Westchester County public meetings in 2025

Charter Revision Commission

The Charter Revision Commission will hear presentations from the Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation, the Department of Consumer Protection, and the Department of Health. A focus group update will be provided, followed by an overview of the 2026 work plan. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation (Commissioner Kathleen O'Connor, First Deputy Peter Tartaglia)
• Presentation by Department of Consumer Protection (Director James Maisano)
• Presentation by Department of Health (Deputy Commissioner Christopher Ericson)
• Focus Group Update
• Overview of 2026 Work Plan

The Charter Revision Commission approved the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Alpert, seconded by Rae Long, with a recorded list of ayes. The commission then adjourned at 8:49 PM after a motion by Zuckerman, seconded by Alpert. No substantive policy decisions were made; the session consisted of departmental presentations and a work‑plan update.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (motion by Alpert, seconded by Rae Long, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:49 PM (motion by Zuckerman, seconded by Alpert)

Term End 2025 (Economic Development)

The Economic Development Committee will approve the minutes from the October 7 and October 8, 2025 meetings. It will then consider items for discussion, other business, and receive and file documents. No specific agenda items are listed.

The Economic Development Committee approved the minutes from October 7 and October 8, 2025. No new items were decided, approved, denied, or tabled. The committee adjourned at 3:04 PM.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (motion by Imamura, seconded by Ulaj)
• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (motion by Imamura, seconded by Ulaj)
• Committee adjourned (motion by Imamura, seconded by Ulaj)

Term End 2026 (Public Works & Transportation)

The Public Works & Transportation Committee will meet to discuss items including a request for sewer district removal and an annual report. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from 14 previous sessions.

• Request for removal of 62 and 52 Larry's Lane, Pleasantville from the Saw Mill Sanitary Sewer District
• 2024 Westchester County Taxi and Limousine Commission Annual Report

The Public Works & Transportation Committee approved the request to remove 62 and 52 Larry's Lane, Pleasantville, from the Westchester County Saw Mill Sanitary Sewer District. It also approved filing the 2024 Westchester County Taxi and Limousine Commission Annual Report. In addition, the committee approved a series of prior meeting minutes spanning October 2024 through November 2025.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (Oct 2024–Nov 2025)
• Approved removal request from Saw Mill Sanitary Sewer District for 62 & 52 Larry's Lane, Pleasantville
• Approved filing of the 2024 Westchester County Taxi and Limousine Commission Annual Report

Rules

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee will meet to approve minutes from December 5, 2025, and address items for discussion and other business.

• Approval of December 5, 2025 minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the December 5 meeting on a motion by Gashi, seconded by Cunzio. The motion carried unanimously. The committee then adjourned on a motion by Cunzio, seconded by Gashi, with the same unanimous vote.

• Approved December 5 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Term End 2026 (Public Safety)

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific legislative items, contracts, or policy changes are listed for discussion.

• Approval of minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by Legislator Cunzio, seconded by Legislator Imamura, and carried by five members. The committee then adjourned the meeting, with the same vote. No other items were acted upon.

• Approved November 24 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Parks & Environment

This meeting of the Westchester County Parks & Environment committee is primarily procedural, with the main action being the approval of minutes from two previous meetings. No specific items for discussion, other business, or receive-and-file items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from November 10, 2025 and November 24, 2025 meetings

The Parks & Environment Committee approved the minutes from the November 10 and November 24 meetings. Both approvals were moved by Legislator Barr, seconded by Legislator Pierce, and carried by the listed legislators. The committee then adjourned at 3:01 PM.

• Approved November 10, 2025 minutes (motion by Barr, seconded by Pierce, aye by Tubiolo, Barr, Imamura, Pierce, Gashi)
• Approved November 24, 2025 minutes (motion by Barr, seconded by Pierce, aye by Tubiolo, Barr, Imamura, Pierce, Gashi)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:01 PM (motion by Imamura, seconded by Pierce, aye by Tubiolo, Barr, Imamura, Pierce, Gashi)

Budget & Appropriations

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific legislative items, contracts, or budget proposals are listed for discussion.

The Budget & Appropriations Committee approved the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting and the December 4, 2025 meeting. Both motions were made by Legislator Tubiolo, seconded by Legislator Barr, and carried with ayes from Legislators Williams Johnson, Barr, Imamura, Pierce, Tubiolo, Williams and Gashi. The committee then adjourned at 2:59 PM after a motion by Legislator Tubiolo, seconded by Legislator Imamura, which also carried with the same ayes.

• Approved November 24, 2025 minutes (motion by Legislator Tubiolo, seconded by Legislator Barr, carried by ayes: Williams Johnson, Barr, Imamura, Pierce, Tubiolo, Williams, Gashi)
• Approved December 4, 2025 minutes (motion by Legislator Tubiolo, seconded by Legislator Barr, carried by ayes: Williams Johnson, Barr, Imamura, Pierce, Tubiolo, Williams, Gashi)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:59 PM (motion by Legislator Tubiolo, seconded by Legislator Imamura, carried by ayes: Williams Johnson, Barr, Imamura, Pierce, Tubiolo, Williams, Gashi)

Term End 2026 (Labor & Human Rights)

The committee will meet to approve minutes from December 2, 2025. The agenda contains no specific legislative items, proposals, or decisions for discussion.

The Labor & Human Rights Committee approved the minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting after a motion and second. The motion carried. The committee then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of Dec 2, 2025 meeting (motion carried)

Term End 2026 (Human Services)

The Westchester County Human Services Committee will meet to receive and file the 2024 Annual Report from the Department of Community Mental Health. The agenda lists only this report for discussion.

• Receive and file 2024 Annual Report: Department of Community Mental Health
• Committee referral: Committee on Human Services

The committee approved the minutes from multiple prior meetings dating June through November 2025. It then received, filed, and approved the 2024 Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health Annual Report. The committee adjourned after two motions, both of which carried.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 2024 Community Mental Health Annual Report (received, filed, approved; motion carried)
• Committee adjourned at 3:06 pm (motion carried)

Term End 2026 (Veterans, Seniors & Youth)

The Veterans, Seniors & Youth Committee will first approve the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting. It will then consider any items listed for discussion, other business, and receive and file matters. No specific legislation or contracts are detailed in the agenda.

• Approve minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting

The Veterans, Seniors & Youth Committee approved the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting. The committee then adjourned the December 8, 2025 meeting.

• Approved November 24 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Term End 2026 (Information Technology & Cybersecurity)

The Information Technology & Cybersecurity Committee will consider approval of the minutes from its September 22 and November 24, 2025 meetings. No specific policy items are listed; the agenda includes a general discussion period, other business, and a receive & file segment. The meeting will be held in person at 148 Martine Avenue and via WebEx.

• Approve minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting

The Information Technology & Cybersecurity Committee approved the minutes from September 22, 2025 and November 24, 2025. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 3:10 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 22, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved November 24, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:10 p.m. (motion carried)

Term End 2026 (Housing & Planning)

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no specific legislative items, contracts, or proposals listed for decision or discussion.

The Housing & Planning Committee approved the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting on motion of Legislator Imamura, seconded by Legislator Gashi; the motion carried. The committee then adjourned at 3:09 PM.

• Approved November 10 minutes (motion carried)

Appointments

The Westchester County Board of Legislators will meet to approve minutes from October 6, 2025, and discuss appointments. The meeting will be held at the Michaelian Office Building in White Plains and via WebEx.

• Approval of October 6, 2025, minutes
• Discussion of appointments
• Meeting held at 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains, NY

The Westchester County Legislature Appointments Committee approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Legislator Imamura, seconded by Legislator Williams, and carried unanimously. The committee then adjourned at 3:20 PM after a motion by Legislator Gashi, seconded by Legislator Imamura.

• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Committee adjourned (motion carried)

Term End 2026 (Law & Major Contracts)

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no specific laws, contracts, or policy items listed for discussion.

The Law & Major Contracts Committee approved the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The committee then adjourned. No substantive policy or contract decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of Nov 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Committee adjourned

Legislation

The Westchester County Legislature Committee will consider approval of the minutes from its November 24, 2025 meeting. It will also discuss any items listed for discussion, address other business, and handle receive‑and‑file matters before adjourning.

The committee approved the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting on a unanimous motion by Legislator Tubiolo, seconded by Legislator Ulaj. After the approval, Legislator Tubiolo moved, and Legislator Imamura seconded, to adjourn the meeting, which was then concluded.

• Approved November 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting

Board of Legislators

The Board of Legislators is holding a special meeting to consider a proposed act regarding the 2026 budget. The body will decide on appropriations and real property tax levies for the conduct of the County Government for the year 2026.

• 2025-494 ACT: Proposed Appropriations & Tax Levies for 2026 Budget

The Board considered ACT‑2025‑281, the proposed appropriations and tax levies for the 2026 budget. A motion to reconsider the act was defeated 17‑0. The report was then received, filed and approved, and the act was adopted by a 13‑4 vote.

