Westchester County, NY

Public Safety & Veterans

The Public Safety & Veterans and Budget & Appropriations committees are meeting jointly. They will discuss agreements for police academy instructor services and a regional partnership for emergency preparedness funding.

• Inter-municipal agreements for police academy instructor services from March 21, 2027, to March 20, 2032
• Regional Partnership Agreement with Dutchess and Putnam Counties for the FY2025-26 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant Program

Litigation

The Litigation Committee, meeting jointly with Budget & Appropriations and Legislation, will discuss retaining outside counsel for a surety dispute. The body is also considering two local laws regarding defense and indemnity actions and written notice requirements for nontort claims.

• Proposed retainer of Giannasca & Shook, PLLC for a Department of Public Works & Transportation surety dispute (Contract No. 16-529)
• Proposed local law amending Section 158.11 of the Laws of Westchester County regarding actions for defense and indemnity
• Proposed local law requiring written notice for contract and other nontort claims

Health

The Westchester County Health Committee will meet to discuss the One Health initiative from Andrus. The meeting includes presentations from Andrus President & CEO Corine E. Lurry-Mabin and Program Director Tori Shaw.

• Discussion of Andrus' One Health initiative

Labor

The Westchester County Labor Committee will meet to discuss several updates and programs. The agenda includes reviews of EV charging stations and the County Construction Careers Program.

• EV Charging Station Update
• County Construction Careers Program Discussion
• Lease Out Update
• Corrections Update

Budget & Appropriations

The committee will discuss the capital budget with the Budget Department and the Capital Budget Work Group. Presentations will focus on the Department of Information Technology and the Department of Public Works & Transportation.

• Capital budget presentation for the Department of Information Technology
• Capital budget presentation for DPW&T Buildings
• Capital budget presentation for DPW&T Parking Facilities
• Capital budget presentation for DPW&T Roads and Bridges
• Capital budget presentation for DPW&T Transportation and Airport

Budget & Appropriations

The committee will discuss the capital budget with the Budget Department and the Capital Budget Work Group. Presentations will be provided by the Department of Public Works & Transportation and several other county departments.

• Capital Budget Presentation - Part 2: Department of Correction
• Capital Budget Presentation - Part 2: District Attorney's Office
• Capital Budget Presentation - Part 2: Department of Emergency Services
• Capital Budget Presentation - Part 2: Department of Labs & Research
• Capital Budget Presentation - Part 2: Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation

Legislation

The Board of Legislators is discussing a local law to create Chapter 499 of the Laws of Westchester County. This proposed law would authorize the local regulation of e-bikes and scooters.

• Resolution 2026-491 to set a public hearing for the regulation of e-bikes and scooters
• Local Law 2026-492 to create Chapter 499 regarding e-bike and scooter regulations

Board of Legislators

The Board of Legislators will hold several public hearings regarding senior citizen tax exemptions, sewer district modifications, and red light camera programs. The agenda also includes multiple appointments to various boards and authorization for several bond acts.

• Public hearing on removing two parcels from Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District
• Public hearing on senior citizen real property tax exemption amendments
• Public hearing on Westchester County Red Light Camera Demonstration Program
• Bond act for $14,180,000 for Flint Avenue Pumping Station Forcemain Replacement
• Amended bond act for $21,000,000 total for Playland Parking Lot Drainage Improvement

Budget & Appropriations

The committee will discuss the Capital Budget with the Budget Department and the Capital Budget Work Group. The meeting includes a presentation on the Department of Planning and the Department of Environmental Facilities.

• Capital Budget Presentation - Part 1
• Department of Planning budget discussion
• Department of Environmental Facilities budget discussion

Board of Legislators

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.

Appointments

The Appointments Committee is meeting to discuss a resolution regarding a member appointment. The session includes the approval of minutes and other business.

• Resolution 2026-482: Appointment of Thomas McGrath as an at-large member of the Westchester County Housing Opportunity Commission (term May 11, 2026 to December 31, 2028)

Health

The Westchester County Board of Legislators' Health Committee meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Avenue, 8th Floor, White Plains, with Legislator Emiljana Ulaj participating remotely from 520 White Plains Road, Tarrytown. The main discussion item is examining barriers that can prevent individuals with substance-use disorders from receiving timely, compassionate and effective treatment. Guests are Robert DeForde, Senior Program Manager at Shatterproof, and Trevor Payne, Director of Drug and Alcohol Services at the Department of Community Mental Health. The agenda also includes minutes approval, other business, receive and file, and adjournment; no votes or dollar amounts are listed.

