upcoming master plan update. No motions or votes were taken on any proposals. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive decisions.

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee, meeting jointly with the LIT committee, will discuss three items: an amendment to increase a legal services contract by $150,000 for the Westchester County Charter Revision Commission, an environmental resolution for the sale of county property at 25 Moore Avenue in Mount Kisco, and an act authorizing that sale. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and other business.

• Amendment to increase legal contract with Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP by $150,000 for Charter Revision Commission counsel
• Environmental resolution (2026-133) for sale of 25 Moore Avenue, Mount Kisco
• Act (2026-134) authorizing sale of 25 Moore Avenue to Kasinathan International Group
• Joint meeting with LIT committee

The Budget & Appropriations Committee approved an amendment to increase legal counsel funding for the Charter Revision Commission and approved both an environmental resolution and an act authorizing the sale of the County property at 25 Moore Avenue, Mount Kisco. Each item was signed by the committee and referred to the full Board of Legislators. All motions carried with the listed legislators voting aye and no opposition recorded.

• Approved $150,000 increase for legal counsel to Charter Revision Commission (motion carried)
• Approved environmental resolution finding no significant impact for sale of 25 Moore Avenue (motion carried)
• Approved act authorizing sale of 25 Moore Avenue to Kasinathan International Group (motion carried)

Board of Legislators

The Westchester County Board of Legislators will consider appointing a new Budget Director and authorizing over $5 million in bonds for affordable housing and infrastructure projects in Tarrytown, New Rochelle, and White Plains.

• Appoint Lawrence C. Soule as Budget Director
• Authorize $5,080,000 bond for Tarrytown housing
• Authorize $1,125,000 for Quaker Ridge Road Bridge
• Authorize $2,000,000 for Yonkers sewer rehab
• Authorize $124.9M for bus fleet replacement

The Board received and referred a resolution appointing Lawrence C. Soule as Budget Director. It also approved a series of bond acts and acts related to affordable housing and infrastructure, each filed and sent to the appropriate committees. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved appointment of Lawrence C. Soule as Budget Director (unanimous)
• Approved $5,080,000 bond act for Capital Project BPL 1A – Housing Implementation Fund II (unanimous)
• Approved act authorizing inter‑municipal agreement for 90 affordable units at 50 White Street, Tarrytown (unanimous)
• Approved rescinding of Act 178‑2019 for 219 affordable units in New Rochelle (unanimous)
• Approved rescinding of Bond Act 179‑2019 ($2.5 M) for New Rochelle affordable housing (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 bond act for interior renovations of the Michaelian Office Building (unanimous)
• Approved $775,000 bond act for exterior infrastructure repairs at White Plains Complex (unanimous)
• Approved $865,000 bond act for Park Avenue Bridge over Beaver Swamp Brook, Harrison (unanimous)

Litigation

The Litigation Committee, meeting jointly with Budget & Appropriations, is discussing an act to amend an agreement with Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $150,000 for legal counsel to the Westchester County Charter Revision Commission. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other business.

• Discussion of Act 2026-122 authorizing a $150,000 increase to the agreement with Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP for legal counsel to the Westchester County Charter Revision Commission

The committee approved the meeting minutes. It approved the Agreement Amendment (ACT‑2026‑63) to provide legal counsel for the Charter Revision Commission and referred the item to the Board of Legislators. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (aye: Imamura, Barr, Nambiar, Williams Johnson)
• Approved ACT‑2026‑63 charter counsel amendment and referred to Board (aye: Imamura, Barr, Nambiar, Williams Johnson)
• Adjourned meeting (aye: Imamura, Barr, Nambiar, Williams Johnson)

Small Business

The Small Business Committee will hold a discussion on Westchester County economic development, featuring Director Bridget Gibbons as a guest. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings in February and March 2026.

• Discussion of Westchester County economic development with Director Bridget Gibbons
• Approval of minutes from February 11, March 4, and March 18, 2026

The Westchester County Small Business Committee met on April 1, 2026. No prior minutes were approved. Legislators discussed topics such as commercial space, the former Launch 1000 program, ADA compliance, trade schools, and a small‑business survey. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Legislator Nambiar, seconded by Legislator Nolan, which carried with Nolan and Nambiar voting aye and three members absent.

• Adjourned meeting (motion carried; ayes: Nolan, Nambiar; absent: Holstein, Smith, Woodson‑Samuels)

Charter Revision Commission

The Charter Revision Commission will hear a presentation by Justin Adin, the Assistant Chief Deputy County Attorney, and will review its deliberation protocol and pending requests. No decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Presentation by Justin Adin, Assistant Chief Deputy County Attorney
• Review of the commission's deliberation protocol
• Review of submitted requests

The Charter Revision Commission approved Assistant Chief Deputy County Attorney Justin Adin's request to create an administrative office that would consolidate functions of administrative law judges and hearing officers. It also unanimously approved the focus group report on mission statements, the Housing Opportunity Commission subcommittee request, and several research and policy recommendations. Multiple proposals to change Board of Legislators confirmation rules were rejected.

• Approved Justin Adin's request to create an administrative office consolidating ALJ functions (unanimous)
• Unanimously approved focus group report on updating mission statements for boards and commissions
• Unanimously approved making the Housing Opportunity Commission a subcommittee of the County Planning Board
• Unanimously approved modified request for the County to research fiscal performance goals and a fund‑balance policy
• Unanimously approved modified request to research creating a water and sewer authority
• Unanimously approved adding language to ensure equitable access to County parks in Sec. 134.51
• Unanimously approved two requests to clarify Charter Revision Commission term and removal authority in the LWC
• Rejected multiple Board of Legislators confirmation and removal proposals, including a request to add a second BOL representative (11 opposed, 3 in favor, 2 abstentions)

Legislation

The Legislation Committee, meeting jointly with Labor, will discuss a proposed local law. The proposal would require County contractors and subcontractors to maintain apprenticeship agreements registered with the New York State Commissioner of Labor.

• Proposed Local Law adding Chapter 309 to the Laws of Westchester County regarding contractor apprenticeship agreements
• Resolution 2026-143 to set a public hearing for the apprenticeship program law

The committee approved the minutes from three prior meetings. It voted to refer both apprenticeship program items to the Board of Legislators. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 9, 2026 minutes (unanimous vote of nine legislators)
• Approved February 19, 2026 minutes (unanimous vote of nine legislators)
• Approved March 3, 2026 minutes (unanimous vote of nine legislators)
• Referred PH‑Apprenticeship Program (RES‑2026‑33) to Board of Legislators (unanimous vote of nine legislators)
• Referred LL‑Apprenticeship Program Intro (2026‑144) to Board of Legislators (unanimous vote of nine legislators)
• Adjourned committee meeting at 1:56 p.m. (unanimous vote of nine legislators)

Labor

The Labor Committee will approve minutes from the February 25 meeting. It will consider a resolution to set a public hearing on a proposed local law adding Chapter 309 to require apprenticeship agreements for county contractors and subcontractors. The committee will also discuss the local law itself that would mandate those apprenticeship agreements.

• Resolution to set a public hearing on a new Chapter 309 apprenticeship law
• Local Law adding Chapter 309 requiring apprenticeship agreements for county contractors and subcontractors

The committee approved the minutes from the February 25, 2026 meeting. It scheduled a public hearing on the apprenticeship program for April 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. and referred the proposed Local Law 2026‑144, which would require county contractors and subcontractors to have registered apprenticeship agreements, to the Board of Legislators. The committee adjourned at 2:06 p.m.

• Approved minutes of Feb 25, 2026 meeting (motion carried by six legislators)
• Scheduled public hearing on apprenticeship program for April 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. (motion carried by six legislators)
• Referred Local Law 2026‑144 apprenticeship program to Board of Legislators (motion carried by six legislators)
• Adjourned committee at 2:06 p.m. (motion carried by six legislators)

Litigation

The Litigation Committee will consider an act authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $150,000 for legal counsel to the Westchester County Charter Revision Commission. This is the only substantive item; the remainder of the agenda is procedural.

• Act 2026-122: $150,000 increase in the not-to-exceed amount for legal services from Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP for the Charter Revision Commission

Seniors & Youth

The Seniors & Youth Committee will consider an amendment to Act 2024-119 that raises the not‑to‑exceed amount for Title III‑C and NSIP IMA grants by $710,103.40, increasing the total limit from $1,373,856.00 to $2,083,959.40. The amendment will be referred to the Budget & Appropriations Committee and the Seniors & Youth Committee for further action. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the March 9, 2026 session and routine other business.

• Amend Act 2024-119 to increase NYS OFA grant limit by $710,103.40 (new total $2,083,959.40)
• Approve minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee is discussing several bond authorizations for sewer, airport, and transit projects. The body is also reviewing the sale of county property in Mount Kisco and the acquisition of land for affordable housing in Greenburgh.

• Bonds for Blind Brook WWTP process equipment improvements totaling $37,500,000
• Bonds of $8,819,000 for the Airport Natural Gas Pipeline project
• Purchase of 14 Payne Street and 175 Winthrop Avenue for 9 affordable homeownership units
• Sale of County property at 25 Moore Avenue, Mount Kisco to Kasinathan International Group, Inc.
• Bonds of $3,000,000 for Ossining SSD Kemey's Cove Force Main Replacement

The Budget & Appropriations Committee approved a $5 million bond amendment for process equipment upgrades at the Blind Brook Waste Water Treatment Plant, bringing the project’s total financing to $37.5 million. It also approved bond acts for a $3 million Ossining force‑main replacement and a $2 million Peekskill pumping‑station upgrade. The committee referred three sewer‑district removal items and related resolutions to the Board of Legislators, and approved an amendment to increase grant funding by $710,103.40.

• Approved $5,000,000 bond amendment for Blind Brook Wastewater Plant (7-0)
• Approved $3,000,000 bond act for Ossining Sanitary Sewer District force‑main replacement (6-1)
• Approved $2,000,000 bond act for Peekskill WRRF Highland Avenue Pumping Station upgrades (5-2)
• Approved sewer‑district removal of 485 Chappaqua Road parcel, referred to Board (5-2)
• Approved environmental resolution for 485 Chappaqua Road parcel removal, referred to Board (5-2)
• Approved act to modify Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District for 485 Chappaqua Road parcel, referred to Board (5-2)
• Approved amendment to increase grant aggregate to $2,083,959.40 (7-0)
• Continued discussion on sale of 25 Moore Avenue, Mount Kisco (no vote)

Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights

The Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights Committee, meeting jointly with the Budget & Appropriations Committee, will discuss a proposed act authorizing an intermunicipal agreement with Rockland County. The agreement would allow Westchester to provide mandated preventive respite care and services to eligible children and families in Rockland County on a space-available basis, from March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2029. The committee may decide on a recommendation to the full Board of Legislators.

• Discussion of Act 2026-141: IMA-Preventive Respite Care & Services for Eligible Children and Their Families-Rockland County

The Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights Committee approved the IMA-Preventive Respite Care & Services for Eligible Children and Their Families regional shared services agreement for Rockland County and referred it to the full Board of Legislators. The motion was made by Legislator Imamura, seconded by Williams Johnson, and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Referred IMA-Preventive Respite Care & Services agreement to Board of Legislators (unanimous)

Infrastructure & Housing

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee will discuss a $2.487 million bond act and an authorizing act to purchase two parcels at 14 Payne Street and 175 Winthrop Avenue in Greenburgh to create nine affordable homeownership units. The committee will also consider bond acts for sewer and water infrastructure projects, including a $37.5 million total bond for Blind Brook WWTP improvements and an $8.819 million bond for an airport natural gas pipeline, along with a $2.3 million bond for paratransit vehicle replacement.