• Motion to reconsider ACT‑2025‑281 defeated (17‑0)
• Adopted 2026 budget and tax levy act (13‑4)
• Board adjourned meeting at 2:11 PM

Board of Legislators

The Board of Legislators will vote on multiple bond acts for infrastructure and technology upgrades. The body is also considering inter-municipal agreements for police, snow removal, and senior services, as well as two lawsuit settlements.

• BOND ACT for $32,018,183 to finance Capital Project BIT 32 - Radio System Replacement
• BOND ACT for $5,457,000 for Ardsley Road Over Bronx River and Bronx River Parkway
• Lawsuit settlements for $500,000 (Roberts v. Liberty Lines Transit, Inc.) and $200,000 (Hoffman/Silverman v. Westchester County)
• BOND ACT for $2,000,000 to finance Capital Project BPL26 - Flood Mitigation
• Local Law to adjust certain fees and fines in the Laws of Westchester County

The Board adopted a series of Acts and Resolutions, including forwarding the Human Rights Commission annual report, authorizing agreements for sexual‑assault victim services, a $212,000 school‑violence project, and designating the Tourist Promotion Agency. It also approved three bond acts: $2 M for Flood Mitigation, $925 k for Post 2 entrance gate booths, and $5.457 M for the Ardsley Road over Bronx River project. All motions carried unanimously.

• Forwarded 2023‑2024 Human Rights Commission Annual Report and referred to Committee on Labor & Human Rights (unanimous)
• Approved ACT to enter agreement with Westchester County Health Care Corp for free bilingual sexual‑assault victim services (unanimous)
• Approved ACT for IMA‑Project STRIV‑Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES, up to $212,000 (unanimous)
• Approved ACT designating Westchester County Office of Tourism and Film as Tourist Promotion Agency for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved RESOLUTION designating the same office as Tourist Promotion Agency for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved BOND ACT authorizing $2,000,000 bonds for Capital Project BPL26 Flood Mitigation (unanimous)
• Approved BOND ACT (Amended) authorizing $925,000 bonds for Capital Project BCR63 Post 2 Entrance Gate Booths (unanimous)
• Approved BOND ACT authorizing $5,457,000 bonds for Capital Project RB03F Ardsley Road over Bronx River (unanimous)

Rules

The Rules Committee will meet to discuss an act to amend ACT 182-2025. The discussion focuses on establishing a standard work day for elective and appointive offices or positions.

• 2025-522 Amending Standard Work Day Act

The Rules Committee approved the meeting minutes from December 1, 2025. The committee also moved to refer the amendment to the Standard Work Day Act (2025‑522) to the full Board of Legislators. Both motions carried with votes from Legislators Imamura, Cunzio, Alvarado and GashiAye. The committee adjourned at 3:04 PM.

• Approved December 1, 2025 minutes (motion carried by Legislators Imamura, Cunzio, Alvarado, GashiAye)
• Referred amendment to Standard Work Day Act2025‑522 to Board of Legislators (motion carried by Legislators Imamura, Cunzio, Alvarado, GashiAye)

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will meet to discuss the final report for the 2026 Westchester County Budget. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from six previous sessions held in November and December 2025.

• Discussion of the Final Report on the 2026 Westchester County Budget

The Budget & Appropriations Committee approved the final report on the 2026 County Operating, Capital, and Special Districts Budget and referred it to the Board of Legislators. The committee also approved minutes from six prior meetings. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from Nov 10, 2025 meeting (all members aye)
• Approved minutes from Nov 12, 2025 10:00 AM meeting (all members aye)
• Approved minutes from Nov 12, 2025 2:00 PM meeting (all members aye)
• Approved minutes from Nov 13, 2025 meeting (all members aye)
• Approved minutes from Nov 14, 2025 meeting (all members aye)
• Approved minutes from Dec 1, 2025 meeting (all members aye)
• Approved final 2026 County budget report and referred it to the Board of Legislators (all members aye)
• Adjourned the committee meeting (all members aye)

Board of Legislators

The Westchester County Board of Legislators is scheduled to hold a public hearing on December 3, 2025, regarding the proposed 2026 county budget and a local law adjusting certain fees and fines. The meeting will take place at the Michaelian Office Building in White Plains.

• Public hearing on the 2026 Proposed Westchester County Budget
• Public hearing on Local Law 2025-495 to adjust fees and fines
• Meeting location: Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains

The Board held public hearings on a fee and fines amendment and the 2026 budget proposal. No speakers addressed the fee amendment, while 36 speakers addressed the budget. The Board then adjourned the meeting at 8:56 PM following a motion that was seconded and approved.

• Adjourned meeting (motion passed, no vote count provided)

Term End 2026 (Labor & Human Rights)

The committee discussed the proposal to freeze over 400 positions in the 2026 budget. Members also reviewed updates on Civil Service testing, an EMS report, and labor concerns at Westchester Community College.

• Proposed freeze of over 400 positions in the 2026 budget
• Discussion of NYS overhaul of Civil Service testing and fees
• Report on Westchester Community College student enrollment increase to 9,700 students
• Review of the EMS report released in September
• Discussion of SUNY Reconnect free tuition initiative for adults ages 25-55

The committee approved the prior meeting minutes on a motion by Legislator Nolan, seconded by Legislator Imamura, with a unanimous vote. The meeting then focused on labor updates, including a budget freeze proposal, civil service testing changes, apprenticeship programs, and Westchester Community College issues. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded during this session.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)

Rules

The Westchester County Board of Legislators will discuss ACT 2025-514, which proposes amending ACT 182-2025 to establish a standard work day for each elected or appointed office or position. The meeting includes approval of September 15, 2025 minutes and routine items.

• ACT 2025-514: amendment to set a standard work day for all elective and appointive positions

The committee unanimously approved the September 15 meeting minutes. It also approved and signed an act to amend the standard work day and referred the act to the full Board of Legislators. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved and referred ACT to amend standard work day to Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will receive an oral report from PKF O'Connor Davies on the 2026 Westchester County budget. The committee will also consider proposed additions to the 2026 budget. Minutes from recent meetings will be approved. The meeting is open to the public in person and via WebEx.

• Oral report on the 2026 Westchester County Budget by PKF O'Connor Davies
• Consideration of additions to the 2026 Westchester County Budget
• Approval of minutes from recent committee meetings

The Budget & Appropriations Committee approved the memorandum on additions to the 2026 County budget. The motion was made by Legislator Pierce, seconded by Legislator Imamura, and carried with eight legislators voting aye and Legislator Smith away. The committee also approved minutes from several prior meetings and adjourned at 11:45 PM.

• Approved additions to the 2026 Westchester County budget (8 aye, Legislator Smith away)
• Approved minutes for prior meetings (unanimous aye votes)
• Committee adjourned at 11:45 PM (unanimous aye votes)

Parks & Environment

The Parks & Environment Committee, joint with Budget & Appropriations and Public Works & Transportation, is discussing the removal of one parcel of property in Mount Pleasant from the Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District. The body is considering a resolution to set a public hearing and an environmental resolution regarding the change.

• Proposed removal of 485 Chappaqua Road from the Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District
• Resolution to set a public hearing for Act 2025-507
• Environmental resolution determining no significant adverse impact from the property removal

The Parks & Environment Committee approved a resolution to set a public hearing on removing parcel 485 Chappaqua Rd from the Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District. It also approved an environmental resolution finding no significant adverse impact and an act to modify the district, each referred to the Board of Legislators. All three motions carried with four aye votes and no opposition.

• Approved resolution to set public hearing on parcel removal (4 aye)
• Approved environmental resolution finding no significant impact (4 aye)
• Approved act to modify sewer district by removing parcel (4 aye)

Legislation

The Legislation Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed local law regarding the adjustment of certain fees and fines in the Laws of Westchester County. The meeting includes representatives from the Law Department, Solid Waste Commission, and Budget Department.

• Local Law 2025-496: Amending the Laws of Westchester County with respect to fees and fines

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the November 17 meeting. It also unanimously approved Local Law 2025-496 to adjust certain fees and fines and referred the legislation to the Board of Legislators. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes from Nov 17 (unanimous)
• Approved Local Law 2025-496 to adjust fees and fines, referred to Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Term End 2026 (Human Services)

The Human Services and Budget & Appropriations committees are meeting to discuss an agreement with the Westchester County Health Care Corporation. The proposed agreement would provide free culturally-competent bilingual services for victims of sexual assault in Westchester County.

• Agreement with Westchester County Health Care Corporation for sexual assault services (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2027)
• Receipt of the 2024 Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health Annual Report

The committee approved the minutes of eight prior meetings held between January 14 and April 15, 2025, with a vote of four legislators in favor. The committee signed and referred ACT‑WCHCC‑2025‑374, which authorizes a bilingual sexual‑assault victim services program, to the full Board of Legislators. The meeting was adjourned at 9:38 AM by a unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes for eight prior meetings (Jan 14–Apr 15 2025) (4‑0)
• Referred ACT‑WCHCC‑2025‑374 Sexual Assault Victim Services program to Board (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:38 AM (4‑0)

Term End 2026 (Public Safety)

The Public Safety Committee will discuss and vote on amended bond acts and inter-municipal agreements affecting county infrastructure and services. Key items include funding for Post 2 entrance gate booths, a $32 million radio system replacement, and agreements for prisoner transportation and police services with neighboring municipalities.