• Discussion: barriers to timely, compassionate and effective treatment for substance-use disorders
• Guest: Robert DeForde, Senior Program Manager, Shatterproof
• Guest: Trevor Payne, Director of Drug and Alcohol Services, Department of Community Mental Health
• Minutes approval scheduled
• Receive & File and Other Business items listed without details

Affordability & Economic Development

The Westchester County Affordability & Economic Development task force, chaired by Legislator Colin Smith, meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Avenue, 8th Floor, White Plains, NY. The agenda lists minutes approval, a discussion item on establishing the task force's goals and identifying needed information, data, and resources, plus other business and receive-and-file items. The agenda does not name specific legislation, contracts, dollar amounts, or public hearings. Smith will participate remotely from 1132 Main Street, Suite 1, Peekskill, NY 10566.

• Discussion item: set task force goals and identify key information, data, and resources needed
• Discussion item: share member perspectives and identify next steps for County efforts, regional and local coordination, and state and federal advocacy
• Minutes approval
• Other business and receive-and-file items listed with no details
• Meeting held at 148 Martine Avenue, 8th Floor, White Plains, NY and livestreamed via WebEx

Intergovernmental Affairs

The Westchester County Board of Legislators' Intergovernmental Affairs Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Michaelian Office Building in White Plains. The main item is a discussion of changes in state law regarding immigration enforcement and an update on ICE activity in Westchester, with guests Carola Bracco and Jonathan Campozano of Neighbors Link. The agenda also includes minutes approval, other business, and receive-and-file items. No votes or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion topic: changes in state law regarding immigration enforcement and an update on ICE activity in Westchester
• Guests: Carola Bracco, Executive Director, Neighbors Link
• Guest: Jonathan Campozano, Senior Staff Attorney, Neighbors Link Community Law Practice
• Minutes approval scheduled
• Meeting held at 800 Michaelian Office Bldg., 148 Martine Avenue, 8th Floor, White Plains, NY, and livestreamed via WebEx

Appointments

The Westchester County Board of Legislators' Committee on Appointments meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM to consider six resolutions appointing residents to county boards. The appointments cover the Board of Plumbing Examiners, Women's Advisory Board, Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board, Traffic Safety Board, and Youth Board. The committee will also approve minutes from its September 26, 2026 meeting and may take up other business. No contracts, fee changes, or rezonings appear on this agenda.

• Resolution 2026-474: appoint Hernane DeAlmeida to the Board of Plumbing Examiners, term August 24, 2026 to December 31, 2028
• Resolution 2026-473: appoint Craig McGlinchey to the Board of Plumbing Examiners, term August 18, 2026 to December 31, 2030
• Resolution 2026-432: appoint Nzingha Milanes as the 'North of 287' member of the Traffic Safety Board, term July 2, 2026 to December 31, 2028
• Resolution 2026-171: appoint Acacia Mauriello to the Women's Advisory Board, term February 11, 2026 to December 31, 2027
• Resolution 2026-239: appoint Robert Cummings to the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board; Resolution 2026-480: appoint Denver Boone to the Youth Board

The Appointments Committee approved the referral of seven individual nominations to various county boards to the Board of Legislators. The committee also approved the minutes from the September 28, 2026, meeting.

• Approved minutes from September 28, 2026 (6-0)
• Referred De Almeida (Board of Plumbing Examiners) to Board of Legislators (6-0)
• Referred Mauriello (Women's Advisory Board) to Board of Legislators (6-0)
• Referred Cummings (Parks, Recreation & Conservation Board) to Board of Legislators (6-0)
• Referred Milanes (Traffic Safety Board) to Board of Legislators (6-0)
• Referred McGlinchey (Board of Plumbing Examiners) to Board of Legislators (6-0)
• Referred Boone (Youth Board) to Board of Legislators (6-0)
• Referred Innocent (Youth Board) to Board of Legislators (6-0)

Public Safety & Veterans

The Westchester County Board of Legislators' Public Safety & Veterans Committee meets jointly with Budget & Appropriations on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Michaelian Office Building, White Plains. The agenda lists one discussion item: a proposed act (2026-489) amending the county's personnel rules and pay schedules as they relate to Woodfield Cottage. Probation Commissioner Rocco Pozzi and Deputy Commissioner Mary Frascello are listed as guests. The agenda also includes minutes approval, other business, and receive & file; no dollar amounts or specific pay figures are stated in the agenda text.