• Bond act ($2.487M) and property acquisition act for 14 Payne Street & 175 Winthrop Avenue, Greenburgh, for nine affordable homeownership units with 50-year affordability
• Bond act (amended) for $37.5M total for Blind Brook Waste Water Treatment Plant process equipment improvements
• Bond act for $8.819M for Westchester County Airport natural gas pipeline
• Bond act for $2.3M for paratransit vehicle replacement
• Public hearing and environmental resolution to remove one parcel from Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District at 485 Chappaqua Road, Mount Pleasant

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee approved and sent eight items to the Westchester County Board of Legislators. Decisions included a sewer‑district parcel removal, four bond authorizations for sewer and water projects, a land‑acquisition act for affordable homes, and an environmental resolution for an airport natural‑gas pipeline. All motions carried.

• Sewer District Mod‑Removal‑485 Chappaqua Road referred to Board (motion carried)
• Bond Act authorizing $3,000,000 for Ossining SSD Kemey’s Cove force‑main replacement referred to Board (motion carried)
• Bond Act authorizing $2,000,000 for Peekskill WRRF Highland Avenue Pumping Station upgrades referred to Board (motion carried)
• Amended Bond Act adding $5,000,000 for Blind Brook WWTP process equipment improvements referred to Board (motion carried)
• Bond Act authorizing $2,487,000 for Greenburgh land acquisition (Payne St & Winthrop Ave) referred to Board (motion carried)
• Land‑Acquisition Act for 14 Payne St & 175 Winthrop Ave to create nine affordable homes referred to Board (motion carried)
• Environmental Resolution for Airport Natural Gas Pipeline (no significant adverse impact) referred to Board (motion carried)
• Capital Budget Amendment for Airport Natural Gas Pipeline referred to Board (motion carried)

Intergovernmental Affairs

The Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will hold a discussion on Project MOVER, with leaders from the Villages of Ossining, Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Croton-on-Hudson, and Dobbs Ferry, as well as potential State Legislative representatives. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and other routine business.

• Discussion on Project MOVER with municipal leaders from Village of Ossining, Town of Ossining, Village of Tarrytown, Village of Sleepy Hollow, Village of Croton-on-Hudson, and Village of Dobbs Ferry
• Potential participation by State Legislative representatives
• Minutes approval
• Other business and receive & file items

Health

The Health Committee will receive updates from the Westchester County Department of Health, including Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler and other officials. No votes or legislation are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Presentation by Dr. Sherlita Amler, Commissioner of Health, and other department officials

The committee reviewed updates from the Department of Health, including the PFAS Pilot Program for private well testing, the Lead Rental Registry Program, and various public health inspection activities. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Infrastructure & Housing

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee will meet to discuss the 2025 Annual Solid Waste Commission Report. Executive Director Peri Kadanoff will attend as a guest.

• Discussion on the 2025 Annual Solid Waste Commission Report
• Receipt and filing of 2026-109 CLERK OF THE BOARD - Solid Waste Commission Annual Report for 2025

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee received, filed, and approved the Westchester County Solid Waste Commission’s 2025 annual report. The motion was made by Legislator Pierce, seconded by Legislator Nambiar, and passed with affirmative votes from Legislators Williams, Nambiar, and Pierce. No other actions were taken.

• Approved 2025 Solid Waste Commission annual report (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Public Safety & Veterans

The Public Safety & Veterans Committee will hold a joint meeting to discuss ICE in Westchester County. The session includes a guest presentation from Carola Bracco, Executive Director of Neighbors Link.

• Discussion on ICE in Westchester County with guest Carola Bracco of Neighbors Link

The Public Safety & Veterans Committee met on March 24, 2026 and held a discussion on ICE activity in Westchester County. The meeting was then adjourned after Legislator Clements moved to adjourn, Chair Tubiolo seconded, and the motion carried. Legislators Tubiolo, Clements and Cunzio voted aye; Legislators Smith and Woodson‑Samuels were absent.

• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Intergovernmental Affairs

The Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will hold an organizational meeting to select a vice chair and set meeting schedules, and will discuss the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Westchester County with a guest from Neighbors Link.

• Organizational meeting to set quorum and committee leadership
• Discussion on ICE presence in Westchester County with Neighbors Link
• Guest speaker: Carola Bracco, Executive Director of Neighbors Link

Charter Revision Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Westchester County Charter Revision Commission. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and discussion of a deliberation protocol and unspecified requests. No specific charter amendments or proposals are listed for action.

• Approval of February 17, 2026 minutes
• Review of Deliberation Protocol
• Review of Requests

The Charter Revision Commission unanimously approved quarterly or semiannual capital‑budget reporting starting in 2028. It also adopted multiple charter updates, including clarifying bidding thresholds for contracts under $35,000, repealing Chapters 895 and 897 while adding Playland as a county park, and allowing the HR Director to reallocate funds within the same pay grade. Several other proposals were rejected or tabled.

• Approved amendment to Sec. 836.11(5) clarifying bidding thresholds for contracts ≤$35,000 (unanimous)
• Approved repeal of Chapters 895 and 897 and inclusion of Playland as a county park (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Sec. 179.51 permitting HR Director fund reallocation and new titles within same pay grade (unanimous, modified)
• Approved amendment to Sec. 163.11 on surplus and disposal of IT equipment (unanimous)
• Approved removal of references to the inactive County Records Commission from Chapter 631 (unanimous)
• Approved elimination of references to area mental hygiene councils (unanimous)
• Approved quarterly or semiannual capital‑budget reporting beginning in 2028 (unanimous)
• Rejected repeal of Sec. 261.61 concerning multiple‑dwelling notice filings (unanimous)

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will discuss a $7,465,000 bond act to fund eight information-technology capital projects, including desktop systems, employee productivity systems, computer equipment, building access control, network security, and communication logging system replacements. The committee will also vote on a resolution to establish a Citizens' Budget Advisory Committee for the 2026 term.

• Bond Act 2026-86: $7,465,000 for eight IT capital projects (Desktop Systems, Employee Productivity Systems, Computer Equipment, Building Access Control, Network/Security Upgrades, Critical Communication Logging, Business Continuity)
• Resolution 2026-139: approving a Citizens' Budget Advisory Committee for the 2026 legislative term
• Minutes approval from four prior meetings (Feb 25, Mar 2, Mar 9, Mar 10, 2026)

The Budget & Appropriations Committee approved a Bond Act authorizing the issuance of $7,465,000 in bonds to fund eight capital IT projects and referred the measure to the Board of Legislators. The Committee also approved a resolution establishing a Citizens' Budget Advisory Committee for the 2026 legislative term, with membership of nine to twelve public and finance‑experienced members, and referred it to the Board. Both actions were adopted with the same five legislators voting aye.

• Approved $7,465,000 Bond Act for eight capital projects (5 aye)
• Approved Citizens' Budget Advisory Committee resolution (5 aye)
• Approved prior meeting minutes from Feb 25 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes from Mar 2 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes from Mar 9 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes from Mar 10 2026 (unanimous)

Infrastructure & Housing

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee, meeting jointly with Budget & Appropriations, will discuss a bond act authorizing $7,465,000 for eight information-technology capital projects, including desktop systems, network upgrades, and security systems. The committee will also approve minutes from three prior meetings and handle any other business or receive-and-file items.

• Bond Act 2026-86 for $7.465 million to finance eight IT capital projects
• Projects include Desktop Systems 2025-2029, Employee Productivity Systems 2023-2027, Purchase of Computer Equipment 2026-2030, Building Access Control and Video Surveillance Systems Upgrade, Network and Security Infrastructure Upgrades 2025-2029, and Critical Communication Logging System Replacements
• Department of Information & Technology representatives Aji Palappillil and Lennox Harris are scheduled as guests
• Minutes approval for meetings on March 9, March 10, and March 18, 2026

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee approved a bond act authorizing $7,465,000 in Westchester County bonds to fund eight capital IT projects. The motion was made by Legislator Woodson‑Samuels, seconded by Legislator Pierce, and passed with Ayes from Legislators Williams, Holstein, Pierce and Woodson‑Samuels. The approved item was signed by the committee and referred to the Board of Legislators.

• Approved $7.465M bond act for eight IT capital projects (motion by Woodson‑Samuels, seconded by Pierce)
• Committee adjourned at 10:32 am (motion by Woodson‑Samuels, seconded by Pierce)

Board of Legislators

The Board of Legislators will decide on a series of bond acts and land acquisitions, including a $2.5 million purchase to create nine affordable homeownership units in Greenburgh. They will also consider an $8.8 million bond for an airport natural gas pipeline, a $3 million sewer replacement in Ossining, and a sublease amendment for Cedarwood Hall. A public hearing is set for the Cedarwood Hall sublease amendment.

• $8,819,000 bond for Airport Natural Gas Pipeline (Capital Project A0099)
• $3,000,000 bond for Ossining Sanitary Sewer District Kemey's Cove Force Main Replacement
• $2,487,000 bond for New Homes Land Acquisition Fund III to purchase property at 14 Payne Street and 175 Winthrop Avenue, Greenburgh for nine affordable homeownership units
• $2,300,000 bond for Paratransit Vehicle Replacement
• $11,000,000 additional bond (total $26,000,000) for Saw Mill Section B Relief Sewer

The Board approved the minutes from the March 2 meeting and set a public hearing on a sublease amendment for Cedarwood Hall. In a series of unanimous motions, the Board received, filed, and referred multiple environmental resolutions, bond acts, and legislative items to the Budget & Appropriations and Infrastructure & Housing committees.

• Approved minutes of March 2, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on Cedarwood Hall sublease amendment (unanimous)
• Referred ENV RES‑A0099 Airport Natural Gas Pipeline to committees (unanimous)
• Referred CBA‑A0099 Airport Natural Gas Pipeline bond act authorizing $8,819,000 in bonds (unanimous)
• Referred BOND ACT‑2026‑124 for Ossining SSD Kemey's Cove Force Main Replacement authorizing $3,000,000 in bonds (unanimous)
• Referred BOND ACT‑2026‑125 for Paratransit Vehicle Replacement authorizing $2,300,000 in bonds (unanimous)
• Referred ACT‑2026‑134 authorizing sale of 25 Moore Avenue to Kasinathan International Group (unanimous)
• Referred ACT‑2026‑140 amending NYSOFA grant agreements to increase funding by $710,103.40 (unanimous)

Parks & Environment

The Parks & Environment Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Infrastructure and Health committee. The primary agenda item is a discussion with members of the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board.

• Discussion with Board Chairwoman Pamela Tillinghast Dubitsky and Board Member Marty Rogowsky

The committee heard from Parks Board Chairwoman Pamela Tillinghast Dubitsky and Board member Marty Rogowsky about the Board’s duties, responsibilities, and composition. No motions or votes were taken on any agenda items. The meeting was adjourned at 2:58 p.m.