• $925,000 bond act for Post 2 Entrance Gate Booths (Capital Project BCR63)
• $32,018,183 bond act for Radio System Replacement (Capital Project BIT32)
• $672,514.56 agreement with City of Yonkers for prisoner transportation (2026-2027)
• $631,024 agreement with City of Mount Vernon for prisoner transportation (2025-2026)
• $212,000 agreement with Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES for Project STRIV (STOP School Violence Program)

The Public Safety Committee approved and referred several items to the Board of Legislators, including a $32,018,183 bond act to replace the county’s emergency radio system. It also approved a $925,000 bond act for a new staff entrance gate booth and intermunicipal agreements for prisoner transportation with Yonkers ($672,514.56) and Mount Vernon ($631,024). Additional agreements for police services with Mount Kisco and a $212,000 school‑violence program with Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES were also approved and sent to the Board.

• Approved $32,018,183 Bond Act for Radio System Replacement (signed, referred to Board)
• Approved $925,000 Bond Act for Post 2 Entrance Gate Booth replacement (signed, referred to Board)
• Approved $672,514.56 intermunicipal agreement for prisoner transport with Yonkers (signed, referred to Board)
• Approved $631,024 intermunicipal agreement for prisoner transport with Mount Vernon (signed, referred to Board)
• Approved intermunicipal agreement for police services with Mount Kisco (signed, referred to Board)
• Approved $212,000 intermunicipal agreement for Project STRIV with Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES (signed, referred to Board)

Term End 2026 (Public Works & Transportation)

The Public Works & Transportation Committee will consider a series of resolutions and bond acts, including a $32,018,183 bond to fund a county radio system replacement and a $5,457,000 bond for the Ardsley Road bridge over the Bronx River. It will also set a public hearing on removing a parcel from the Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District and authorize intermunicipal snow and ice control agreements. Additional items include flood‑mitigation bond funding and reports on storm‑water management and the taxi commission.

• 2025-473 BOND ACT (Amended) – $32,018,183 for Radio System Replacement (BIT 32)
• 2025-463 BOND ACT – $5,457,000 for Ardsley Road Over Bronx River and Bronx River Parkway
• 2025-505 RESOLUTION – set public hearing on Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District parcel removal in Mount Pleasant
• 2025-453 ACT – authorize intermunicipal agreements for snow and ice control on county roads within municipalities
• 2025-449 BOND ACT – $2,000,000 for Flood Mitigation (Capital Project BPL26)

The Public Works & Transportation Committee approved multiple bond acts and resolutions, most notably a $32,018,183 bond act to fund the county’s radio system replacement. The motion was carried by Legislators Pierce, Barr, Imamura, Williams, Williams Johnson and Gashi. All items were signed by the committee and referred to the Board of Legislators for final action.

• Approved $32,018,183 bond act for Radio System Replacement (motion carried by Pierce, Barr, Imamura, Williams, Williams Johnson, Gashi)
• Approved $5,457,000 bond act for Ardsley Road over Bronx River and Bronx River Parkway (motion carried by Imamura, Williams, Williams Johnson)
• Approved $925,000 bond act for Post 2 Entrance Gate Booths (motion carried by Pierce, Barr, Imamura, Williams, Williams Johnson, Gashi)
• Approved $100,000 bond act for Westchester Community College off‑campus technology upgrade (motion carried by Pierce, Barr, Imamura, Williams, Williams Johnson)
• Approved $1,009,000 bond act for Westchester Community College on‑campus technology upgrade (motion carried by Pierce, Barr, Imamura, Williams, Williams Johnson)
• Approved $750,000 bond act for Hartford Hall HVAC replacement (motion carried by Pierce, Barr, Imamura, Williams, Williams Johnson)
• Approved $4,177,000 bond act for WCC87 Classroom Building Renovation (motion carried by Imamura, Pierce, Barr, Williams, Williams Johnson)
• Approved $2,000,000 bond act for Flood Mitigation project BPL26 (motion carried by Pierce, Barr, Imamura, Williams, Williams Johnson)

Term End 2026 (Veterans, Seniors & Youth)

The Veterans, Seniors & Youth Committee is meeting jointly with the Budget & Appropriations Committee. The body will discuss two acts authorizing the Department of Senior Programs and Services to enter into inter-municipal agreements with local municipalities for various state and federal grant-funded services.

• Proposed act for IMA-NYSOFA Grant Funds for Community Services for the Elderly, Expanded In-home Services for the Elderly, New York State Transportation, Wellness in Nutrition, and Nutrition Services Incentive programs
• Proposed act for Older Americans Act grants under Titles III-B, III-C, and the Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP)

The Veterans, Seniors & Youth Committee approved referring the IMA‑NYSOFA Grant Funds‑Municipalities 2025‑445 and the ACT‑NYSOFA Grant Funds and IMAs‑Municipalities‑OAA 2025‑472 to the full Board of Legislators. Both motions were carried with Legislators Alvarado, Imamura, Parker and Tubiolo voting aye. The committee then adjourned by a similar motion.

• Referred IMA‑NYSOFA Grant Funds‑Municipalities 2025‑445 to Board of Legislators (approved by Alvarado, Imamura, Parker, Tubiolo)
• Referred ACT‑NYSOFA Grant Funds and IMAs‑Municipalities‑OAA 2025‑472 to Board of Legislators (approved by Alvarado, Imamura, Parker, Tubiolo)
• Committee adjourned (approved by Alvarado, Imamura, Parker, Tubiolo)

Term End 2026 (Information Technology & Cybersecurity)

The Information Technology & Cybersecurity Committee is meeting jointly with other committees to discuss several bond acts and an inter-municipal agreement. The items focus on public safety communications, school violence prevention, and technology upgrades for Westchester Community College.

• Bond Act for Radio System Replacement (Project BIT 32) for $32,018,183
• Inter-municipal agreement with Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES for Project STRIV ($212,000)
• Bond Act for Technology Upgrade On-Campus 2022/23 - 2026/27 (Project CC106) for $1,009,000
• Bond Act for Technology Upgrade Off Campus 2022/23 - 2026/27 (Project CC105) for $100,000

The Information Technology & Cybersecurity Committee approved four items and referred each to the Board of Legislators. The approvals include a $212,000 school violence prevention project, a $32,018,183 bond for radio system replacement, a $100,000 off‑campus technology upgrade, and a $1,009,000 on‑campus technology upgrade. All motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved $212,000 STRIV-Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES school violence project; referred to Board
• Approved $32,018,183 Bond Act for Radio System Replacement (including stormwater and tree removal); referred to Board
• Approved $100,000 Bond Act for Off‑Campus Technology Upgrade (CC105); referred to Board
• Approved $1,009,000 Bond Act for On‑Campus Technology Upgrade (CC106); referred to Board

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee is meeting to discuss several legal settlements and amendments to professional service agreements. The body will review proposed spending for lawsuit resolutions and additional funding for legal counsel.

• Local Law 2025-496 to adjust certain county fees and fines
• Proposed $200,000 settlement for Hoffman/Silverman v. Westchester County
• Proposed $500,000 settlement for Darrell W. Roberts v. Liberty Lines Transit, Inc.
• Proposed $100,000 increase for legal counsel agreement with Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP
• Agreement to retain Broadfield US LLP for matters involving 105 Kisco Avenue and the County Trunk Sanitary Sewer System

The Budget & Appropriations Committee approved six items, including adjustments to fees, three lawsuit settlements totaling $700,000, and three legal‑counsel agreements. Each item was signed by the committee and referred to the full Board of Legislators for final action. All motions passed unanimously.

• Referred Local Law 2025-496 adjusting fees and fines (7-0)
• Referred $200,000 settlement of Hoffman/Silverman lawsuit (2025-489) (7-0)
• Referred $500,000 settlement of Roberts v. Liberty Lines Transit (2025-490) (7-0)
• Referred $100,000 increase to Charter Revision Commission legal counsel agreement (2025-500) (7-0)
• Referred $1,761.05 increase to McCarthy Fingar LLP agreement (2025-501) (7-0)
• Referred retention of Broadfield US LLP for EPA and sewer matters (2025-502) (7-0)

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee is discussing various inter-municipal agreements, bond authorizations for capital projects, and grant funding for senior and victim services. The meeting includes proposals for infrastructure upgrades and public safety reimbursements.

• Bond act for $32,018,183 to finance Radio System Replacement (Project BIT 32)
• Bond act for $5,457,000 for Ardsley Road Over Bronx River and Bronx River Parkway project
• Prisoner transportation reimbursement agreements for Yonkers ($672,514.56) and Mount Vernon ($631,024)
• Proposed removal of 485 Chappaqua Road from the Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District
• Inter-municipal agreements for Mount Kisco's anniversary ($5,000) and Hastings-Rivertown youth services ($10,000)

The Budget & Appropriations Committee signed and referred ten acts and resolutions to the full Board of Legislators. Each motion passed with eight aye votes and one away vote. Items include a sexual assault victim services program, inter‑municipal agreements for cultural events, senior services, tourism promotion, and an investment policy amendment.