• Proposed Act 2026-489 would amend Act No. 26-1952, as amended, which amended Act No. 40-1941, establishing county personnel rules and position classifications and pay schedules
• The item concerns Woodfield Cottage and is referred to Budget & Appropriations, Public Safety & Veterans, and Seniors & Youth committees
• Guests: Probation Dept. Commissioner Rocco Pozzi and Deputy Commissioner Mary Frascello
• Meeting is joint with Budget & Appropriations and will be livestreamed via WebEx
• Legislator Colin Smith will participate remotely from 1132 Main Street, Suite 1, Peekskill, NY 10566

Budget & Appropriations

The Westchester County Board of Legislators' Budget & Appropriations Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026, jointly with the Infrastructure & Housing, Parks & Environment, Seniors & Youth, and Public Safety & Veterans committees. Members will discuss a local law dissolving the Westchester County Deferred Compensation Board and a related public hearing resolution, plus several capital and bond items. Other items include a Yonkers affordable housing conveyance, a Playland parking lot drainage bond amendment, a pay plan amendment, and two proposed local laws on sales tax and subscription practices.

• Bond Act 2026-476: $14,180,000 in bonds for Capital Project SNR27, Flint Avenue Pumping Station Forcemain Replacement
• Bond Act (Amended) 2026-490: $14,000,000 in additional bonds for Capital Project RP047, Playland Parking Lot Drainage Improvement, bringing the total to $21,000,000
• Act 2026-465: conveyance of 330 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers, with 170 affordable rental units income-restricted at or below 60% of County area median income and affordability extended 50 years
• Local Law 2026-487 and Public Hearing resolution 2026-486: repealing Chapter 543 of the Laws of Westchester County to dissolve the Westchester County Deferred Compensation Board
• Memo of Legislation 2026-477 (Hon. James Nolan): exempting qualifying clothing and footwear purchases under $110 from County sales and use tax

The Budget & Appropriations Committee referred several items to the Board of Legislators, including bond authorizations for infrastructure and parking improvements. The committee also advanced a local law to dissolve the County Deferred Compensation Board and a property conveyance in Yonkers.

• Referred local law to dissolve Westchester County Deferred Compensation Board to BOL (7-0)
• Referred conveyance of 330 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers to BOL (7-0)
• Referred $14.18M bond act for Flint Avenue Pumping Station Forcemain Replacement to BOL (7-0, WO Prejudice)
• Referred $14M additional bond act for Playland Parking Lot Drainage Improvement to BOL (7-0)
• Referred Woodfield Cottage pay plan amendment to BOL (6-1, WO Prejudice)
• Approved WCC 3rd Quarter Quarterly Report (7-0)
• Approved memo proposing sales tax exemption for clothing and footwear under $110 (7-0)
• Continued memo regarding subscription transparency and fair cancellation

Parks & Environment

The Westchester County Board of Legislators' Parks & Environment Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026, jointly with the Budget & Appropriations Committee. The main item is an amended bond act that would authorize $14,000,000 in additional county bonds for Capital Project RP047, Playland Parking Lot Drainage Improvement, bringing the total to $21,000,000. The item is for discussion and is referred to the Committees on Budget & Appropriations, Infrastructure & Housing, and Parks & Environment. Guests include Parks, Recreation & Conservation Acting Commissioner William Bland and Director of Program Development Rob Lopane.

• Bond Act (Amended) RP047-3221: $14,000,000 in additional bonds for Playland Parking Lot Drainage Improvement, total $21,000,000
• Item 2026-490 referred to Budget & Appropriations, Infrastructure & Housing, and Parks & Environment committees
• Guests: William Bland, Acting Commissioner, and Rob Lopane, Director of Program Development, Westchester County Parks, Recreation & Conservation
• Meeting held jointly with the Budget & Appropriations Committee
• Minutes approval and Receive & File listed on the agenda

The Parks & Environment Committee reviewed a bond act for drainage improvements at the Playland parking lot. The committee signed the item and referred it to the Board of Legislators.