Small Business

The Small Business Committee will meet at 1:00 PM on March 18, 2026. Guests include the Port Chester‑Rye Brook Chamber of Commerce and the Building & Realty Institute of the Hudson Valley. No specific actions or votes are listed; the agenda consists of discussion and other business items.

• Port Chester‑Rye Brook Chamber of Commerce representatives Camela Morrissey and Raymond Sculky will speak
• Building & Realty Institute of the Hudson Valley representatives Timothy Foley and Jason Hilliard will speak

The Small Business Committee held a discussion with guests from local chambers of commerce and industry groups. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that carried.

• Adjourned meeting (motion carried by Legislators Holstein, Nambiar, Woodson-Samuels; Nolan and Smith absent)

Infrastructure & Housing

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee, meeting jointly with the Planning & Environment Committee, will hold a discussion with members of the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board. Guests include Board Chairwoman Pamela Tillinghast Dubitsky and Board Member Marty Rogowsky. No legislation, contracts, or other action items are on the agenda.

• Discussion with Westchester County Parks Board (Chairwoman Pamela Tillinghast Dubitsky and Member Marty Rogowsky)

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee met on March 18, 2026, with a quorum and heard a discussion from the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board about its duties. No motions were approved, denied, or tabled. The committee adjourned at 2:58 PM.

Cultural Affairs Task Force

The Cultural Affairs Task Force will discuss ArtsWestchester's new grant application initiatives. The meeting includes a presentation from CEO Kathleen Reckling. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of ArtsWestchester's new initiatives for grant applications with CEO Kathleen Reckling

The Cultural Affairs Task Force met with a quorum and heard a presentation from ArtsWestchester on new grant application initiatives. The program will offer $1.025 million for competitive regranting, including $153,000 earmarked for organizations in Yonkers and Mount Vernon. Award notifications are planned for June 2026 with contracts running July 1 2026 to June 30 2027. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will discuss authorizing a $200,000 lawsuit settlement for Pellis v. Russo, a $322,575 contract with Westchester County Health Care Corporation for the FACT forensic medical care program, and several bond acts totaling over $8 million for solid waste equipment, park infrastructure, and general equipment acquisition. The meeting includes joint discussions with the Litigation, Social Services, Infrastructure, and Parks committees.

• Settlement of Pellis v. Russo for $200,000 inclusive of attorney's fees
• Agreement with WCHCC for FACT forensic medical care program, $322,575 through 2027
• Bond act for $2,500,000 for Haulage Vehicle and Solid Waste Equipment Phase VI
• Bond act for $3,700,000 for General Infrastructure Equipment Acquisition 2026-2030
• Amended bond act to limit Parkland and Historical Preservation Program to waterfront improvements only

The Budget & Appropriations Committee authorized a $200,000 settlement in the Pellis v. Russo case and approved a $322,575 contract for the Forensic Acute Care Team program. It also approved six bond acts totaling $9,025,000 for solid‑waste vehicles, heavy equipment replacement, parkland preservation, roofing systems, pool/play equipment, and general equipment acquisition. All motions were carried with votes from Woodson‑Samuels, Nambiar, Pierce, Williams and Williams Johnson; Legislators Holstein and Tubiolo were absent.

• Approved $200,000 settlement (ACT-2026-45)
• Approved $322,575 forensic medical care contract (ACT-2026-34)
• Approved $2,500,000 bond for haulage vehicle and solid waste equipment (ACT-2026-38)
• Approved $800,000 bond for heavy equipment and vehicle replacement (ACT-2026-46)
• Approved $1,025,000 bond amendment for parkland and historical preservation (ACT-2026-42)
• Approved $500,000 bond for roofing systems at county facilities (ACT-2026-39)
• Approved $500,000 bond for pool facility and play equipment improvements (ACT-2026-40)
• Approved $3,700,000 bond for general infrastructure equipment acquisition (ACT-2026-41)

Health

The Health Committee will consider an act that authorizes Westchester County, through the Office for Women, to contract with the Westchester County Health Care Corporation to operate its Forensic Acute Care Team (FACT) Program, providing forensic medical care for children, adolescents, and adults. The agreement would run from January 1 2025 through December 31 2027 and is limited to $322,575. The item will be referred to the Budget & Appropriations, Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights, and Health committees. Minutes from the March 2, 2026 meeting will also be approved.

• ACT-WCHCC-FACT Program contract up to $322,575
• Agreement term: Jan 1 2025 – Dec 31 2027
• Office for Women designated as contracting agency
• Referral to Budget & Appropriations, Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights, and Health committees
• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2026 meeting

The committee approved the March 2 meeting minutes by motion. It also authorized a three‑year, $322,575 contract for the Westchester County Health Care Corporation to operate the Forensic Acute Care Team (FACT) program, retroactive to Jan. 1 2025 and ending Dec. 31 2027. The contract approval was signed by the committee and referred to the Board of Legislators. The motion passed with three affirmative votes.

• Approved March 2 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $322,575 three‑year FACT program contract (Legislators Williams Johnson, Barr, Pierce Aye)

Infrastructure & Housing

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee, joint with Budget & Appropriations and Parks & Environment, is discussing several bond acts to fund capital projects. These include vehicle replacements, roofing, and park equipment. The body is also reviewing amendments to limit the scope of waterfront projects in Port Chester.

• Bond act for $3,700,000 for Equipment Acquisition Programs (2026-2030)
• Bond act for $2,500,000 for Haulage Vehicle and Solid Waste Equipment Phase VI
• Bond act for $800,000 for Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Replacement
• Bond acts for $500,000 each for Roofing Systems and Pool Facility Play Equipment
• Proposed amendment to limit Port Chester waterfront and downtown revitalization to waterfront only

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee approved and referred six bond acts and two amendment acts to the Board of Legislators. Items included $2.5 M for haulage vehicles, $800 k for heavy equipment replacement, $1.025 M for a parkland and historic preservation amendment, $500 k for roofing at county facilities, $500 k for pool and play‑equipment upgrades, and $3.7 M for general infrastructure equipment acquisition. All motions were carried by the listed legislators.

• Approved $2,500,000 Bond Act-3061 for haulage vehicle and solid waste equipment (motion carried)
• Approved $800,000 Bond Act-SW034 for heavy equipment and vehicle replacement (motion carried)
• Approved $1,025,000 amended Bond Act BLA1A for parkland and historic preservation program (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to Inter‑Municipal Agreement for Port Chester waterfront (motion carried)
• Approved $500,000 Bond Act-RGP16 for roofing systems at Merestead Barn, Cabana House, Muscoot buildings (motion carried)
• Approved $500,000 Bond Act-RGP21 for pool facility and play‑equipment upgrades at Tibbetts Brook, Croton Gorge, Wilson’s Woods (motion carried)
• Approved $3,700,000 Bond Act-RGP20 and B035F for general infrastructure equipment acquisition (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to Inter‑Municipal Agreement limiting Port Chester project to waterfront revitalization (motion carried)

Parks & Environment

The Parks & Environment Committee is meeting jointly with Budget & Appropriations and Infrastructure & Housing to discuss several bond acts. These proposals aim to fund equipment, roofing, and pool systems, as well as amend existing projects to limit their scope to waterfront improvements.

• Bond act for $3,700,000 for Equipment Acquisition programs RGP20 and B035F (2026-2030)
• Bond act for $500,000 for General Infrastructure - Roofing Systems (2024-2028)
• Bond act for $500,000 for Pool Facility - Play Equipment Systems
• Amendment to Bond Act No. 171-2025 ($1,025,000) to limit Parkland and Historical Preservation Program work to waterfront improvements
• Amendment to Act No. 172-2025 to limit the Port Chester intermunicipal agreement to waterfront revitalization improvements

The Parks & Environment Committee approved five bond‑act items and referred each to the Board of Legislators. All motions were carried unanimously. The items include a waterfront promenade amendment, roof repairs, pool and playground upgrades, and a $3.7 million equipment acquisition program.

• Approved amendment to Bond Act and IMA for Port Chester waterfront promenade; signed and referred to Board (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to IMA for Port Chester; signed and referred to Board (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 roof improvements for Merestead Cabana Barn, Barn #2, and Muscoot Farm buildings; signed and referred to Board (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 pool facility and playground equipment projects at Tibbetts Brook, Croton Gorge Park, and Wilson’s Woods Park; signed and referred to Board (unanimous)
• Approved $3.7 million equipment acquisition program for park maintenance vehicles and related machinery; signed and referred to Board (unanimous)

Litigation

The Litigation Committee, meeting jointly with Budget & Appropriations, will consider authorizing a $200,000 settlement for the lawsuit Craig Pellis v. Vincent R. Russo, inclusive of attorney's fees. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings. No other items are listed for discussion.

• ACT authorizing settlement of Pellis v. Russo for $200,000 inclusive of attorney's fees
• Minutes approval for February 9 and March 2, 2026 meetings

The Litigation Committee approved referring the $200,000 settlement of Pellis v. Russo to the full Board of Legislators. The motion was moved by Legislator Barr, seconded by Legislator Nambiar, and carried unanimously by the four voting members. The committee then adjourned.

• Referred Pellis v. Russo settlement to Board of Legislators (vote: Imamura, Barr, Nambiar, Williams Johnson)
• Committee adjourned (vote: Imamura, Barr, Nambiar, Williams Johnson)

Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights

The Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights Committee will consider an act authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with the Westchester County Health Care Corporation to operate the Forensic Acute Care Team (FACT) Program. The program would provide forensic medical care for children, adolescents and adults from January 1 2025 through December 31 2027, with funding limited to $322,575. The item is referred to the Budget & Appropriations, Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights, and Health committees for further review.

• Authorize agreement with Westchester County Health Care Corp for FACT Program
• Funding cap of $322,575 for the program
• Provides forensic medical care to children, adolescents, and adults
• Program term: Jan 1 2025 – Dec 31 2027
• Referred to Budget & Appropriations, Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights, and Health committees

The committee heard an overview from the Westchester County Office for Women about the ACT‑WCHCC‑FACT forensic medical care program and discussed service enhancements and funding opportunities. A motion was made and seconded to sign the item and refer it to the Board of Legislators. The motion carried and the item was referred. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Referred ACT‑WCHCC‑FACT Program‑Forensic Medical Care (ACT‑2026‑34) to Board of Legislators (motion carried)

Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights

The Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights Committee will hear a presentation from the Westchester County Department of Social Services, led by Commissioner Leonard G. Townes and several deputies. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other administrative business. No votes on specific ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Department of Social Services update titled 'Keeping Westchester Informed'
• Commissioner Leonard G. Townes and four deputy commissioners are scheduled guests
• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2026

The committee approved the March 10 meeting minutes with a vote of five ayes. Legislators heard updates from the Department of Social Services on SNAP, child welfare, housing vouchers, and childcare programs. They identified action items such as expanding SNAP volunteer partnerships and sharing exemption lists, but no formal resolutions were adopted.

• Approved meeting minutes (5 ayes)

Infrastructure & Housing

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee, meeting jointly with Budget & Appropriations and Parks & Environment, will discuss and may act on several bond acts and budget amendments for capital projects. Key items include additional bonds for the Saw Mill Section B Relief Sewer ($11M), a new $12.5M bond for Playland Structural Restoration, and a $9M bond amendment for Playland Infrastructure. Also up for discussion is a $4.6M bond amendment for the Westchester Ave bridge over the Mamaroneck River. The committee will also consider amending the county capital budget for related projects.