• Approved ACT-WCHCC Sexual Assault, Abuse and Victim's Empowerment Program (8-1)
• Approved IMA for Village of Mount Kisco Sesquicentennial Celebration ($5,000) (8-1)
• Approved IMA for Village of Hastings Rivertown Skate ($10,000) (8-1)
• Approved ACT designating Tourist Promotion Agency for 2026 (8-1)
• Approved RES designating Tourist Promotion Agency for 2026 (8-1)
• Approved IMA for NYSOFA Grant Funds to municipalities (8-1)
• Approved ACT for NYSOFA Grant Funds and IMAs under Older Americans Act (8-1)
• Approved ACT revising the County Investment Policy (8-1)

Term End 2026 (Law & Major Contracts)

The Law & Major Contracts Committee will discuss and vote on four legal settlements totaling $800,000 and three amendments to existing legal agreements. The committee will also consider retaining a new law firm for environmental contamination matters. All items are referred from the Budget & Appropriations Committee.

• Settle Hoffman/Silverman lawsuit for $200,000
• Settle Roberts v. Liberty Lines Transit for $500,000
• Amend legal counsel agreement for Charter Revision Commission by $100,000
• Enter agreement with Broadfield US LLP for EPA contamination claim at 105 Kisco Avenue, Mount Kisco

The Law & Major Contracts Committee approved the settlement of the Hoffman/Silverman lawsuit for $200,000 and referred it to the Board of Legislators. It also referred the Roberts v. Liberty Lines settlement, two legal counsel amendments, and a new agreement with Broadfield US LLP to the Board. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $200,000 settlement of Hoffman/Silverman v. Westchester County (unanimous)
• Referred Roberts v. Liberty Lines Transit settlement to Board of Legislators (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 increase to Legal Counsel Agreement for Charter Revision Commission (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to agreement with McCarthy Fingar LLP (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Broadfield US LLP for EPA claim and sewer system issues (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Moved to executive session to discuss Broadfield US LLP agreement (unanimous)
• Adjourned the committee meeting at 2:40 p.m. (unanimous)

Term End 2025 (Health Sub-Committee)

The Health Sub-Committee will meet to discuss the Fourth Annual Birth Equity Town Hall. No other specific decisions or legislative actions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Fourth Annual Birth Equity Town Hall

The Health Sub‑Committee met on November 20, 2025, with a quorum present. The fourth annual Birth Equity Town Hall was conducted. No approvals, denials, or other substantive actions were recorded.

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hear presentations on the 2026 operating budgets for three departments. These include the Department of Health, the Department of Labs & Research, and the Department of Community Mental Health.

• Department of Health 2026 Operating Budget presentation
• Department of Labs & Research 2026 Operating Budget presentation
• Department of Community Mental Health 2026 Operating Budget presentation

The Budget & Appropriations Committee heard operating‑budget presentations for the Department of Health, the Department of Labs & Research, and the Department of Community Mental Health. Each department outlined projected expenditures, revenues, and tax levies for 2026. No approvals, denials, or other actions were taken on the budgets.

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hear two presentations on the 2026 operating budget: one from the County Executive's Office (Chief of Staff Andrew Ferris and Michael Dunn) and another from the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee (Co‑Chairs John McGarr and Julie Stern). No formal actions are listed; the meeting is for discussion and information.

• Office of the County Executive presentation on the 2026 operating budget
• Citizens Budget Advisory Committee presentation on the 2026 operating budget

The Budget & Appropriations Committee heard presentations on the proposed 2026 operating budget from the County Executive’s Office and the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee. No motions, approvals, or other actions were taken before the committee adjourned.

Budget & Appropriations

The committee is meeting to conduct a public input session regarding the proposed 2026 Westchester County Budget. No other specific legislative actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Public input session on the proposed 2026 Westchester County Budget

The Budget & Appropriations Committee held a public input session on the proposed 2026 Westchester County budget. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 PM.

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hear presentations on the 2026 operating budgets for the Department of Emergency Services, Department of Public Safety, Department of Probation, and Department of Correction. Each department will provide budget details to the committee. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of 2026 operating budget – Department of Emergency Services
• Presentation of 2026 operating budget – Department of Public Safety
• Presentation of 2026 operating budget – Department of Probation
• Presentation of 2026 operating budget – Department of Correction

The Budget & Appropriations Committee heard 2026 operating budget presentations from the Departments of Emergency Services, Public Safety, Probation, and Correction. No budget approvals or other substantive actions were taken. The committee adjourned by motion of Legislator Pierce, seconded by Legislator Gashi.

• Committee adjourned (motion passed)

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hear presentations regarding the 2026 operating budgets. Representatives from the Board of Elections, District Attorney's Office, and Department of Planning will present their budget requests.

• Board of Elections 2026 Operating Budget presentation
• District Attorney's Office 2026 Operating Budget presentation
• Department of Planning 2026 Operating Budget presentation

The Budget & Appropriations Committee heard operating budget presentations from the Board of Elections, the District Attorney's Office, and the Planning Department. Each agency outlined its projected expenditures, revenues, and tax levies for 2026. No motions, approvals, or other actions were taken on these presentations.

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hear presentations regarding the 2026 operating budgets. The session includes reviews from the Law Department/Risk Management, the Office of Assigned Counsel, and the Department of Human Resources.

• Law Department/Risk Management 2026 Operating Budget presentation
• Office of Assigned Counsel 2026 Operating Budget presentation
• Department of Human Resources 2026 Operating Budget presentation

The Budget & Appropriations Committee heard operating budget presentations from the Law Department/Risk Management, Office of Assigned Counsel, and Human Resources. No approvals, denials, or other actions on the budgets were taken. The committee adjourned at 4:24 p.m. after a motion by Legislator Pierce, seconded by Legislator Barr.

• Committee adjourned (motion by Legislator Pierce, seconded by Legislator Barr)

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will consider a resolution to hold a public hearing on a local law that would amend county statutes governing fees and fines. The committee will then consider the local law itself, which proposes the fee and fine adjustments. Representatives from the Law Department, Consumer Protection, Solid Waste Commission, and Budget Department are scheduled to attend.

• Resolution 2025-495 to set a public hearing on fee and fine adjustments
• Local Law 2025-496 to amend county fees and fines
• Joint presentation with the Legislative Services Office
• Guest speakers: Justin Adin (Law Dept.), James Maisano (Consumer Protection), Peri Kadanoff (Solid Waste Commission), Christina Rampata (Budget Dept.)

The Budget & Appropriations Committee unanimously approved an amendment to Local Law 2025-496 that changes the $25,000 per‑violation cap wording. The committee also voted to refer the amended fee and fine legislation to the full Board of Legislators. In addition, the committee approved the minutes from the three October meetings.

• Amended Local Law 2025-496 to modify $25,000 cap language (unanimous)
• Referred Local Law 2025-496 to Board of Legislators (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Oct 20 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Oct 21 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Oct 22 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hear presentations on the 2026 operating budget from the Department of Consumer Protection and the Department of Social Services. Officials from each department, including directors and deputies, will outline their budget proposals. The committee will discuss these proposals before moving to other business.

• Department of Consumer Protection presentation on the 2026 operating budget
• Department of Social Services presentation on the 2026 operating budget

The Budget & Appropriations Committee met on November 17, 2025 and heard operating‑budget presentations from the Department of Consumer Protection and the Department of Social Services. No approvals, denials, or other actions were recorded. The committee adjourned at 1:39 p.m. after a motion by Legislator Pierce, seconded by Legislator Imamura.

• Committee adjourned (motion by Legislator Pierce, seconded by Legislator Imamura)

Legislation

The Legislation Committee is meeting to discuss and propose a local law to adjust certain fees and fines within the Laws of Westchester County. The body is considering a resolution to set a public hearing for this purpose.

• Local Law 2025-496: A local law amending the Laws of Westchester County with respect to fees and fines
• Resolution 2025-495: A resolution to set a public hearing on the proposed fees and fines law

The committee approved the previous meeting minutes. It voted to refer the proposed adjustments to solid‑waste and consumer‑protection fees and fines to the full Board of Legislators. The committee unanimously agreed to amend the local law but then continued that amendment to a later meeting. The committee adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Referred PH‑Adjust Certain Fees and Fines to Board of Legislators (motion carried)
• Amended Local Law 2025‑496 unanimously, then continued the amendment
• Adjourned the committee meeting (motion carried)

Board of Legislators

The Board of Legislators is voting on several bond acts for capital projects and lawsuit settlements. The body is also holding a public hearing to align county liability and casualty reserve fund laws with New York State law.