• Referred Playland Parking Lot Drainage Improvement (RP047-3221) to Board of Legislators

Seniors & Youth

The Westchester County Board of Legislators' Seniors & Youth Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Michaelian Office Building, White Plains, and via WebEx. The agenda lists one discussion item: a proposed act (2026-489) amending the county's personnel rules and pay schedules as they relate to Woodfield Cottage. The item is referred to the Committees on Budget & Appropriations, Public Safety & Veterans, and Seniors & Youth, with guests from the Probation Department: Commissioner Rocco Pozzi and Deputy Commissioner Mary Frascello. The agenda also includes minutes approval, other business, and receive & file; no other substantive items are listed.

• Proposed Act 2026-489 would amend Act No. 26-1952, as amended, which amended Act No. 40-1941 establishing county personnel rules and pay schedules
• The act concerns Woodfield Cottage and is referred to Budget & Appropriations, Public Safety & Veterans, and Seniors & Youth
• Probation Department guests: Commissioner Rocco Pozzi and Deputy Commissioner Mary Frascello
• Meeting held at 148 Martine Avenue, 8th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601, and livestreamed via WebEx
• Chair José Alvarado will participate remotely from 285 Nepperhan Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10701

Legislation

The Westchester County Board of Legislators' Legislation Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM to discuss a local law repealing Chapter 543 of the Laws of Westchester County, which would dissolve the Westchester County Deferred Compensation Board. The committee will also set a public hearing on that repeal and hear a discussion on the Charter Revision Commission Report. Several proposed memos of legislation are listed for referral, including cell coverage, a fatherhood office, AI limits, down payment assistance, and e-bike charging safety.

• Resolution 2026-486 to set a public hearing on dissolving the Westchester County Deferred Compensation Board
• Local Law Intro 2026-487 repealing Chapter 543 of the Laws of Westchester County
• Discussion on the 2026 Westchester County Charter Revision Commission Final Report (2026-469)
• Memo of Legislation 2026-429 establishing a Westchester County Down Payment Assistance Program
• Memo of Legislation 2026-430 amending Chapter 542 for e-bike and e-mobility device charging safety

The committee signed and referred two items regarding the dissolution of the Westchester County Deferred Compensation Board to the Board of Legislators. Several legislative memos were received and filed, and the Charter Revision Commission Final Report was approved.

• Referred dissolution of Deferred Compensation Board (PH 2026-486) to Board of Legislators (Aye: Smith, Barr, Clements, Cunzio, Imamura, Nolan, Puja, Ulaj, Gashi)
• Referred dissolution of Deferred Compensation Board (Local Law 2026-487) to Board of Legislators (Aye: Smith, Barr, Clements, Cunzio, Imamura, Nolan, Puja, Ulaj, Gashi)
• Approved Charter Revision Commission Final Report (2026-469) (Aye: Smith, Barr, Clements, Cunzio, Imamura, Nolan, Gashi; Away: Puja, Ulaj)
• Received and filed memo on improving cell phone coverage (2026-267) (Aye: Smith, Barr, Clements, Cunzio, Imamura, Nolan, Gashi; Away: Puja, Ulaj)
• Received and filed memo on Artificial Intelligence (2026-428) (Aye: Smith, Barr, Clements, Cunzio, Imamura, Nolan, Gashi; Away: Puja, Ulaj)
• Received and filed memo on Down Payment Assistance Program (2026-429) (Aye: Smith, Barr, Clements, Cunzio, Imamura, Nolan, Gashi; Away: Puja, Ulaj)
• Received and filed memo on e-bike and e-mobility charging safety regulations (2026-430) (Aye: Smith, Barr, Clements, Cunzio, Imamura, Nolan, Gashi; Away: Puja, Ulaj)
• Continued memo on establishing Office of Fatherhood and Family Engagement Advisory Council (2026-308)

Infrastructure & Housing

The Westchester County Board of Legislators' Infrastructure & Housing Committee meets jointly with Budget & Appropriations and Parks & Environment on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The committee is discussing four items: a conveyance and affordability extension for 170 affordable units at 330 Riverdale Avenue in Yonkers, a capital budget amendment and a $14,180,000 bond act for the Flint Avenue Pumping Station Forcemain Replacement, and an amended bond act adding $14,000,000 (total $21,000,000) for Playland Parking Lot Drainage Improvement. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from September 14, 22, and 29, 2026, plus other business and receive-and-file items.