• 2026-81 BOND ACT(Amended) – Additional $11,000,000 for Saw Mill Section B Relief Sewer (total $26,000,000)
• 2026-115 BOND ACT – New $12,500,000 for Playland Structural Restoration (RP028)
• 2026-117 BOND ACT(Amended) – Additional $9,000,000 for Playland Infrastructure, Rides and Site Work (total $21,000,000)
• 2026-12 BOND ACT(Amended) – Additional $4,600,000 for Westchester Ave East Over Mamaroneck River bridge (total $5,025,000)
• 2026-80 CBA and 2026-81 BOND ACT for Saw Mill Section B Relief Sewer, plus related budget amendments

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee signed and referred several bond acts and capital budget amendments to the Board of Legislators. Items included a $4.6M bond for the Westchester Ave bridge, an $11M bond for the Saw Mill sewer project, a $12.5M bond for Playland structural restoration, and a $9M bond for Playland rides and site work. All motions carried unanimously by the listed legislators.

• Approved $4.6M bond act for Westchester Ave East over Mamaroneck River – referred to Board of Legislators
• Approved $11M capital budget amendment for Saw Mill Section B Relief Sewer – referred to Board of Legislators
• Approved $11M bond act for Saw Mill Section B Relief Sewer (total $26M) – referred to Board of Legislators
• Approved amendment reducing Playland Structural Restoration bond to $4.3M – referred to Board of Legislators
• Approved $12.5M bond act for Playland Structural Restoration – referred to Board of Legislators
• Approved capital budget amendment for Playland Infrastructure, Rides and Site Work – referred to Board of Legislators
• Approved $9M bond act for Playland Infrastructure, Rides and Site Work (total $21M) – referred to Board of Legislators

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee is discussing several bond acts to finance capital projects and inter-municipal agreements for youth services. The meeting includes joint sessions with the Infrastructure & Housing and Seniors & Youth committees.

• Bonds totaling $26 million for Saw Mill Section B Relief Sewer (Project SSM21)
• Bonds totaling $5,025,000 for Westchester Ave East Over Mamaroneck River (Project RB04P)
• Bonds for Playland Structural Restoration (Project RP028) and Infrastructure, Rides and Site Work (Project RP056)
• Inter-municipal agreements for 'Invest In Kids' programs in Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Peekskill, White Plains, and Ossining
• Resource Allocation Plan for State reimbursement of youth services programs

The Budget & Appropriations Committee signed and referred six items to the Board of Legislators, each passing unanimously. The most notable action was the approval of a $4.6 million bond to fund the Westchester Avenue East bridge over the Mamaroneck River. Other approvals included bonds for a sewer project and Playland park, and two youth‑program agreements.

• Approved $4.6M Bond Act (ACT-2026-35) for Westchester Ave East over Mamaroneck River; referred to Board (vote: Woodson‑Samuels, Holstein, Nambiar, Pierce, Tubiolo, Williams)
• Approved $11M Bond Act (ACT-2026-37) for Saw Mill Section B Relief Sewer; referred to Board (vote: Woodson‑Samuels, Holstein, Nambiar, Pierce, Tubielo, Williams)
• Approved $12.5M Bond Act (ACT-2026-48) reducing Playland Structural Restoration bond to $4.3M; referred to Board (vote: Woodson‑Samuels, Holstein, Nambiar, Tubiolo, Williams)
• Approved $12.5M Bond Act (ACT-2026-49) for Playland Structural Restoration; referred to Board (vote: Woodson‑Samuels, Holstein, Nambiar, Tubiolo, Williams)
• Approved Invest‑In‑Kids inter‑municipal agreements (ACT-2026-44); referred to Board (vote: Woodson‑Samuels, Holstein, Nambiar, Pierce, Tubiolo, Williams)
• Approved Resource Allocation Plan Act (ACT-2026-47) for youth services reimbursement; referred to Board (vote: Woodson‑Samuels, Holstein, Nambiar, Pierce, Tubiolo, Williams)

Parks & Environment

The Parks & Environment Committee, jointly with Budget & Appropriations and Infrastructure & Housing, will discuss multiple bond acts for Playland. An amended bond act would remove $12.5 million from a prior $16.8 million authorization for structural restoration, leaving $4.3 million. A new $12.5 million bond act is proposed for the same project. Another amended bond act adds $9 million for infrastructure, rides, and site work, bringing that project's total to $21 million.

• BOND ACT (Amended)-RP028 – reduces Playland Structural Restoration authorization from $16.8M to $4.3M
• BOND ACT-RP028 – authorizes $12.5M in new bonds for Playland Structural Restoration
• CBA-RP056 – amends 2026 capital budget for Playland Infrastructure, Rides and Site Work
• BOND ACT (Amended)-RP056 – adds $9M in bonds, total $21M for Playland Infrastructure, Rides and Site Work

The Parks & Environment Committee approved referral of four Playland projects—including the RP028 structural restoration and RP056 infrastructure and rides work—to the Board of Legislators. All four motions carried with the same vote. The committee then adjourned the meeting.

• Item 1 (RP028 Playland Structural Restoration) referred to Board of Legislators (motion carried)
• Item 2 (RP028 Playland Structural Restoration) referred to Board of Legislators (motion carried)
• Item 3 (RP056 Playland Infrastructure, Rides and Site Work) referred to Board of Legislators (motion carried)
• Item 4 (RP056 Playland Infrastructure, Rides and Site Work) referred to Board of Legislators (motion carried)
• Committee adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Seniors & Youth

The Seniors & Youth Committee will consider authorizing inter-municipal agreements for the 'Invest In Kids' program and a Resource Allocation Plan for state reimbursement. The meeting is a joint session with the B&A Committee.

• Authorize 'Invest In Kids' agreements with Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Peekskill, White Plains, and Ossining
• Authorize Resource Allocation Plan for state reimbursement of youth services
• Committee referral: Budget & Appropriations and Seniors & Youth
• Guest: Ernest McFadden, Executive Director of Westchester County Youth Bureau
• Legislators Jose Alvarado and Jenn Puja to participate remotely

The Seniors & Youth Committee approved the minutes from the February 9 meeting. It authorized inter‑municipal agreements for the Invest In Kids program with a reduced 10% municipal match and referred the act to the Board of Legislators. It also approved an act to submit a Resource Allocation Plan for youth services to the State and referred that to the Board. The committee then adjourned at 11:09 AM.

• Approved February 9, 2026 minutes (Alvarado, Cunzio, Puja, Tubiolo aye; Nolan absent)
• Approved Invest In Kids inter‑municipal agreement act, referred to Board (Alvarado, Cunzio, Puja, Tubiolo aye; Nolan absent)
• Approved Resource Allocation Plan act for youth services, referred to Board (Alvarado, Cunzio, Puja, Tubiolo aye; Nolan absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:09 AM (Alvarado, Cunzio, Puja, Tubiolo aye; Nolan absent)

Appointments

The Committee on Appointments is meeting to discuss resolutions for several county board positions. These include new appointments and the reappointment of existing members to advisory and oversight boards.

• Appointment of Matthew J. Kness to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board
• Appointment of Hon. Benjamin Boykin II to the Industrial Development Agency
• Reappointments of Dr. Kecia Gaither, Barbara L. Edwards, and Marvin V. Church to the African American Advisory Board
• Reappointment of Leroy Frazer to the Police Board
• Reappointments to the Hispanic Advisory Board, Airport Advisory Board, and Advisory Council on People with Disabilities

The Committee on Appointments approved a series of resolutions appointing or reappointing members to various Westchester County advisory boards. Each resolution was signed by the committee and referred to the Board of Legislators after the motion carried. No dissenting votes were recorded.

• Appointed Matthew J. Kness to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board (approved)
• Appointed Hon. Benjamin Boykin II to the Industrial Development Agency (approved)
• Reappointed Dr. Kecia Gaither to the African American Advisory Board (approved)
• Reappointed Barbara L. Edwards to the African American Advisory Board (approved)
• Reappointed Marvin V. Church to the African American Advisory Board (approved)
• Reappointed Leroy Frazer to the Police Board (approved)
• Reappointed Alex E. Acaro to the Hispanic Advisory Board (approved)
• Reappointed Dr. Nicholas T. Hartman to the Airport Advisory Board (approved)

Families Task Force

The Families Task Force will meet to discuss current risks to supportive housing funding. The meeting includes guest speakers from the Continuum of Care Partnership to End Homelessness, the Department of Community Mental Health, and the Department of Social Services.

• Discussion on supportive housing funding risks
• Presentation by Karl Bertrand, Co-Chair of Westchester County Continuum of Care Partnership to End Homelessness
• Presentation by Annette M. Peters-Ruvolo, Program Director of Community Support Services
• Presentation by John R. Befus and Randolf A Scott from the Department of Social Services

Small Business

The Small Business Committee will receive an overview presentation from the Eastchester Tuckahoe Chamber of Commerce, led by its president Valon Nikcki. No votes or other business items are scheduled.

• Discussion of overview from Eastchester Tuckahoe Chamber of Commerce with President Valon Nikcki

The Small Business Committee met on March 4, 2026, and held a discussion with the Eastchester Tuckahoe Chamber of Commerce about grant education and coordination. No formal actions or approvals were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 3:53 pm after a motion by Legislator Nambiar, seconded by Legislator Nolan, which carried with six ayes.

Legislation

The Westchester County Board of Legislators will hold a discussion on the 2026 Joint State Legislative Package with members of the State Delegation. No other agenda items are listed beyond routine procedural matters. The meeting will be held in person and via WebEx.

• Discussion of the 2026 Joint State Legislative Package with State Delegation members

The Board of Legislators Committee moved to adjourn the March 3, 2026 meeting. Legislator Barr moved the motion, Legislator Nolan seconded it, and the listed legislators voted aye. The motion to adjourn was approved and the meeting ended at 3:12 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting approved (motion moved by Barr, seconded by Nolan)

Infrastructure & Housing

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee is meeting jointly with other committees to discuss three acts. These include a bond for building upgrades, an extension of a watershed agreement with NYC, and the renewal of solid waste agreements with municipalities.

• Bond Act for $25,000,000 to finance Capital Project A0143 - Building 1 Upgrades and Rehabilitation
• Amendment to an intermunicipal agreement with NYCDEP to extend the termination date to December 30, 2026, for subsurface sewage treatment system review
• Act to renew intermunicipal agreements for five additional years for solid waste and recyclable materials delivery to Refuse Disposal District No. 1

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee approved the minutes from the February 25 meeting. It authorized a one‑year extension of the intermunicipal agreement with NYC DEP for sewage treatment system reviews. It approved a $25,000,000 bond to fund upgrades of Building 1 at the Westchester County Airport. It also approved extending solid‑waste intermunicipal agreements for an additional five years.