• Proposed $18 million bond increase for Port Chester WWTP Electrical and HVAC upgrades
• Proposed $10.7 million bond increase for Mohansic Maintenance Facility
• Proposed $5 million bond issuance for Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center Improvements
• Lawsuit settlements totaling $1.04 million across three cases (Mack, Hoffman/Silverman, and Roberts)
• Inter-municipal agreements for prisoner transportation reimbursement for Yonkers (up to $672,514.56) and Mount Vernon (up to $631,024)

The Board approved the previous meeting minutes unanimously. It received and referred several acts, including a police services agreement with Mount Kisco, prisoner transportation agreements with Yonkers and Mount Vernon, and settlements of two lawsuits. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Received and referred ACT-2025-268 Revised Investment Policy (unanimous)
• Received and referred ACT-2025-269 Police services agreement with Mount Kisco (unanimous)
• Received and referred ACT-2025-278 Prisoner transportation agreement with Yonkers ($672,514.56) (unanimous)
• Received and referred ACT-2025-279 Prisoner transportation agreement with Mount Vernon ($631,024) (unanimous)
• Received and referred ACT-2025-271 Settlement of Hoffman/Silverman lawsuit ($200,000) (unanimous)
• Received and referred ACT-2025-272 Settlement of Roberts v. Liberty Lines Transit lawsuit ($500,000) (unanimous)
• Received and referred ACT-2025-274 Amendment to legal counsel agreement (increase $100,000) (unanimous)

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hear a presentation from the Human Rights Commission on the 2026 operating budget. A separate presentation will be given by the Department of Senior Programs & Services on its 2026 operating budget. No decisions are noted; the agenda lists these items for discussion.

• Human Rights Commission presentation on the 2026 operating budget
• Department of Senior Programs & Services presentation on the 2026 operating budget

The Budget & Appropriations Committee heard operating budget presentations from the Human Rights Commission and the Department of Senior Programs & Services. No approvals, denials, or other actions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 3:49 PM.

Budget & Appropriations

The Westchester County Board of Legislators Budget & Appropriations Committee will hear presentations on the 2026 operating budgets for the Solid Waste Commission and the Department of Environmental Facilities. The meeting will be held at the Michaelian Office Building in White Plains.

• Solid Waste Commission to present 2026 operating budget
• Department of Environmental Facilities to present 2026 operating budget
• Committee Room at Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains
• Legislator Colin Smith to participate remotely from Peekskill
• Meeting held remotely via WebEx video conferencing system

The Budget & Appropriations Committee met on November 14, 2025 with a quorum. Members heard a presentation from the Solid Waste Commission outlining a 2026 operating budget of $2,230,731 in expenditures, $3,849,271 in revenue and a tax levy of $1,618,540. The committee also heard from the Department of Environmental Facilities, which presented projected 2026 expenditures and tax levies for the Sewer, Water, and Refuse districts. No motions, approvals, or other actions were recorded.

Budget & Appropriations

The Westchester County Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold a public input session to discuss the proposed 2026 county budget. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Budget & Appropriations Committee held a public input session on the proposed 2026 Westchester County budget. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded during the meeting. The session was adjourned at 8:34 PM.

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hear presentations regarding the 2026 operating budgets. Representatives from the Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation and the Department of Information Technology will present their budget details.

• Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation 2026 Operating Budget presentation
• Department of Information Technology 2026 Operating Budget presentation

The Budget & Appropriations Committee met on November 13, 2025 and heard presentations on the 2026 operating budgets from the Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation and the Department of Information Technology. The Parks department reported total expenditures of $82,300,883, revenue of $41,585,588, and a tax levy of $40,715,295, for a total of $89,559,452. The Information Technology department reported total expenditures of $62,284,560, revenue of $61,308,462, and a tax levy of $976,098, for a total of $10,387,438. No approvals, denials, or other actions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 3:24 pm.

Budget & Appropriations

The Westchester County Board of Legislators Budget & Appropriations Committee will hear presentations on the 2026 Operating Budget from the County Executive's Office and the Westchester County Clerk. The meeting will be held at the Michaelian Office Building in White Plains and is open to the public.

• Westchester County Clerk Tim Idoni to present 2026 Operating Budget
• County Executive's Office to present 2026 Operating Budget
• Meeting held at Michaelian Office Bldg, 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains
• Legislator Colin Smith to participate remotely from Peekskill
• Public may attend in person or view online via Westchester Legislature website

The Budget & Appropriations Committee heard operating‑budget presentations from the County Clerk, the County Executive’s Office, the Office of Tourism and Film, the Office for Women, the Office of Energy Conservation and Sustainability, the Office for People with Disabilities, and the Youth Bureau. No formal approvals, denials, or votes on the budget figures were recorded. The committee adjourned at 12:37 p.m. after a motion by Legislator Gashi, seconded by Legislator Pierce.

• Committee adjourned (motion passed)

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hear presentations on the 2026 operating budget for the Westchester County Airport and Transportation department, followed by the Department of Public Works operating budget. The meeting includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and other routine business. No decisions are listed beyond the budget discussions.

• Presentation on the 2026 operating budget for Westchester County Airport & Transportation
• Presentation on the 2026 operating budget for the Department of Public Works
• Approval of minutes from the prior meeting

The Budget & Appropriations Committee heard presentations on the 2026 operating budgets for Westchester County Airport, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Public Works. The Airport projected $82,261,270 in expenditures and $90,540,265 in revenue, a net surplus of $8,278,995. The Transportation Department projected $234,085,024 in expenditures, $154,423,725 in revenue, and a tax levy of $79,661,299, a net total of $81,752,708. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will meet to discuss the Budget Department's 3rd Quarter Report, including Special Districts and the Airport. The meeting includes discussions with the Budget and Finance Departments regarding debt services and fringe benefits.

• Budget Department 3rd Quarter Report including Special Districts & Airport
• Discussion on Debt Services, Fringe Benefits, and Miscellaneous Budget

The Budget & Appropriations Committee heard third‑quarter budget forecasts from the Budget and Finance Departments, including expenditure, revenue, and tax levy figures. No motions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 1:24 pm.

Charter Revision Commission

The Charter Revision Commission will hold a meeting on November 12, 2025. Commissioners will hear presentations from the Department of Mental Health, Westchester Community College, and the Department of Environmental Facilities. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Department of Mental Health (Guest: Michael Orth, Commissioner)
• Presentation by Westchester Community College (Guests: Dr. Belinda Miles, President; Garrett McAlister, Vice President of IT; Ben Naylor, Chief of Staff; Dr. Erik Fortune, Assistant Vice President, Administration; Celi Monteiro, Deputy Purchasing Agent)
• Presentation by Department of Environmental Facilities (Guests: Vincent F. Kopicki, P.E., Commissioner; Louis Vetrone, First Deputy Commissioner; Melissa Rotini, Assistant Commissioner)

The Commission approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting, with a vote recorded by the listed members. After presentations, the Chair indicated no need for an additional sub‑group to expedite charter reviews, and the Commission approved that position. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (motion by Zuckerman, seconded by Alpert; aye votes: Warn, Bittker, Stevens, Smayda, Rae Long, Zuckerman, Jones Esq., Kaboolian, Alpert, Holmes-Nelson, Montgomery, Permut, Williams, Lackey, Kollarmail, Sanchez, Cardwell; absent: Seligson, Marchese, Weinberger)
• Approved decision not to form a sub‑group for charter item review

Term End 2026 (Housing & Planning)

The Housing & Planning Committee will consider two measures concerning 438 Main Street in New Rochelle. The first is a Bond Act that would authorize $4,505,000 in county bonds to finance the New Homes Land Acquisition III project. The second is an Act to purchase about 0.577 acres (25,137 square feet) at that address and develop 114 affordable senior rental units that must remain affordable for at least 50 years. Both items are joint with the Public Works & Transportation and B&A committees and are referred to the Budget & Appropriations, Public Works & Transportation, and Housing & Planning committees.

• Bond Act authorizing $4,505,000 in bonds for Capital Project BPL37 – New Homes Land Acquisition III at 438 Main Street, New Rochelle
• Act to purchase ~0.577 acres (25,137 sq ft) at 438 Main Street, New Rochelle for 114 affordable senior rental housing units, affordable for at least 50 years

The Housing & Planning Committee approved a bond act authorizing $4,505,000 in county bonds to finance the New Homes Land Acquisition III project at 438 Main Street, New Rochelle. The committee also approved an act to purchase approximately 0.577 acres at the same site for the same senior‑housing development, and both items were referred to the Board of Legislators. In addition, the committee approved the minutes from its September 17, October 1 and October 15 meetings.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $4,505,000 bond act for 438 Main St senior housing (motion carried)
• Approved land acquisition act for ~0.577 acres at 438 Main St (motion carried)

Parks & Environment

The Parks & Environment Committee, meeting jointly with Budget & Appropriations and Public Works & Transportation, will discuss funding for two capital projects. The items include an environmental resolution and bond authorizations for maintenance and center improvements.