• Conveyance of 330 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers, with restrictive covenants on 170 affordable rental units, income limits at or below 60% of County area median income, and a 50-year affordability extension
• Capital budget amendment for project SNR27, Flint Avenue Pumping Station Forcemain Replacement
• $14,180,000 bond act for Flint Avenue Pumping Station Forcemain Replacement
• Amended bond act adding $14,000,000 for Playland Parking Lot Drainage Improvement, bringing the total to $21,000,000
• Minutes approval for September 14, 22, and 29, 2026 meetings

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee signed and referred several acts to the Board of Legislators, including bond authorizations for infrastructure projects. One item regarding the Flint Avenue Pumping Station was referred with prejudice.

• Signed to Board of Legislators: Conveyance of 330 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers (Aye)
• Referred to Board of Legislators with prejudice: Flint Avenue Pumping Station Forcemain Replacement budget amendment (WO Prejudice)
• Referred to Board of Legislators with prejudice: $14.18M bond for Flint Avenue Pumping Station Forcemain Replacement (WO Prejudice)
• Approved amended bond act for $14M additional funding for Playland Parking Lot Drainage Improvement, totaling $21M (Aye)

Families Task Force

The Westchester County Families Task Force meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM in the Committee Room at 800 Michaelian Office Bldg., 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains. The main item is a discussion titled "Economic Development and Workforce Development: Supporting the Stability, Growth, and Success of Westchester Families," with invited guests from Westchester Community College, the Westchester County Association, the county Department of Social Services, the Westchester-Putnam Career Center Network, and LIU Hudson. The agenda also lists minutes approval, other business, receive and file, and adjournment. No votes, contracts, dollar amounts, or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion topic: Economic Development and Workforce Development: Supporting the Stability, Growth, and Success of Westchester Families
• Invited guest Dr. LaTasha Hamlett-Carver, Interim VP for Workforce Development and Community Education (WDCE), Westchester Community College
• Invited guest Shari Rosen Ascher, Director of Policy & Programs - Small Business and Chambers of Commerce
• Invited guest Jason Chapin, Director of Workforce Development, Westchester County Association
• Invited guests Elizabeth (Liz) Oliveto (Westchester County DSS / Westchester-Putnam Career Center Network) and Bruce Jonas (LIU Hudson)

Committee of the Whole

This is the agenda for the Westchester County Board of Legislators' Committee of the Whole meeting on September 29, 2026. The agenda contains only standard procedural sections (call to order, minutes approval, items for discussion, other business, receive & file, adjournment) with no specific items, proposals, or contracts listed. It is purely procedural boilerplate.

The Westchester County Board of Legislators Committee of the Whole met on September 29, 2026, and received information from the Board of Elections about the upcoming election. Guests included Democratic Commissioner Tajian Nelson, Republican Commissioner Douglas Colety, and League of Women Voters of Northwest Westchester President Kathy Meany. No substantive decisions, votes, or approvals are recorded in these minutes; the only action was adjournment, which passed by the recorded vote. The minutes are a published draft.

• Adjourned at 12:40 PM (Aye: Nambiar, Imamura, Ulaj, Cunzio, Barr, Williams, Clements, Gashi; Absent: Tubiolo; Away: Smith, Pierce, Nolan, Puja, Williams Johnson, Alvarado, Holstein, Woodson-Samuels)
• No other decisions, approvals, or denials recorded

Infrastructure & Housing

The Westchester County Board of Legislators' Infrastructure & Housing Committee meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Michaelian Office Building, White Plains. The agenda lists one discussion item: a Planning Department update on housing funding and county land opportunities, with Deputy Commissioner Melissa Rotini, Chief Planner Matthew Castro, and Associate Planner Ted Leimbach as guests. The remaining agenda is procedural — minutes approval, other business, receive and file, and adjournment. No votes, contracts, dollar amounts, or public hearings are listed in the supplied agenda.

• Planning Department update on housing funding and county land opportunities (discussion item)
• Guests: Melissa Rotini (Deputy Commissioner), Matthew Castro (Chief Planner), Ted Leimbach (Associate Planner)
• Minutes approval scheduled
• Other business and receive-and-file sections listed with no items named
• Meeting held at 800 Michaelian Office Bldg., 148 Martine Avenue, 8th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601 and livestreamed via WebEx

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee received a Planning Department update on its assessment of County-owned parcels for possible affordable housing, required by legislation enacted last year. Discussion covered "residual parcels," environmental screening, the scope and timeline of the County land survey, and the $10 million available to the Planning Department. Members asked for more information on the property inventory, coordination with the County Executive, parkland alienation, and ADU policies, and requested clarity on how the funding will be allocated. No votes or formal decisions were recorded; the committee adjourned at 1:51 PM.