• Approved February 25, 2026 minutes (4‑0)
• Authorized one‑year extension of NYC DEP water‑supply IMA to Dec 30 2026 (4‑0)
• Approved $25,000,000 bond for Airport Building 1 upgrades (4‑0)
• Approved five‑year extension of solid‑waste IMAs to Oct 1 2029 (4‑0)

Board of Legislators

The Board of Legislators will consider a consent calendar of communications from the County Executive, County Attorney, and others. Key items include multiple bond acts for infrastructure projects totaling over $50 million, a lawsuit settlement, and a new prevailing wage requirement for county leases. The board will also receive informational notices including an emergency declaration and resolutions from Dobbs Ferry and Hastings-on-Hudson regarding ICE/CBP operations.

• $26M bond act (amended) for Saw Mill Section B Relief Sewer
• $12.5M bond act for Playland Structural Restoration
• $21M bond act (amended) for Playland Infrastructure, Rides and Site Work
• Act requiring prevailing wage for contractors on county-leased property construction
• Lawsuit settlement of Pellis v. Russo for $200,000

The Board approved the February 9 minutes unanimously. It then received, filed, and referred a series of items to the appropriate committees, including several bond acts authorizing new debt for capital projects. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved February 9 minutes (unanimous)
• Referred $11,000,000 Saw Mill Section B Relief Sewer Bond Act (unanimous)
• Referred $2,500,000 Haulage Vehicle and Solid Waste Equipment Phase VI Bond Act (unanimous)
• Referred $500,000 General Infrastructure Roofing Systems Bond Act (unanimous)
• Referred $7,465,000 IT and Security Systems Bond Act (unanimous)
• Referred $1,025,000 Parkland and Historical Preservation Program Bond amendment (unanimous)
• Appointed Matthew J. Kness to Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Benjamin Boykin II to Industrial Development Agency (unanimous)

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will discuss multiple bond acts and intermunicipal agreements. Items include a $5 million bond for tax certiorari payments, a $25 million bond for Building 1 upgrades and rehabilitation at Westchester County Airport, and amendments to solid waste agreements with municipalities. The committee will also consider a consent agreement with the EPA for the Brockway Place Transfer Station.

• Bond Act for $5 million to finance real property tax refund payments
• First amendment to IMA with NYC DEP extending watershed program through 2026
• Bond Act for $25 million for Capital Project A0143 - Building 1 Upgrades and Rehabilitation at the airport
• Act to amend solid waste IMAs with municipalities for five-year renewals
• Act to authorize consent agreement with EPA for Brockway Place Transfer Station

The Budget & Appropriations Committee approved several bond acts and legislative items and referred each to the full Board of Legislators. Items included a $5 million bond for tax‑certiorari payments, a one‑year extension of a NYC DEP water‑supply agreement, a $25 million bond for Building 1 upgrades at the Westchester County Airport, an amendment to solid‑waste intermunicipal agreements, and a consent agreement with the EPA. The committee also received and filed the 2025 Tax Commission and County Clerk annual reports.

• Approved $5,000,000 Bond Act (ACT‑2026‑29) for tax‑certiorari payments; referred to Board (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year extension of NYC DEP water‑supply IMA (ACT‑2026‑32); referred to Board (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000,000 Bond Act (ACT‑2026‑31) for Airport Building 1 upgrades; referred to Board (unanimous)
• Approved amendment of solid‑waste IMAs (ACT‑2026‑30); referred to Board (unanimous)
• Approved EPA consent agreement for Brockway Place Transfer Station (ACT‑2026‑33); referred to Board (unanimous)
• Received, filed, and approved 2025 Tax Commission Annual Report (2026‑29) (unanimous)
• Received, filed, and approved 2025 Westchester County Clerk Annual Report (2026‑54) (unanimous)

Health

The Health Committee will consider ACT‑2026‑14, a first amendment to the intermunicipal agreement with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. The amendment would extend the termination date for the County’s review and written determinations on new or modified subsurface sewage treatment systems in the NYC water‑supply watershed from Dec 30 2025 to Dec 30 2026. The item will be referred to the Budget & Appropriations, Infrastructure & Housing, Health, and Parks & Environment committees.

• ACT‑2026‑14: First amendment to IMA with NYC DEP to extend deadline to Dec 30 2026
• County will continue reviewing subsurface sewage treatment systems in the NYC watershed
• Referral to four committees for further action

The committee approved the minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting. It voted to sign and refer to the Board of Legislators a request to extend the intermunicipal agreement with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, moving the termination date to December 30, 2026. The motion passed with ayes from Legislators Williams Johnson, Barr, Imamura, and Pierce. The committee then adjourned.

• Approved February 11, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved one‑year extension of NYC DEP intermunicipal agreement, referred to Board (ayes: Williams Johnson, Barr, Imamura, Pierce)
• Committee adjourned (motion carried)

Litigation

This meeting includes discussion of an act authorizing the Commissioner of Environmental Facilities to enter a consent agreement with the EPA to settle a civil administrative proceeding concerning the Brockway Place Transfer Station (75 Brockway Place, White Plains). The meeting is joint with Budget & Appropriations and Parks & Environment committees. Other agenda items are minutes approval and routine procedural matters.

• Act 2026-79: Authorizing consent agreement with EPA for Brockway Place Transfer Station (75 Brockway Place, White Plains)
• Minutes approval from February 9, 2026
• Guests from Dept. of Environmental Facilities: Commissioner Vincent Kopicki, First Deputy Commissioner Louis Vetrone, Assistant Commissioner Melissa Rotini

The committee signed the DEF/EPA Consent Agreement (ACT-2026-33) and referred the item to the Board of Legislators. The motion was carried unanimously by the listed legislators. The committee also entered and exited executive session unanimously and adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote.

• Approved DEF/EPA Consent Agreement ACT-2026-33 and referred to Board (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss potential litigation (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks & Environment

The Parks & Environment Committee, meeting jointly with Budget & Appropriations and Litigation committees, will discuss two items. The first is a proposed act authorizing an amendment to an intermunicipal agreement with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection to extend the county's role in reviewing subsurface sewage treatment systems in the NYC watershed within Westchester County through December 30, 2026. The second is an act authorizing the Commissioner of Environmental Facilities to enter into a consent agreement with the U.S. EPA to settle an administrative proceeding concerning the Brockway Place Transfer Station in White Plains. The committee will also consider approval of minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting.

• First amendment to intermunicipal agreement with NYC DEP to extend delegation for watershed sewage system review through December 2026
• Act to authorize consent agreement with EPA settling proceeding at Brockway Place Transfer Station (75 Brockway Place, White Plains)

The committee approved the prior meeting minutes and unanimously referred the request for a one‑year extension of the DEP‑DOH inter‑agency agreement on sewage treatment systems to the Board of Legislators. It also referred the Department of Environmental Facilities' consent agreement with the EPA over the Brockway Place Transfer Station to the Board. The committee entered and exited executive session and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved February 9, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Referred ACT‑First Amendment IMA extension request to Board of Legislators (unanimous)
• Referred DEF/EPA consent agreement to Board of Legislators (unanimous)
• Voted to go into executive session at 11:15 a.m. (unanimous)
• Voted to come out of executive session at 11:48 a.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned committee at 11:52 a.m. (unanimous)

Infrastructure & Housing

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee will discuss multiple bond acts including $3.5 million for infrastructure improvements at the Coachman Family Center shelter, $875,000 for firing range rehabilitation, and $2.5 million additional for a storage building at Kensico Dam Plaza. Also on the agenda are a public hearing and local law to amend subleases at Cedarwood Hall, and an environmental resolution for the Kensico Dam Plaza project. The meeting is joint with Budget & Appropriations and Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights committees.

• $3.5M bond act for infrastructure improvements to shelter facilities at Coachman Family Center (2025-2029)
• $875,000 bond act for firing range rehabilitation at the Department of Public Safety
• Public hearing and local law for second amendments to subleases at Cedarwood Hall with WCHCC and WIHD
• $2.5M additional bond (total $10.35M) for Kensico Dam Plaza Storage Building
• $800,000 bond act for fuel tank replacement at county parks

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee approved motions to sign and refer eight items—including bond acts for a firing range, shelter improvements, Kensico Dam storage building, fuel‑tank replacement, and lease amendments for Cedarwood Hall—to the Board of Legislators. All motions carried with unanimous votes from Legislators Williams, Nambiar, Pierce, Woodson‑Samuels, and Gashi. No final approvals were made at this meeting.

• Referred $875,000 Bond Act for BPS42 firing range rehabilitation to Board (Williams, Nambiar, Pierce, Woodson‑Samuels, Gashi)
• Referred $3,500,000 Bond Act for Coachman Family Center shelter improvements to Board (Williams, Nambiar, Pierce, Woodson‑Samuels, Gashi)
• Referred resolution to set public hearing on Cedarwood Hall sublease amendment to Board (Williams, Nambiar, Pierce, Woodson‑Samuels, Gashi)
• Referred local law authorizing second amendment of Cedarwood Hall sublease to Board (Williams, Nambiar, Pierce, Woodson‑Samuels, Gashi)
• Referred environmental resolution for Kensico Dam Plaza Storage Building (no significant adverse impact) to Board (Williams, Nambiar, Pierce, Woodson‑Samuels, Gashi)
• Referred act amending 2026 County Capital Budget for Kensico Dam Plaza Storage Building to Board (Williams, Nambiar, Pierce, Woodson‑Samuels, Gashi)
• Referred amended Bond Act for additional $2,500,000 for Kensico Dam Plaza Storage Building to Board (Williams, Nambiar, Pierce, Woodson‑Samuels, Gashi)
• Referred $800,000 Bond Act for General Infrastructure fuel‑tank replacement to Board (Williams, Nambiar, Pierce, Woodson‑Samuels, Gashi)

Parks & Environment

The Parks & Environment Committee, meeting jointly with Budget & Appropriations and Infrastructure & Housing, will discuss four capital project items. Three items concern the Kensico Dam Plaza Storage Building: an environmental resolution, a capital budget amendment, and a bond act amendment authorizing an additional $2.5 million (total $10.35 million). A separate bond act would authorize $800,000 for fuel tank replacement at general infrastructure sites.

• Environmental resolution for Kensico Dam Plaza Storage Building (2026-74)
• Capital budget amendment for Kensico Dam Plaza Storage Building (2026-75)
• Bond act amendment adding $2.5 million for Kensico Dam Plaza Storage Building, total $10.35 million (2026-76)
• Bond act for $800,000 for fuel tank replacement '24-'28 (2026-77)

The Parks & Environment Committee discussed an additional $2.5 million needed for the design, construction, and management of a new maintenance building and outdoor storage area at Kensico Dam Plaza, raising the project total to $10.35 million. The committee voted to refer this funding request, along with related CBA and Bond Act items, to the Board of Legislators. A separate $800,000 request for fuel tank replacement was also referred to the Board. All motions were carried.

• Referred Kensico Dam Plaza storage building funding request ($2.5M) to Board (motion carried)
• Referred related CBA for Kensico Dam Plaza storage building to Board (motion carried)
• Referred related Bond Act for Kensico Dam Plaza storage building to Board (motion carried)
• Referred $800,000 fuel tank replacement request to Board (motion carried)
• Adjourned committee meeting (motion carried)

Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights

The Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights Committee, meeting jointly with Budget & Appropriations, will discuss a $3.5 million bond act for infrastructure improvements at the Coachman Family Center shelter. They will also consider a public hearing and a local law authorizing second amendments to subleases for Cedarwood Hall space involving the Westchester County Health Care Corporation and the Westchester Institute for Human Development. Minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting are scheduled for approval.