• Environmental resolution for Capital Project RGM01 - Mohansic Maintenance Facility
• Proposed $10,700,000 bond for Capital Project RGM01 - Mohansic Maintenance Facility
• Proposed $5,000,000 bond for Capital Project RHTF1 - Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center Improvements

The Parks & Environment Committee approved an environmental resolution for the Mohansic Maintenance Facility and two bond acts—one increasing funding for that project to $14.55 million and another providing $5 million for Hilltop Hanover Farm improvements. Each item was signed by the committee and referred to the Board of Legislators. All six committee members voted aye on each referral.

• Approved environmental resolution for Mohansic Maintenance Facility, referred to Board (unanimous)
• Approved amended bond act for Mohansic Maintenance Facility ($10,700,000 increase to $14,550,000), referred to Board (unanimous)
• Approved bond act for Hilltop Hanover Farm improvements ($5,000,000), referred to Board (unanimous)

Term End 2026 (Public Works & Transportation)

The Public Works & Transportation Committee will consider several capital‑budget actions, including an amendment to the 2025 County Capital Budget for electrical and HVAC upgrades at the Port Chester Waste Water Treatment Plant and the related $18 million bond authorization. Additional items include bond authorizations for a new senior housing site on Main Street in New Rochelle, the Mohansic Maintenance Facility, and multiple road projects in Yonkers. The committee will also review an environmental resolution for the Mohansic facility and a capital‑budget amendment for the Tuckahoe Road bridge.

• 2025‑447 BOND ACT (Amended) – $18,000,000 bonds for Port Chester WWTP electrical and HVAC upgrades
• 2025‑451 BOND ACT – $4,505,000 bonds for New Homes Land Acquisition III, 438 Main Street, New Rochelle
• 2025‑452 ACT – purchase of ~0.577 acres at 438 Main Street for 114 affordable senior rental units
• 2025‑442 BOND ACT (Amended) – $10,700,000 bonds for Mohansic Maintenance Facility
• 2025‑465 BOND ACT (Amended) – $4,650,000 bonds for Tuckahoe Road (CR 36 & CR 59) improvements in Yonkers

The Public Works & Transportation Committee approved referrals for several capital projects, including an $18 million bond for Port Chester wastewater plant upgrades, a $10.7 million bond for the Mohansic Maintenance Facility, and a $4.5 million bond for a New Rochelle land acquisition. All motions were carried and the items were sent to the Board of Legislators for further action. No items were denied or tabled.

• Referred $18,000,000 bond act for Port Chester WWTP electrical and HVAC upgrades to Board of Legislators (motion carried)
• Referred $4,505,000 bond act for New Homes Land Acquisition III at 438 Main Street, New Rochelle to Board of Legislators (motion carried)
• Referred land acquisition act for 438 Main Street to create 114 affordable senior units to Board of Legislators (motion carried)
• Referred environmental resolution confirming no adverse impact for Mohansic Maintenance Facility to Board of Legislators (motion carried)
• Referred $10,700,000 bond act for Mohansic Maintenance Facility to Board of Legislators (motion carried)
• Referred $5,000,000 bond act for Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environment Center improvements to Board of Legislators (motion carried)
• Referred amendment to capital budget for Tuckahoe Road (CR 36 & CR 59) to Board of Legislators (motion carried)
• Referred $4,650,000 bond act for Tuckahoe Road project to Board of Legislators (motion carried)

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee is discussing several lawsuit settlements and bond authorizations for infrastructure and housing. The body is also setting the public hearing date for the proposed 2026 Westchester County Budget.

• Proposed $5,000,000 settlement for Paladino v. Archidiocese of NY
• Proposed $341,250 settlement for Leonard Mack v. Westchester County
• $18,000,000 in bonds for Port Chester WWTP electrical and HVAC upgrades
• Purchase of 438 Main Street, New Rochelle for 114 affordable senior rental units
• Public hearing for the Proposed 2026 Westchester County Budget set for December 3, 2025

The Budget & Appropriations Committee approved an amended bond act authorizing $18,000,000 in bonds to fund electrical and HVAC upgrades at the Port Chester Waste Water Treatment Plant, raising the project total to $63.3 million. It also approved settlements for two lawsuits: a $5,000,000 settlement in Paladino v. Archdiocese of NY and a $341,250 settlement in Mack v. Westchester County, both referred to the Board of Legislators. Additionally, the committee amended the 2025 capital budget to add $18 million for the same WWTP projects.

• Approved $18M bond issuance for Port Chester WWTP upgrades (5 votes)
• Approved $5M Paladino lawsuit settlement, referred to Board (7 votes)
• Approved $341,250 Mack lawsuit settlement, referred to Board (7 votes)
• Amended 2025 capital budget to add $18M for WWTP electrical and HVAC upgrades (5 votes)

Term End 2026 (Law & Major Contracts)

The Law & Major Contracts Committee will consider two settlement acts: a $5 million settlement of the Paladino v. Archdiocese of New York case and a $341,250 settlement of the Mack v. Westchester County case. Both acts authorize the County Attorney to settle the lawsuits, include attorney fees, and refer the matters to the Budget & Appropriations and Law & Major Contracts committees. The committee will also receive a quarterly update on special prosecutor appointments and payments.

• Authorize $5,000,000 settlement of Paladino v. Archdiocese of NY, including attorney fees
• Authorize $341,250 settlement of Mack v. Westchester County, including attorney fees
• Referral of both settlements to Budget & Appropriations and Law & Major Contracts committees
• Quarterly update on special prosecutor appointments and payments

The committee approved the October 6 minutes unanimously. It signed and referred the Paladino v. Archdiocese settlement and the Mack v. Westchester County settlement to the Board of Legislators, the latter with a unanimous vote. The Quarterly Update for Special Prosecutors was received, filed, and approved unanimously.

• Approved October 6 minutes (unanimous)
• Signed Paladino v. Archdiocese settlement and referred to Board of Legislators
• Signed Mack v. Westchester County settlement and referred to Board of Legislators (unanimous)
• Approved Quarterly Update for Special Prosecutors (unanimous)

Families Task Force

The Families Task Force will hear a presentation on Westchester County Youth Bureau programs and services. The presentation will be given by Youth Bureau Executive Director Ernest McFadden. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, minutes approval, other business, receive & file, and adjournment.

• Presentation on Youth Bureau programs and services by Executive Director Ernest McFadden

The Families Task Force heard a presentation on Westchester County Youth Bureau programs covering mental health, economic security, education, and after‑school initiatives. An update on the "Disconnect to Reconnect" project and upcoming documentary screening and conference were also shared. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Charter Revision Commission

The Charter Revision Commission meeting on Oct. 28, 2025 will include two presentations. The Department of Environmental Facilities will present with Commissioner Vincent F. Kopicki, P.E., First Deputy Commissioner Louis Vetrone, and Assistant Commissioner Melissa Rotini. The Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation will present with Commissioner Kathleen O'Connor. No formal actions or votes are scheduled.

• Presentation by Department of Environmental Facilities (guests: Vincent F. Kopicki, P.E.; Louis Vetrone; Melissa Rotini)
• Presentation by Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation (guest: Kathleen O'Connor)

The Westchester County Charter Revision Commission met on October 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Committee Room. The commission approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. Commissioners heard presentations from the Department of Environmental Facilities and the Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation. No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from Oct 14, 2025

Term End 2026 (Human Services)

The Human Services Committee will meet to discuss updated requirements for SNAP and Medicaid benefits. The session includes guests from the Department of Social Services and several community organizations.

• Discussion on updated SNAP and Medicaid benefit requirements
• Testimony from Department of Social Services Commissioner Leonard Townes
• Input from Carver Center, Feeding Westchester, and Caring for the Hungry and Homeless of Peekskill

The Human Services Committee met on Oct. 28, 2025 and heard updates on SNAP work‑requirement changes and funding uncertainties from the Department of Social Services and local advocacy groups. No formal actions were taken; the committee voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (motion passed, 4 aye, 0 nay, 1 absent)

Term End 2026 (Labor & Human Rights)

The Labor & Human Rights Committee will hold a discussion on recent labor updates. No specific resolutions, contracts, or ordinance items are listed on the agenda. The meeting will also include routine items such as minutes approval and adjournment.

• Discussion regarding labor updates

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee heard presentations from the Departments of Planning and Environmental Facilities on proposed capital projects. Planning presented seven projects totaling $117,000,000; Environmental Facilities presented thirty‑three projects totaling $266,854,000. No approvals, denials, or other actions were recorded.

Budget & Appropriations

The committee will discuss the capital budget with representatives from several county departments. This is the second part of the Capital Budget Presentation.