• No substantive decisions or votes recorded; meeting was discussion-only
• Received Planning Department update on County-owned land survey for affordable housing
• Members requested additional information on the $10M Planning Department housing funding and its allocation
• Adjourned at 1:51 PM (Aye: Williams, Holstein, Nambiar, Pierce)

Appointments

The Westchester County Board of Legislators' Appointments Committee is meeting to discuss four resolutions: one new appointment and three reappointments to county boards. The items are appointments to the Traffic Safety Board and the Domestic Violence Council, with terms ending in 2027 or 2028. No other substantive business is listed.

• Appoint Nzingha Milanes as 'North of 287' member of Traffic Safety Board, term July 2, 2026 to Dec 31, 2028
• Reappoint Commissioner Terrance Raynor to Traffic Safety Board, term May 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2028
• Reappoint Elaine Du to Traffic Safety Board, term May 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2028
• Reappoint Khalia Carter as at-large member of Domestic Violence Council, term June 23, 2026 to Dec 31, 2027

The Appointments Committee signed off on five items and referred them to the full Board of Legislators: two Election Commissioner certifications (Nelson and Colety), two Traffic Safety Board reappointments (Raynor and Du), and a Domestic Violence Council reappointment (Carter). Each motion was made by Legislator Clements, seconded by Legislator Ulaj, and carried by a 5-0 vote of the members recorded as present. The committee also approved its prior minutes and adjourned at 3:21pm. No items were denied, tabled, or debated on the record.

• Election Commissioner Certification - Nelson (2026-296): signed by committee and referred to Board of Legislators (5-0)
• Election Commissioner Certification - Colety (2026-348): signed by committee and referred to Board of Legislators (5-0)
• Reappointment - Traffic Safety Board - Raynor (2026-433): signed by committee and referred to Board of Legislators (5-0)
• Reappointment - Traffic Safety Board - Du (2026-434): signed by committee and referred to Board of Legislators (5-0)
• Reappointment - Domestic Violence Council - Carter (2026-435): signed by committee and referred to Board of Legislators (5-0)
• Committee adjourned at 3:21pm (5-0)

Board of Legislators

The Westchester County Board of Legislators holds a regular meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Legislative Chamber at 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains. The agenda includes committee referrals and votes on appointments, capital budget amendments, bond authorizations, intermunicipal agreements, and proposed local laws. Several items are set for public hearings, including the dissolution of the Deferred Compensation Board, a senior citizen property tax exemption, and the Red Light Camera Demonstration Program. The agenda also includes memos of legislation on a sales tax exemption for clothing under $110, a first-time homebuyer first-look period, LifeVac anti-choking devices, and subscription transparency rules.

• Bond Act 2026-476: $14,180,000 in bonds for Capital Project SNR27 - Flint Avenue Pumping Station Forcemain Replacement
• Bond Act 2026-458: $30,750,000 in bonds for Elevator Modernization (BCR62) and Interior Repairs, White Plains Complex (B015E)
• Bond Act 2026-452: additional $8,000,000 in bonds, total $17,150,000, for Pumping Station Rehabilitation Program - New Rochelle SSD
• IMA 2026-445 and 2026-446: prisoner transportation reimbursement agreements with Greenburgh ($214,924) and New Rochelle ($555,550)
• Memo of Legislation 2026-477: proposed exemption of qualifying clothing and footwear purchases under $110 from Westchester County sales and use tax

The Board of Legislators approved several bond acts for infrastructure, including significant funding for the White Plains Complex and sewer projects. They also scheduled public hearings for senior citizen tax exemptions and red light camera programs. Multiple intermunicipal agreements for prisoner transportation and street projects were adopted.