• Bond Act BSS21-3085: $3,500,000 for infrastructure improvements to Coachman Family Center shelter (2025-2029)
• Public Hearing resolution on local law authorizing second amendment to sublease of Cedarwood Hall from WCHCC
• Local Law 2026-16: authorizing second amendment to sublease of Cedarwood Hall to Westchester Institute for Human Development
• Minutes approval from February 10, 2026 meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting. It approved a $3.5 million request for the design phase of renovations at the Coachman Family Center, part of a multi‑shelter project, and referred the item to the Board of Legislators. The committee authorized a public hearing and referred to the Board a second amendment to the sublease of Cedarwood Hall involving the Westchester Institute for Human Development. It also approved the local law for that sublease amendment unanimously.

• Approved February 10, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $3.5 M design funding for Coachman Family Center renovations (motion carried)
• Authorized public hearing and referral for second amendment of Cedarwood Hall sublease (motion carried)
• Approved local law amending Cedarwood Hall sublease unanimously

Appointments

The Appointments Committee of the Westchester County Board of Legislators will discuss and vote on a series of resolutions reappointing members to multiple advisory boards. All resolutions are for terms beginning January 1, 2026, with end dates ranging from 2027 to 2029. The agenda contains only procedural reappointment items and no new policy proposals.

• Reappointment of Luis Beltran to the Hispanic Advisory Board (2026-56)
• Reappointment of Dr. Nandini Anandu to the Asian American Advisory Board (2026-60)
• Reappointment of Salvatore M. Cresenzi to the Airport Advisory Board (2026-63)
• Reappointment of Martin Rogowsky to the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board (2026-64)
• Reappointment of Dr. Elaine K. Haagen to the Community Services Board (2026-66)

The Appointments Committee approved the reappointment of twelve individuals to various Westchester County advisory boards for terms running through 2027 or 2028. Each motion was carried with aye votes from Legislators Nambiar, Cunzio, and Puja; Legislators Clements and Ulaj were absent. The meeting was adjourned at 4:14 PM.

• Approved reappointment of Luis Beltran to Hispanic Advisory Board
• Approved reappointment of Linda Muchuca to Hispanic Advisory Board
• Approved reappointment of Juliana C. Alzate to Hispanic Advisory Board
• Approved reappointment of Dr. Carmen L. Martinez-Lopez to Hispanic Advisory Board
• Approved reappointment of Dr. Nandini Anandu to Asian American Advisory Board
• Approved reappointment of John Yun Mo Park to Asian American Advisory Board
• Approved reappointment of Koji Sato to Asian American Advisory Board
• Approved reappointment of Salvatore M. Cresenzi to Airport Advisory Board

Public Safety & Veterans

The Westchester County Legislature is considering a bond act to fund the rehabilitation of the County's firing range and an agreement allowing Carmel police to use the facility. Legislators will also approve meeting minutes.

• Bond Act for $875,000 Firing Range Rehabilitation
• Inter-municipal agreement with Town of Carmel for firing range use
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 18, 2026

The Public Safety & Veterans Committee approved a bond act to issue $875,000 for firing‑range rehabilitation and an inter‑municipal agreement allowing Carmel public‑safety employees to use the County firing range. Both measures were signed and referred to the full Board of Legislators with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved $875,000 bond act for firing‑range rehabilitation; referred to Board (5‑0)
• Approved inter‑municipal agreement for Carmel to use County firing range; referred to Board (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Labor

This is a procedural organizational meeting for the Westchester County Legislature's Labor Committee. Items include setting a quorum, selecting a committee vice-chair, and scheduling future meeting dates. No substantive legislation or contracts are on the agenda.

• Selection of committee vice-chair
• Setting a regular meeting date and time for the 2026 term
• Initial discussion of upcoming topics

The Labor Committee set its voting quorum at three members, elected Legislator Emiljana Ulaj as Vice‑Chair, and established Wednesdays at 2:00 PM as the regular meeting time. The motion approving these items carried with four votes in favor and one member absent. The committee then adjourned at 2:41 PM.

• Quorum set at three members (approved)
• Emiljana Ulaj elected Vice‑Chair (approved)
• Regular meeting time set for Wednesdays at 2:00 PM (approved)
• Organizational items approved by vote 4‑0, 1 absent
• Committee adjourned at 2:41 PM (approved)

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee is discussing several bond acts to fund capital projects, including shelter improvements and storage buildings. The body is also reviewing a sublease amendment for Cedarwood Hall and an agreement with the Town of Carmel regarding firing range use.

• Bonds of $10,350,000 for Kensico Dam Plaza Storage Building (Project RKD02)
• Bonds of $3,500,000 for Coachman Family Center infrastructure improvements
• Bonds of $875,000 for Firing Range Rehabilitation (Project BPS 42)
• Bonds of $800,000 for General Infrastructure-Fuel Tank Replacement '24-'28
• Inter-municipal agreement with Town of Carmel for use of the County's Firing Range in Valhalla

The Budget & Appropriations Committee approved and forwarded seven items to the full Board. Items included bond acts for a firing range rehab and Coachman Family Center, an inter‑municipal agreement with the Town of Carmel, a resolution and a local law to amend the Cedarwood Hall sublease, and both an environmental resolution and a budget amendment for the Kensico Dam Plaza Storage Building. All motions carried with the same six legislators voting aye and two legislators absent.

• Referred BOND ACT authorizing $875,000 for firing range rehabilitation (motion carried)
• Referred IMA authorizing Town of Carmel use of County firing range (motion carried)
• Referred BOND ACT authorizing $3,500,000 for Coachman Family Center design work (motion carried)
• Referred resolution to set public hearing on Cedarwood Hall sublease amendment (motion carried)
• Referred local law to amend Cedarwood Hall sublease with WIHD (motion carried)
• Referred environmental resolution finding no significant impact for Kensico Dam Plaza Storage Building (motion carried)
• Referred act amending 2026 capital budget for Kensico Dam Plaza Storage Building (motion carried)

Health

Legislation

The Westchester County Board of Legislators will hold a meeting primarily to discuss legislation numbered 2026-90. The agenda includes minutes approval, other business, and receive-and-file items, but no further details about the legislation are provided in the agenda.

• Discussion of legislation 2026-90 (no description available)

The committee approved a motion to refer the 2026 Joint State Legislative Package (RES-2026-8) to the Board of Legislators. The motion was moved by Legislator Nolan, seconded by Legislator Imamura, and carried by the listed legislators. Afterward, the committee adjourned.

• Referred 2026 Joint State Legislative Package RES-2026-8 to Board of Legislators (approved)
• Committee adjourned (procedural)

Infrastructure & Housing

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee and Budget & Appropriations Committee are discussing several bond acts for infrastructure and affordable housing. Items include bridge work, flood mitigation, and land acquisitions for rental units.

• Bond act for $11,750,000 to finance Pondfield Road West Over Bronx River project
• Bond act for $1,850,000 for Flood Mitigation project BPL26 (3131)
• Proposed purchase of 1.424 acres at 80 Main Street, Ossining for 25 affordable rental units
• Bond act for $6,040,000 for New Homes Land Acquisition III (80 Main Street, Ossining)
• Proposed purchase of 0.33 acres at 19 Greenridge Avenue, White Plains for six affordable rental units

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee approved multiple bond acts and land‑acquisition measures and referred them to the Board of Legislators. Approvals included a $10.72 M bond for the Pondfield Road bridge, a $1.85 M flood‑mitigation bond, and bonds and property purchases for affordable housing in Ossining and White Plains. Each motion was carried by Legislator Williams, Legislator Nambiar, Legislator Pierce and Legislator Woodson‑Samuels.

• Approved $10.72 M bond for Pondfield Road bridge (motion carried)
• Approved $1.85 M bond for flood‑mitigation project (motion carried)
• Authorized intermunicipal agreement for Ward Avenue Bridge demolition/reconstruction (motion carried)
• Amended Act 168‑2025 to release right of first refusal for 100 College Avenue (motion carried)
• Approved $6.04 M bond for 80 Main Street land acquisition in Ossining (motion carried)
• Authorized purchase of ~1.424 acres at 80 Main Street for affordable rentals (motion carried)
• Approved $1.425 M bond for Greenridge Avenue land acquisition in White Plains (motion carried)
• Authorized purchase of ~0.33 acres at 19 Greenridge Avenue for affordable rentals (motion carried)

Budget & Appropriations

The Westchester County Budget & Appropriations Committee will consider several bond authorizations, land acquisitions, and inter‑municipal agreements. Items include a $10,720,000 bond for the Pondfield Road West bridge project, a $1,850,000 bond for flood‑mitigation, and funding for affordable housing developments. The committee will also discuss a bridge reconstruction agreement in Mamaroneck and a National Night Out program partnership with local police and fire departments.

• $10,720,000 bond to finance Capital Project RB03L – Pondfield Road West over Bronx River (Bronxville‑Yonkers)
• $1,850,000 bond to finance Capital Project BPL26 – Flood Mitigation
• Intermunicipal agreement for demolition and reconstruction of the Ward Avenue Bridge in the Village of Mamaroneck
• Land acquisition of ~1.424 acres at 80 Main Street, Ossining to create 25 affordable rental units
• Inter‑municipal agreements for National Night Out programs with police or fire departments in multiple municipalities

Charter Revision Commission

The Charter Revision Commission will meet to discuss its internal processes and planning. The body is scheduled to review its deliberation protocol, work plan, and specific requests categorized as Group A.

• Review of Deliberation Protocol
• Review of “Group A” Requests
• Update of Work Plan

The Charter Revision Commission approved a series of charter amendments, including new affordable‑housing income limits, modernization of parks language, and establishing the Department of Information Technology as the central tech authority. It also approved renaming the mental‑health department, eliminating the Consumer Policy Board, and changing health code violations to civil infractions. Several items were tabled or partially approved, such as the lease‑processing cap increase and a bid‑security provision.

• Approved affordable housing income limits aligning with state AMI (unanimous)
• Approved updating Parks language to include drones and e‑bikes (unanimous)
• Approved codifying DoIT as County’s central technology authority (unanimous)
• Approved renaming Department of Community Mental Health to include addiction & developmental disabilities (unanimous)
• Approved eliminating the Consumer Policy Board from the Charter
• Approved changing health code violations from misdemeanors to civil infractions
• Tabled request to raise lease‑processing cap to $50,000 per month
• Modified BAC bidding rule: approved annual newspaper designation, disapproved annual security amount

Public Safety & Veterans

The Public Safety & Veterans Committee is meeting jointly with the Budget, Appropriations and Administration Committee. The primary item for discussion is a proposal regarding National Night Out across multiple municipalities.

• Item 2026-53: National Night Out - Multiple Municipalities

The committee voted to approve an act allowing Westchester County to enter inter‑municipal agreements for the 2026 National Night Out program. The motion was made by Legislator Woodson‑Samuels, seconded by Legislator Tubiolo, and carried with ayes from Legislators Tubiolo, Clements and Woodson‑Samuels. Legislators Cunzio and Smith were absent. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved National Night Out inter‑municipal agreement act (ayes: Tubiolo, Clements, Woodson‑Samuels; absent: Cunzio, Smith)

Small Business

This meeting is the organizational session for the Small Business Committee's 2026 legislative term. The committee will set a quorum, select a vice-chair, and establish the meeting schedule. No substantive legislation or contracts are on the agenda.