• Capital Budget presentation for Department of Correction
• Capital Budget presentation for District Attorney's Office
• Capital Budget presentation for Department of Emergency Services
• Capital Budget presentation for Department of Labs & Research
• Capital Budget presentations for Department of Public Safety, Department of Social Services, and Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation

The Budget & Appropriations Committee met on October 21, 2025 and heard capital project presentations from several county departments. No funding approvals or other actions were taken on those projects. The committee voted to adjourn, with Legislator Tubiolo moving, Legislator Pierce seconding, and five members voting aye. No other decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)

Budget & Appropriations

The Westchester County Legislature will discuss a local law to amend Chapter 295, which governs liability and casualty reserve fund payments, to conform with New York State law. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Approval of July 28, July 21, and June 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on Local Law 2025-422 to amend Chapter 295
• Discussion on Local Law 2025-423 to amend Chapter 295

The Budget & Appropriations Committee voted unanimously to amend Chapter 295 of the Westchester County Laws, adding Sec. 295.31(e) to align liability and casualty reserve fund payments with New York State law. The amendment was signed by the committee and referred to the Board of Legislators. The committee also approved prior meeting minutes and adjourned.

• Amended Chapter 295 adding Sec. 295.31(e) (unanimous vote)
• Referred the Chapter 295 amendment to the Board of Legislators
• Approved July 28 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved July 21 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved June 23 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned the committee meeting (motion carried)

Budget & Appropriations

The Westchester County Legislature's Budget & Appropriations Committee will review the Capital Budget Work Group and presentations from the Department of Public Works & Transportation, including details on buildings, roads, and the airport.

• Capital Budget Work Group report
• Department of Public Works & Transportation presentation
• Department of Information Technology overview
• Airport operations presentation
• Legislator Colin Smith to participate remotely

The Budget & Appropriations Committee heard presentations on the 2026 proposed capital budget. The Department of Information Technology presented 13 new projects totaling $9,770,000, and the Department of Public Works & Transportation presented 26 new projects totaling $147,020,000. No approvals, denials, or other substantive actions were recorded, and the meeting was adjourned by a motion that passed.

• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Legislation

The Legislation Committee is meeting jointly with the Budget & Appropriations Committee. The primary focus is a proposed local law to update Chapter 295 of the Westchester County laws regarding liability and casualty reserve fund payments.

• Resolution 2025-422 to set a public hearing for amending Chapter 295
• Local Law 2025-423 to conform County liability and casualty reserve fund payments to New York State law

The committee approved the minutes from the October 6 meeting. It voted unanimously to amend Chapter 295RES-2025-108 and to amend Chapter 2952025-423, and both amendments were referred to the Board of Legislators. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Oct 6 minutes (unanimous)
• Amended Chapter 295RES-2025-108, referred to Board (unanimous)
• Amended Chapter 2952025-423, referred to Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Legislators

The Westchester County Board of Legislators will vote on issuing $10.7 million in bonds to finance the Mohansic Maintenance Facility. The meeting also includes public hearings on sewer district modifications and a proposed local law to ban the sale of camouflaged vaping devices.

• Bond Act: $10.7M for Mohansic Maintenance Facility
• Bond Act: $18M for Port Chester WWTP upgrades
• Public Hearing: Sewer district modifications in Mount Pleasant and New Castle
• Public Hearing: Ban on sale of camouflaged vaping devices
• Bond Act: $4.5M for New Rochelle affordable housing land acquisition

The Board approved the meeting minutes unanimously and referred a series of environmental resolutions, bond acts, and legislative items to the appropriate committees. Key actions include authorizing bond issuances for the Mohansic Maintenance Facility, Port Chester wastewater upgrades, flood mitigation, and a new homes land acquisition in New Rochelle. The Tourist Promotion Agency designation for 2026 was also referred for further consideration.

• Minutes approved unanimously
• ENV RES-RGM01 Mohansic Maintenance Facility deemed no adverse impact; referred (unanimous)
• BOND ACT (Amended) RGM01 Mohansic Maintenance Facility authorized $10.7M bonds; referred (unanimous)
• ACT designating Westchester County Office of Tourism and Film as Tourist Promotion Agency for 2026; referred (unanimous)
• RESOLUTION designating the same agency as Tourist Promotion Agency for 2026; referred (unanimous)
• BOND ACT (Amended) SPC03 & SPC09 Port Chester WWTP upgrades authorized $18M bonds; referred (unanimous)
• BOND ACT for Flood Mitigation authorized $2M bonds; referred (unanimous)
• BOND ACT for New Homes Land Acquisition III (438 Main St, New Rochelle) authorized $4.505M bonds; referred (unanimous)

Non-Profit Task Force

The Non-Profit Task Force will meet to discuss the importance and methods of nonprofit coalition-building. Guest Michelle Jackson, Executive Director of the Human Services Council, will present on the #JustPay Campaign.

• Discussion on coalition-building and the #JustPay Campaign with guest Michelle Jackson

The meeting was called to order at 3:03 p.m. and adjourned at 4:00 p.m. Guest Michelle Jackson presented the #JustPay campaign and explained its messaging strategy. Legislator Barr inquired which nonprofits qualify for the COLA statute; Jackson said eligibility depends on having a state contract for a human‑services program and will provide a list. No approvals, denials, or tabling of items were recorded.

Term End 2026 (Public Works & Transportation)

The Westchester County Legislature Committee on Public Works & Transportation will consider bond acts for airport runway repairs, wastewater odor control, and flood mitigation in Yonkers, New Rochelle, and Croton-on-Hudson. The committee will also vote on a $14 million bond act for parking structure infrastructure improvements.

• Runway 16-34 Rehabilitation: $2.48 million bond act
• Yonkers Joint Treatment Plant Odor Control: $70,000 bond act
• Flood Mitigation-Bronxville: $3 million bond act
• Parking Structure Infrastructure Improvements: $14 million bond act
• Flood Mitigation-Croton-on-Hudson: $725,000 bond act

The Public Works & Transportation Committee signed and referred multiple capital budget amendments and bond acts to the Board of Legislators. Items include odor‑control upgrades at the Yonkers treatment plant, runway rehabilitation at the county airport, and several flood‑mitigation projects in Bronxville, Garth Woods, New Rochelle, and Croton‑on‑Hudson. The committee also approved a rescission of a prior bond act and related environmental resolutions.

• Signed and referred CBA‑SY009 Yonkers Joint Treatment Plant Odor Control and HVAC Upgrades to Board
• Signed and referred BOND ACT‑SY009 authorizing $70,000 bonds for Yonkers plant upgrades to Board
• Signed and referred BOND ACT‑A0118 authorizing $2,476,000 bonds for Runway 16/34 Rehabilitation to Board
• Signed and referred BOND ACT‑BPL26‑2980 authorizing $3,000,000 bonds for Bronxville Flood Mitigation to Board
• Signed and referred BOND ACT‑BPL26‑2982 authorizing $1,500,000 bonds for Garth Woods Flood Mitigation to Board
• Signed and referred BOND ACT‑BPL26‑3004 authorizing $1,200,000 bonds for New Rochelle Flood Mitigation to Board
• Signed and referred BOND ACT‑BPL26‑420 authorizing $725,000 bonds for Croton‑on‑Hudson Flood Mitigation to Board
• Signed and referred BOND ACT (Rescinding)‑BCR61 removing $1,225,000 from previously authorized bonds to Board

Term End 2026 (Public Safety)

The Public Safety Committee will consider two bond acts for Capital Project BCR61 – an amendment reducing the authorized bond amount to $4,875,000 and a new act authorizing $14,000,000 to fund parking structure infrastructure improvements. Both items will be referred to the Budget & Appropriations, Public Works & Transportation, and Public Safety committees. The meeting is held jointly with the B&A and PWT committees.

• 2025-391 BOND ACT (Amended): reduces authorized bonds from $6,100,000 to $4,875,000 for the parking structure project.
• 2025-392 BOND ACT: authorizes issuance of $14,000,000 in bonds for the parking structure infrastructure improvements.

The Public Safety Committee approved an amended Bond Act (ACT‑2025‑219) that removes $1,225,000 of design funding and lowers the maximum bond amount to $4,875,000, while authorizing $14 M total for Department of Correction parking‑structure renovations. The committee also approved a Bond Act (ACT‑2025‑220) authorizing the issuance of $14 M in bonds for the same capital project. Both motions were carried with four ayes (Legislators Clements, Boykin, Cunzio, Imamura) and the items were referred to the Board of Legislators.

• Approved amended Bond Act ACT‑2025‑219 (motion carried, 4 ayes) and referred to Board
• Approved Bond Act ACT‑2025‑220 (motion carried, 4 ayes) and referred to Board

Term End 2026 (Veterans, Seniors & Youth)

The Veterans, Seniors & Youth Committee will review a proposed inter-municipal agreement with the City of Mount Vernon to fund a summer basketball program from July 7 to August 15, 2025. The agreement authorizes up to $28,641 in county funds and requires referral to the Budget & Appropriations Committee.

• $28,641 inter-municipal agreement with City of Mount Vernon for summer basketball program (2025-437)
• Program duration: July 7, 2025 – August 15, 2025
• Committee referral to Budget & Appropriations and Veterans, Seniors & Youth

The committee approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It signed and referred the IMA‑City of Mount Vernon Summer Basketball Program (ACT‑2025‑236) to the Board of Legislators. The committee then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Referred IMA‑City of Mount Vernon Summer Basketball Program to Board of Legislators (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Term End 2026 (Housing & Planning)

The Housing & Planning and Budget & Appropriations committees are meeting to discuss the conveyance of county land to the Town of Mount Pleasant. The proposal includes an environmental review and a formal act to transfer the property.