• Approved $30.75M bond for White Plains Complex elevator and interior repairs
• Approved $4.195M bond for Complete Streets Municipal Assistance Program
• Approved $3M bond for North Yonkers Pumping Station rehabilitation
• Approved $1.97M bond for Harrison Avenue flood mitigation in Yonkers
• Approved $555,550 prisoner transportation agreement with New Rochelle
• Approved $214,924 prisoner transportation agreement with Greenburgh
• Set Oct 19 public hearings for senior tax exemptions and red light cameras
• Appointed Kevin Winn to the Storm Water Advisory Board

Infrastructure & Housing

The Infrastructure & Housing Committee will discuss and vote on a series of bond acts, budget amendments, and intermunicipal agreements covering flood mitigation, sewer district changes, road improvements, and building repairs. Key items include a $30.75 million bond for elevator modernization and interior repairs at the White Plains complex, and a $4.195 million bond for the Complete Streets program. The committee will also consider a resolution to convey 330 Riverdale Avenue in Yonkers, which would income-restrict 170 affordable units.

• Bond act for $30,750,000 for elevator modernization and interior repairs at White Plains Complex
• Bond act for $4,195,000 for Complete Streets Municipal Assistance Program
• Bond act for $3,000,000 for Snow Equipment Storage Building
• Resolution to convey 330 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers, income-restricting 170 affordable units to 60% AMI for 50 years
• Bond act for $1,850,000 for flood mitigation on Harrison Avenue, Yonkers

Public Safety & Veterans

The Public Safety & Veterans Committee will discuss three acts: applying for a $589,026 state grant for alternatives to incarceration, and two intermunicipal agreements to reimburse Greenburgh and New Rochelle for prisoner transportation to the county jail. The committee will also approve minutes from five prior meetings. All items are up for discussion, not final decision.

• Act 2026-413: Authorizes submission of Article 13-A Alternatives to Incarceration Service Plan Application for $589,026 in state grant funding
• Act 2026-445: Intermunicipal agreement with Town of Greenburgh for prisoner transport reimbursement up to $214,924 (Jan 2026-Dec 2027)
• Act 2026-446: Intermunicipal agreement with City of New Rochelle for prisoner transport reimbursement up to $555,550 (Jan 2026-Dec 2027)
• Minutes approval for meetings on 5/5/26, 6/1/26, 6/8/26, 6/29/26, and 7/8/26

The Public Safety & Veterans Committee, meeting jointly with Budget & Appropriations, signed and referred four items to the full Board of Legislators. These include an Article 13-A Alternatives to Incarceration Service Plan application for $589,026 in state grant funding, two intermunicipal agreements for prisoner transportation reimbursement (Greenburgh, $214,924; New Rochelle, $555,550), and an amendment increasing the National Night Out payment to Eastchester from $1,000 to $1,200. All motions passed with four ayes and two absences; no items were denied or tabled.

• Signed and referred ACT 2026-413 (Article 13-A Alternatives to Incarceration Service Plan, $589,026 grant) to Board (4-0, 2 absent)
• Signed and referred IMA 2026-445 (Greenburgh prisoner transportation, up to $214,924) to Board (4-0, 2 absent)
• Signed and referred IMA 2026-446 (New Rochelle prisoner transportation, up to $555,550) to Board (4-0, 2 absent)
• Signed and referred ACT 2026-437 (Eastchester National Night Out amendment, increase to $1,200) to Board (4-0, 2 absent)

Legislation

The Westchester County Board of Legislators is meeting to discuss two local laws: one setting a three-year deadline for septage removal reimbursement applications and extending the law to 2032, and another amending the real property tax exemption for senior citizens. The board will also receive and file several memos of legislation, including proposals on brownfield redevelopment, first-generation homebuyer assistance, youth career pipelines, office-to-housing conversion, and strengthening the dog tethering law. Public hearings are to be scheduled for both local laws.

• Local Law 2026-444: sets 3-year deadline for septage removal reimbursement applications, extends effectiveness to Aug 31, 2032
• Local Law 2026-460: amends Section 470.11 on real property tax exemption for senior citizens
• Memo of Legislation 2026-332: Brownfield Assessment and Redevelopment Initiative
• Memo of Legislation 2026-333: First-Generation Homebuyer and Down Payment Matching Initiative
• Memo of Legislation 2026-397: Strengthen dog tethering law

The Legislation Committee signed and referred four items to the full Board of Legislators: a public hearing and local law on septage removal reimbursement (2026-443, 2026-444) and a public hearing and local law on real property tax exemption for senior citizens (2026-459, 2026-460). All motions carried with 8 ayes and 1 absence; Legislator Barr voted without prejudice on the senior tax exemption items. The committee also received and filed six memos, including updates on special prosecutor appointments and several legislative proposals.