• Set a quorum for the 2026 term
• Selection of Committee Vice-Chair
• Setting a meeting date and time for 2026

The committee appointed Legislator Woodson‑Samuels as Vice‑Chair. It set the regular meeting time to Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. A quorum of three members was approved by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Appointed Legislator Woodson‑Samuels as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Set committee meeting time to Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved quorum of three members (4‑0 vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Health

The Westchester County Board of Legislators' Health Committee will meet to discuss updates from the Department of Community Mental Health and the Department of Labs & Research. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and other routine business. No votes on legislation or contracts are scheduled.

• Updates from Department of Community Mental Health with Commissioner Michael Orth
• Updates from Department of Labs & Research with Chief Administrator Keith Hoffman
• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2026

The committee approved the minutes from the February 5, 2026 meeting after a motion by Legislator Barr and a second by Legislator Ulaj; the motion carried. The meeting included updates from the Department of Community Mental Health and the Department of Labs & Research. No other actions or votes were taken. The committee adjourned at 12:13 p.m.

• Approved February 5, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Intergovernmental Affairs

The Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will hold an organizational meeting for the 2026 legislative term. Members will establish a quorum, choose a vice chair, and set the committee’s meeting dates and times. No other business items are listed.

• Set a quorum for the 2026 term
• Select Committee Vice Chair
• Determine meeting dates and times

The Westchester County Intergovernmental Affairs committee meeting on February 10, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were acted upon. The listed items included setting a quorum, selecting a vice chair, and scheduling future meetings, but no votes or approvals occurred.

Charter Revision Commission

The Charter Revision Commission will meet to discuss its internal processes and work plan. The body is scheduled to review deliberation protocols and specific requests categorized as “Group A.”

• Review of Deliberation Protocol
• Review of “Group A” Requests
• Update of Work Plan

The Westchester County Charter Revision Commission unanimously approved a series of amendments to Sections 107.71 and 209.151 to make the County Executive’s veto and approval processes consistent. Additional amendments were adopted to allow the County Board clerk to present vetoed local laws or acts for reconsideration, delete a duplicative provision in Section 161.11(d), and define solid waste to exclude recyclables. One proposal to eliminate Section 712.541 on pedestrian use was rejected, and a proposal to revise the Housing Opportunity Commission was tabled. The meeting also set new future meeting dates.

• Approved amendment to Section 107.71 to align veto procedures (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Section 209.151 to align veto procedures (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Section 107.71 allowing clerk to present vetoed local law for reconsideration (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Section 209.151 allowing clerk to present vetoed act for reconsideration (unanimous)
• Approved amendment deleting Section 161.11(d) as duplicative (unanimous)
• Rejected amendment to eliminate Section 712.541 on pedestrian use (unanimous)
• Tabled amendment to update the Westchester County Housing Opportunity Commission (unanimous)
• Approved amendment defining “Solid Waste” to exclude recyclables (unanimous)

Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights

The Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights Committee will approve the previous meeting minutes. It will then hold an organizational meeting for the 2026 legislative term to establish a quorum, choose a vice chair, and set the committee's meeting schedule. No other business or items are listed.

• Set a quorum for the 2026 term
• Select the Committee Vice Chair
• Determine meeting dates and times for 2026

The Social Services, Disabilities & Human Rights Committee established a quorum of three members, appointed Legislator Jewel Williams-Johnson as Vice Chair, and set regular meetings for Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. All actions were approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 11:11 a.m.

• Set quorum at three (unanimous)
• Appointed Jewel Williams-Johnson as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Scheduled regular meetings for Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:11 a.m. (unanimous)

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will consider several bond acts, budget amendments, and settlement acts. Key items include a $36,519,294 bond for Playland infrastructure, a $1,700,000 bond for the Bronx River Pathway reconstruction, and multiple lawsuit settlement acts ranging from $200,000 to $750,000. The committee will also review an insurance settlement of $306,000 and a $9,000 amendment to a legal retainer agreement.

• $36,519,294 bond act for Playland Infrastructure, Rides and Site Work (Project RP056)
• $1,700,000 bond act for Bronx River Pathway Reconstruction (Project RBR07)
• $306,000 insurance settlement with Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company
• $750,000 settlement of Jefferson v. Westchester County lawsuit
• $9,000 amendment to retainer with Sheppard Mullin law firm

The Budget & Appropriations Committee signed and referred eight items to the Board of Legislators, including a $36,519,294 bond amendment for Playland infrastructure, a $1.7 million bond amendment for the Bronx River Pathway, budget amendments for Playland projects, and several settlement authorizations. All motions carried with the listed legislators voting aye. No items were denied.

• Approved $1.7M bond amendment for Bronx River Pathway reconstruction (vote carried)
• Approved amendment to 2025 Capital Budget for Playland Infrastructure, Rides and Site Work (vote carried)
• Approved amendment to 2025 Operating Budget for Playland Infrastructure, Rides and Site Work (vote carried)
• Approved $36,519,294 bond amendment for Playland Infrastructure, Rides and Site Work (vote carried)
• Approved Workers Comp settlement act authorizing a lump‑sum payment (vote carried)
• Approved $306,000 insurance settlement with Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance (vote carried)
• Approved $9,000 increase to retainer agreement with Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP (vote carried)
• Approved $750,000 settlement of Jefferson lawsuit (vote carried)

Public Safety & Veterans

The Public Safety & Veterans Committee will hold an organizational meeting and discuss a local law to repeal the County Attorney's authorization to present criminal proceedings related to Violations of Probation. The committee will also set a public hearing date for the proposed law.

• Organizational meeting for the 2026 Legislative Term
• Set a quorum and select a Committee Vice-Chair
• Set a public hearing date for Local Law 2026-25
• Vote on Local Law 2026-26 to repeal VOP authorization
• Guests: Assistant Chief Deputy County Attorney Justin Adin

The committee appointed Legislator Terry Clements as Vice‑Chair and approved a quorum of three members. The public hearing on repealing the VOP authorization and the related local law amendment were both continued. The committee entered and later exited executive session unanimously, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Appointed Terry Clements as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Approved quorum of three members (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on VOP authorization repeal (unanimous)
• Continued local law amendment to repeal VOP authorization (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Appointments

The Appointments Committee will hold an organizational meeting for the 2026 legislative term, including setting a quorum, selecting a vice‑chair, and establishing meeting dates and times. It will consider a resolution appointing Joan McDonald as Deputy County Executive, effective February 1, 2026. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed via WebEx.

• Organizational meeting: set quorum, select committee vice‑chair, set meeting date and time
• Resolution appointing Joan McDonald as Deputy County Executive (effective Feb 1 2026)

The committee set a quorum of three, appointed Legislator Terry Clements as Vice Chair, and scheduled meetings for Mondays at 4:00 PM. The committee approved a resolution appointing Joan McDonald as Deputy County Executive, effective February 1 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 PM.

• Set quorum of three (approved)
• Appointed Terry Clements as Vice Chair (approved)
• Scheduled committee meetings for Mondays at 4:00 PM (approved)
• Appointed Joan McDonald as Deputy County Executive (approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:15 PM (approved)

Board of Legislators

The Board of Legislators will hold a public hearing on adding two parcels in the Town of Somers to the Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District. Members are also considering several bond acts for infrastructure and facility improvements, as well as multiple advisory board reappointments.

• Bond Act for Pondfield Road West Over Bronx River, Bronxville-Yonkers totaling $11,750,000
• Bond Act for Kensico Dam Plaza Storage Building totaling $10,350,000
• Lawsuit settlement for Syreeta L. Jefferson v. Westchester County in the amount of $750,000
• Insurance claim settlement with Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company for $306,000
• Public hearing to add two parcels in Town of Somers to Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District

The Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes and held a public hearing on a Peekskill sewer district amendment. It received and referred multiple reappointment resolutions for advisory boards. Several bond acts were approved, authorizing $10.72M for Pondfield Road, $2.5M for Kensico Dam storage, $800K for fuel tank replacement, and $875K for a firing range rehab. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District amendment (no speakers)
• Reappointed Luis Beltran to Hispanic Advisory Board (unanimous referral)
• Reappointed Salvatore M. Cresenzi to Airport Advisory Board (unanimous referral)
• Authorized $10,720,000 bond for Pondfield Road West Over Bronx River project (unanimous)
• Authorized $2,500,000 bond for Kensico Dam Plaza Storage Building (unanimous)
• Authorized $800,000 bond for General Infrastructure fuel tank replacement (unanimous)
• Authorized $875,000 bond for Firing Range Rehabilitation (unanimous)

Litigation

The Westchester County Legislature will meet to discuss and vote on settling several lawsuits and approving legal settlements totaling over $1.8 million. The body will also consider an organizational meeting for the 2026 legislative term.

• Settlement of Jefferson v. Westchester County for $750,000
• Settlement of Gabari v. Westchester County for $750,000
• Settlement of Pompey v. Westchester County for $200,000
• Settlement of insurance claims with Berkshire Hathaway for $306,000
• Retainer amendment with Sheppard Mullin for $9,000

The committee set its quorum at three members and appointed Legislator Colin Smith as Vice‑Chair. It also scheduled regular meetings for Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and Mondays at 10:00 a.m. with the Budget Committee. Six settlement and retainer items were signed by the committee and referred to the Board of Legislators.

• Set quorum at three members (unanimous)
• Appointed Colin Smith as committee Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Workers Comp Settlement ACT‑2026‑5 (unanimous)
• Approved Insurance Settlement Claims ACT‑2026‑6 (unanimous)
• Approved Retainer Amendment with Sheppard Mullin ACT‑2026‑7 (unanimous)
• Approved Jefferson v. Westchester County settlement ACT‑2026‑8 (unanimous)
• Approved Gabari v. Westchester County settlement ACT‑2026‑12 (unanimous)
• Approved Pompey v. Westchester County settlement ACT‑2026‑13 (unanimous)

Seniors & Youth

The committee is meeting to establish operational procedures for the 2026 legislative term. This includes selecting a Vice Chair and setting a quorum and meeting schedule.

• Selection of Committee Vice Chair
• Setting of quorum
• Establishment of meeting date and time

The Seniors & Youth Committee established a quorum of three members and approved holding regular meetings on Mondays at 3:00 PM. Both actions were adopted unanimously. The committee then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Set quorum at three members – unanimous
• Establish regular meetings Mondays at 3:00 PM – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Legislation

The Westchester County Legislature will approve minutes, set a quorum, select a Committee Vice‑Chair, and schedule a meeting date and time for the 2026 term. It will also consider a resolution to hold a public hearing and Local Law 2026‑262 that would repeal the County Attorney’s authority to present criminal proceedings for violations of probation. No decisions have been made yet.

• Approve minutes of the previous meeting
• Set a quorum for the 2026 legislative term
• Select Committee Vice‑Chair
• Set meeting date and time for the term
• Consider Local Law 2026‑262 to repeal VOP authorization for the County Attorney

The committee established a quorum of five members and named Legislator David Imamura as Vice‑Chair. It scheduled regular meetings for Mondays at 1:00 p.m. and voted unanimously to enter and later exit executive session. Both the repeal of VOP Authorization RES‑2026‑55 and the amendment to Local Law 2026‑26 were continued pending further information. The meeting was adjourned at 2:34 p.m.

• Set quorum at five members (unanimous)
• Appointed Legislator David Imamura as committee Vice‑Chair
• Scheduled committee meetings for Mondays at 1:00 p.m.
• Entered executive session at 1:42 p.m. (unanimous)
• Exited executive session at 2:31 p.m. (unanimous)
• Continued repeal of VOP Authorization RES‑2026‑55 pending information (unanimous)
• Continued amendment to Local Law 2026‑26 pending information (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:34 p.m. (unanimous)

Parks & Environment

The Parks & Environment Committee will meet to discuss organizational matters and vote on a bond act to fund infrastructure and rides at Playland. The legislation would authorize $36,519,294 in bonds to resolve a dispute with Standard Amusements.

• Authorize $36,519,294 in bonds for Playland infrastructure and rides
• Amend 2025 County Capital Budget for Playland project RP056
• Amend 2025 Operating Budget for Playland project RP056
• Organizational meeting to set quorum and select committee vice-chair
• Public hearing on bond act for Playland infrastructure

The committee unanimously set the quorum at three members, appointed Legislator Jewel Williams Johnson as Vice‑Chair, and scheduled regular meetings for Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. with occasional Monday 10:00 a.m. sessions with the Budget Committee. The committee voted unanimously to enter executive session at 11:00 a.m. and to reconvene in open session at 11:12 a.m. It approved and referred three Playland items—CBA‑RP056 (infrastructure and rides), the 2025 Operating Budget amendment, and an amended Bond Act—to the Board of Legislators. The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m. by unanimous vote.

• Set quorum at three members (unanimous)
• Appointed Legislator Jewel Williams Johnson as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Scheduled regular meetings Tuesdays 2:00 p.m., with occasional Mondays 10:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Entered executive session at 11:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Returned to open session at 11:12 a.m. (unanimous)
• Referred CBA‑RP056 Playland infrastructure item to Board of Legislators (unanimous)
• Referred 2025 Operating Budget amendment for Playland to Board of Legislators (unanimous)
• Referred amended Bond Act for Playland to Board of Legislators (unanimous)

Infrastructure & Housing

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee is meeting jointly with Budget & Appropriations and Parks & Environment. The body will discuss bond authorizations for the Bronx River Pathway and Playland, as well as a sewer district removal request.

• Bond Act to authorize $36,519,294 for Playland Infrastructure, Rides and Site Work related to an arbitration proceeding with Standard Amusements LLC
• Bond Act to increase funding by $1,700,000 for Bronx River Pathway Reconstruction, bringing the total to $11,130,000
• Amendments to the 2025 County Capital Budget and Operating Budget for Playland Infrastructure, Rides and Site Work
• Request to remove 621 Chappaqua Road from the Westchester County Saw Mill Sanitary Sewer District

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee approved four items and referred them to the Board of Legislators. It authorized a $1.7 million bond amendment for the Bronx River Pathway reconstruction and a $36,519,294 bond amendment for Playland infrastructure. It also approved an operating‑budget amendment and a removal request from the Saw Mill Sanitary Sewer District.

• Approved $1,700,000 Bond Act amendment for Bronx River Pathway reconstruction (Legislator Williams, Holstein, Nambiar, Pierce, Woodson‑Samuels aye; Gashi away)
• Approved $36,519,294 Bond Act amendment for Playland Infrastructure, Rides and Site Work (Legislator Williams, Holstein, Nambiar, Pierce, Woodson‑Samuels aye; Gashi away)
• Approved 2025 Operating Budget amendment for Playland Infrastructure, Rides and Site Work (Legislator Williams, Holstein, Nambiar, Pierce, Woodson‑Samuels aye; Gashi away)
• Approved removal request for 621 Chappaqua Rd. from Westchester County Saw Mill Sanitary Sewer District (Legislator Williams, Holstein, Nambiar, Pierce, Woodson‑Samuels aye; Gashi away)

Health

The Health Committee will conduct an organizational meeting for the 2026 legislative term, including setting a quorum, selecting a vice‑chair, and establishing meeting dates and times. The committee will also hold a presentation on vaccinations and the importance of public awareness, featuring Department of Health officials.

• Set a quorum for the 2026 legislative term
• Select a Committee Vice‑Chair
• Set meeting date and time for the term
• Presentation on vaccinations and why awareness matters
• Guests: Dr. Sherlita Amler, Dr. Dial Hewlett Jr., Danielle Nash, Leslie Liberatore

The Health Committee approved setting the quorum to three members. Erika Pierce was selected as Vice Chair. The committee will meet on Wednesdays at 11:00 am. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Set quorum to 3 (approved, 3-0)
• Selected Erika Pierce as Vice Chair (approved, 3-0)
• Scheduled committee meetings Wednesdays at 11:00 am (approved, 3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:28 am (approved, 3-0)

Families Task Force

The Families Task Force is holding a joint meeting with the Health Committee. The session features a presentation on vaccinations and the importance of awareness.

• Presentation on vaccinations featuring Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler

The Families Task Force met on February 5, 2026 at the Michaelian Office Building in White Plains. The meeting featured a Department of Health presentation on vaccination initiatives and policies. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 11:28 a.m.

Infrastructure & Housing

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee will hold an organizational meeting for the 2026 term. The body is also discussing a resolution to set a public hearing and an act to add two parcels of property in the Town of Somers to the Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District.

• Organizational meeting to set quorum, select Vice-Chair, and determine meeting dates
• Resolution 2026-5 to set a public hearing for the Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District modification
• Act 2026-6 to add two parcels of property in the Town of Somers to the Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee approved its organizational setup for the 2026 term, setting the quorum at three, selecting Legislator Erika Pierce as Vice‑Chair, and scheduling meetings for Tuesdays at 1:00 pm. It also approved the addition of two parcels in Somers to the Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District for an 81‑unit townhouse project and referred both the amendment and the related act to the full Board of Legislators. All motions passed with unanimous support from the five voting members.

• Set committee quorum to 3 (approved, unanimous vote)
• Select Legislator Erika Pierce as Vice‑Chair (approved, unanimous vote)
• Schedule committee meetings for Tuesdays at 1:00 pm (approved, unanimous vote)
• Refer PH‑Sewer District Mod‑Add‑Somers RES‑2026‑3 to Board of Legislators (approved, unanimous vote)
• Refer ACT‑Sewer District Mod‑Add‑Somers 2026‑6 to Board of Legislators (approved, unanimous vote)

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold its organizational meeting for the 2026 legislative term, set a quorum, select a Vice‑Chair, and schedule meeting dates. It will consider two tax‑related acts: one fixing the County General Fund tax distribution tables and another fixing and determining the amounts of County General Fund and special‑district taxes. The committee will also set a public hearing and consider a resolution to modify the Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District by adding two parcels in the Town of Somers.

• 2026-8 ACT fixing Tax Distribution Tables for the County General Fund, County share of MTA, Water District No. 1, Refuse Disposal District No. 1, and the thirteen Sanitary Sewer Districts
• 2026-9 ACT fixing and determining amounts of County General Fund taxes, special‑district taxes, and other charges for towns and cities
• Resolution to set a public hearing on modifying the Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District by adding two parcels in the Town of Somers
• 2026-6 ACT to modify the Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District by adding two parcels in the Town of Somers
• Organizational meeting items: set quorum, select Committee Vice‑Chair, set meeting date and time

The Budget & Appropriations Committee set the quorum at four members and selected David Tubiolo as Vice‑Chair. It approved two tax‑distribution acts and two sewer‑district modification acts, signing each and referring them to the full Board of Legislators. The committee then adjourned the meeting.

• Set quorum at 4 members (motion carried, Legislators Woodson‑Samuels, Holstein, Nambiar, Williams, Williams Johnson, Tubiolo, Gashi; Pierce absent)
• Selected David Tubiolo as Vice‑Chair (motion carried, same vote list)
• Approved ACT fixing Tax Distribution Tables (ACT‑2026‑1) and referred to Board (motion carried, same vote list)
• Approved ACT fixing and determining County General Fund taxes (ACT‑2026‑2) and referred to Board (motion carried, same vote list)
• Approved public‑hearing item to add two parcels to Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District (PH‑Sewer District Mod‑Add‑Somers) and referred to Board (motion carried, same vote list)
• Approved ACT to modify Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District (ACT‑2026‑3) and referred to Board (motion carried, same vote list)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried, same vote list)

Board of Legislators

The Board will vote on multiple bond acts, including a $36,519,294 amendment for Playland infrastructure, and several smaller bond issuances for shelter upgrades, flood mitigation, and affordable housing projects. It will also consider acts authorizing land acquisitions for affordable rentals and a $322,575 contract for forensic medical care. Public hearings are scheduled for a vaping‑device sales ban and a sublease amendment for Cedarwood Hall.

• Bond Act amendment authorizing $36,519,294 for Playland Infrastructure, Rides and Site Work
• Bond Act authorizing $3,500,000 for Coachman Family Center shelter improvements
• Bond Act authorizing $25,000,000 for Building 1 upgrades and rehabilitation
• Act to purchase 0.33 acre at 19 Greenridge Avenue for six affordable rental units
• Local Law prohibiting sale of camouflaged vaping devices in Westchester County

The Board approved the meeting minutes and then, on unanimous motions, received, filed, and referred a series of bond acts, program authorizations, and land‑acquisition proposals to the appropriate committees. Each item was assigned to the committees listed in the agenda with no dissenting votes.

• Received and referred Bond Act for $5,000,000 tax‑certiorari payments (unanimous)
• Received and referred ACT authorizing $322,575 Forensic Acute Care Team program (unanimous)
• Received and referred ACT to amend Solid Waste intermunicipal agreements (unanimous)
• Received and referred Bond Act for $3,500,000 shelter‑facility improvements (unanimous)
• Received and referred Bond Act for $25,000,000 Building 1 upgrades (unanimous)
• Received and referred Bond Act for $4,600,000 Westchester Ave bridge (unanimous)
• Received and referred Bond Act for $1,700,000 Bronx River Pathway reconstruction (unanimous)
• Received and referred ACT amending IMA with NYCDEP watershed enforcement (unanimous)

Charter Revision Commission

The Charter Revision Commission will discuss the 2026 schedule overview, the deliberation protocol, the Group A requests, and a report from the Boards and Commissions Focus Group. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Overview of 2026 schedule
• Review of Deliberation Protocol
• Review of “Group A” Requests
• Report of the Boards and Commissions Focus Group

Board of Legislators

The Board of Legislators is holding a special meeting to address administrative setup for the 2026 term. The body will consider resolutions regarding personnel authority and the selection of official newspapers.

• Resolution to delegate authority to the Chairman to appoint Board employees and perform administrative personnel duties
• Resolution to designate official Board of Legislators newspapers for the 2026 legislative year

Board of Legislators

The Westchester County Board of Legislators will administer the Oath of Office for the full board. It will also hold elections and administer oaths for the Board Chair and Vice Chair. Additionally, the board will elect a new Clerk. No other matters are listed on the agenda.

• Oath of Office - Full Board
• Election and Oath of Office - Board Chair
• Election and Oath of Office - Board Vice Chair
• Election - Clerk of the Board