• Signed and referred PH-Septage Removal Reimbursement (2026-443) to BOL (8-0-1)
• Signed and referred LOCAL LAW-Septage Removal Reimbursement (2026-444) to BOL (8-0-1)
• Signed and referred PH-Real Property Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens (2026-459) to BOL (7-0-1, Barr without prejudice)
• Signed and referred LOCAL LAW-Real Property Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens (2026-460) to BOL (7-0-1, Barr without prejudice)
• Received and filed Clerk of the Board Special Prosecutor Appointments Quarterly Update (2026-327)
• Received and filed memo on Brownfield Assessment and Redevelopment Initiative (2026-332)
• Received and filed memo on First Gen. Homebuyer and Down Payment Matching Act (2026-333)
• Received and filed memo on Youth Career Guarantee and Pre-Apprenticeship Pipeline Act (2026-334)

Legislation

The Westchester County Board of Legislators' Legislation Committee, meeting jointly with Public Safety & Veterans, will discuss two local laws: one amending the Red Light Camera Demonstration Program and another amending Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection Licensing. The agenda also includes receiving and filing several memos of proposed legislation on topics like utility bill assistance, property tax relief for first-time home buyers, propane tank restrictions, drone use, ADA ride-sharing, and an Inspector General office. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and referral.

• Discussion of local law amending Section 709.31 (Red Light Camera Demonstration Program)
• Discussion of local law amending Section 826-a.200 (Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection Licensing)
• Memo of legislation for Utility Bill Navigation and Energy Affordability Initiative
• Memo of legislation for property tax relief for first-time home buyers
• Memo of legislation to establish an Office of the Inspector General

Parks & Environment

The Parks & Environment Committee, meeting jointly with Budget & Appropriations, will discuss a $400,000 bond act for farm protection (BLA06) and a package of items for flood mitigation on Harrison Avenue in Yonkers (BPL26), including an amended bond act raising total funding to $1,971,250, an environmental resolution, and an amended intermunicipal agreement with Yonkers. These are discussion items, not final votes.

• Bond act 2026-406: $400,000 for Capital Project BLA06 - Farm Protection
• Bond act (amended) 2026-467: $1,850,000 additional for BPL26 flood mitigation, total $1,971,250
• Environmental resolution 2026-466: no significant adverse impact for BPL26 flood mitigation (Harrison Avenue)
• Act 2026-468: amended intermunicipal agreement with City of Yonkers for flood mitigation project BPL26

The Westchester County Parks & Environment Committee met and advanced multiple items to the Board of Legislators. Actions included referring a farm protection bond act, flood mitigation measures for Harrison Avenue in Yonkers, and sewer district modifications for Mount Pleasant. All items were signed by the committee and referred following recorded votes.

• Referred Bond Act for Farm Protection (Item 2026-406) to the Board of Legislators (5-0)
• Referred Flood Mitigation resolution for Harrison Avenue, Yonkers (Item 2026-466) to the Board of Legislators (5-0)
• Referred Amended Bond Act for Flood Mitigation on Harrison Avenue, Yonkers (Item 2026-467) to the Board of Legislators (5-0)
• Referred Amended IMA for Yonkers (Item 2026-468) to the Board of Legislators (5-0)
• Referred Public Hearing for Sewer District Modification in Mount Pleasant (Item 2026-408) to the Board of Legislators (4-0)
• Referred Environmental Resolution for Sewer District Modification in Mount Pleasant (Item 2026-409) to the Board of Legislators (5-0)
• Referred Act for Sewer District Modification in Mount Pleasant (Item 2026-410) to the Board of Legislators (5-0)

Public Safety & Veterans

The Public Safety & Veterans committee is discussing a resolution to schedule a public hearing on a local law amending the Westchester County Red Light Camera Demonstration Program. The hearing date and time are left blank in the agenda. The item is also referred to the Legislation committee.

• Resolution 2026-461 sets a public hearing on Local Law 2026-462 amending Section 709.31 of the Laws of Westchester County regarding the Red Light Camera Demonstration Program.
• Public hearing date and time are not specified in the agenda.
• Joint referral to Committees on Legislation and Public Safety & Veterans.