• Environmental resolution for property conveyance on Saw Mill River Road, Mount Pleasant
• Proposed transfer of 1.859 acres on Saw Mill River Road to the Town of Mount Pleasant for $10
• Requirement for the Town of Mount Pleasant to use the property for public commuter parking and floodplain restoration

The Housing & Planning Committee approved an environmental resolution and a corresponding act to convey about 1.859 acres on Saw Mill River Road to the Town of Mount Pleasant for $10, with conditions for commuter parking, floodplain restoration, and sewer and access easements. Both motions were carried with three legislators voting aye and two legislators absent. The items were signed by the committee and referred to the Board of Legislators. The committee then adjourned.

• Approved Environmental Resolution for Saw Mill River Road property conveyance (3 aye, 2 absent)
• Approved Act authorizing conveyance of 1.859 acres for $10 (3 aye, 2 absent)
• Adjourned committee meeting (3 aye, 2 absent)

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee is discussing several bond acts for infrastructure and flood mitigation. The body is also reviewing intermunicipal agreements for police and youth services and a property conveyance in Mount Pleasant.

• Bonds of $14,000,000 for Parking Structure Infrastructure Improvements (Project BCR61)
• Bonds for flood mitigation in Bronxville ($3,000,000), Garth Woods ($1,500,000), and New Rochelle ($1,200,000)
• Bonds of $2,476,000 for Runway 16-34 Rehabilitation
• Intermunicipal agreement for supplemental police services to the Town of Cortlandt
• Conveyance of 1.859 acres on Saw Mill River Road to Town of Mount Pleasant for $10

The Budget & Appropriations Committee approved a capital budget amendment that adds $51,603,000 of County shares to the Yonkers Joint Treatment Plant odor control and HVAC upgrades, a net increase of $45,400,000, and sent the amendment to the Board of Legislators. It also approved a bond act authorizing $70,000,000 in bonds to finance that project. In the same meeting the committee approved intermunicipal police services for the Town of Cortlandt, a runway rehabilitation project at the Westchester County Airport, and flood‑mitigation projects in Bronxville, each with related bond acts, and referred all items to the Board.

• Approved CBA increasing County shares for SY009 by $51,603,000 (net $45,400,000 increase) – referred to Board
• Approved Bond Act authorizing $70,000,000 bonds for SY009 – referred to Board
• Approved IMA for supplemental police services to Town of Cortlandt (estimated $1.89M‑$2.24M over five years) – referred to Board
• Approved CBA for Runway 16/34 Rehabilitation increasing appropriation by $15,758,000 – referred to Board
• Approved Bond Act authorizing $2,476,000 bonds for Runway 16/34 Rehabilitation – referred to Board
• Approved Bond Act authorizing $3,000,000 bonds for Bronxville flood‑mitigation project – referred to Board

Charter Revision Commission

The Charter Revision Commission will receive presentations from the Department of Public Works and Transportation and the Department of Planning. The body will also receive an update regarding the Boards and Commissions Focus Group.

• Presentation by Commissioner Hugh Greechan (Department of Public Works and Transportation)
• Presentation by Commissioner Blanca Lopez (Department of Planning)
• Update on Boards and Commissions Focus Group

The Commission voted to approve the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Rae Long, seconded by Alpert, and carried. Votes in favor were cast by Warn, Bittker, Stevens, Rae Long, Zuckerman, Jones Esq., Tukuru, Kaboolian, Alpert, Holmes‑Nelson, Montgomery, Permut, Seligson, Williams, Lackey, Kollarmail, Sanchez, and Cardwell. Remote members Morrissey and Smayda were noted but did not vote.

• Approved September 9 minutes (motion carried; aye votes: Warn, Bittker, Stevens, Rae Long, Zuckerman, Jones Esq., Tukuru, Kaboolian, Alpert, Holmes‑Nelson, Montgomery, Permut, Seligson, Williams, Lackey, Kollarmail, Sanchez, Cardwell)

Families Task Force

The Westchester County Families Task Force meeting will begin with routine items such as call to order and minutes approval. The primary agenda item is a discussion with the Office of Housing Counsel, represented by Director George Asante. No decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Discussion with Office of Housing Counsel (Director George Asante)
• Call to order and minutes approval (procedural)

The Families Task Force heard from the Office of Housing Counsel about Westchester County's eviction prevention initiative launched in July, which received about 300 assistance requests in its first two months. The discussion covered the program’s goals, challenges, and collaboration with service providers. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Term End 2026 (Human Services)

The Human Services Committee will meet to receive an overview of Hebrew Free Loan Services (HFLS). The discussion will focus on available opportunities for businesses.

• Overview of Hebrew Free Loan Services (HFLS) and business opportunities

The Human Services Committee met on October 8, 2025 and heard a presentation from the Hebrew Free Loan Society about its interest‑free loan programs. No formal actions or approvals were taken. The committee was then adjourned by a motion that passed unanimously with three ayes and no nays.

• Committee adjourned (3-0)

Term End 2025 (Economic Development)

The Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss business opportunities available through the Hebrew Free Loan Society. The committee will also receive the 2024 MWBE Report.

• Discussion with Kim Kaplan, Deputy Director of Hebrew Free Loan Society
• Receipt of 2024 MWBE Report (2025-257)

The committee approved the minutes from the June 25, July 9, and September 24, 2025 meetings. It received, filed, and approved the 2024 MWBE Report (2025-257) and referred it to the Labor & Human Rights and Economic Development committees. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Received, filed, and approved 2024 MWBE Report 2025-257 (approved by Boykin, Holstein, Imamura, Ulaj; Parker absent)
• Adjourned the committee meeting (motion carried)

Term End 2026 (Labor & Human Rights)

The Committee on Labor & Human Rights and the Committee on Economic Development are meeting jointly. The primary item is the receipt and filing of the 2024 Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Report.

• Receipt of 2024 MWBE Report (2025-257)

The Labor & Human Rights Committee approved the 2024 Minority and Women‑Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) report, which noted $92 million in contracts awarded to MWBEs and highlighted ongoing DEI efforts. The motion was made by Legislator Nolan, seconded by Legislator Williams Johnson, and passed with all three members present voting aye. The committee then adjourned the meeting by a motion from Legislator Nolan, also seconded by Legislator Williams Johnson, with the same affirmative vote.

• Approved 2024 MWBE Report (motion by Nolan, seconded by Williams Johnson, vote 3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Nolan, seconded by Williams Johnson, vote 3‑0)

Term End 2026 (Public Safety)

The Public Safety Committee discussed federal DHS budget cuts, an intermunicipal police agreement with the Town of Cortlandt, and two bond acts for the BCR61 Parking Structure Infrastructure Improvements. Both bond acts (ACT‑2025‑219 and ACT‑2025‑220) were continued for further discussion at a later meeting. No other substantive actions were approved.

• Bond Act ACT‑2025‑219 (remove $1,225,000 from authorized bonds) continued
• Bond Act ACT‑2025‑220 (authorize $14,000,000 bonds) continued
• Discussion of IMA Police Services‑Cortlandt act postponed

Term End 2025 (Economic Development)

The Economic Development Committee and the Committee on Labor & Human Rights are meeting jointly. The primary item on the agenda is to receive and file the 2024 MWBE Report.

• Receive and file 2024 MWBE Report (2025-257)

The Economic Development Committee received and forwarded the 2024 Minority and Women‑Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) report. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 12:48 p.m.

Public Input Session

The Westchester County Board of Legislators is holding a public input session. The meeting focuses on proposed rate increases from New York State Electrical & Gas (NYSEG).

• Public input session regarding NYSEG rate increases at 8 Heritage Hills Drive, Somers, New York

Parks & Environment

The Parks & Environment Committee will consider setting public hearings and environmental reviews for three sewer district modifications in Mount Pleasant. The body will also vote on an amended bond act authorizing $15 million in funding for County Center facility improvements.

• Set public hearing for Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District modification at 2 Charles Court
• Set public hearing for Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District modification at 634 Chappaqua Road
• Set public hearing for Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District modification at 280 Douglas Road
• Authorize $15,000,000 in bonds for County Center Facility Improvements (Capital Project RCC17)
• Determine environmental impact for Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District modifications

The Parks & Environment Committee approved and referred to the Board of Legislators several sewer‑district parcel removal items for 2 Charles Court, 634 Chappaqua Road, and 280 Douglas Road, each with a public hearing, environmental resolution, and act. The committee also approved an environmental resolution and an amended bond act authorizing $15,000,000 in additional bonds for Capital Project RCC17 at the County Center. All motions were carried by Legislators Tubiolo, Barr, Pierce, Gashi and Imamura.

• Referred public hearing on removal of 2 Charles Court parcel (vote carried)
• Referred environmental resolution for 2 Charles Court parcel removal (vote carried)
• Referred act to modify sewer district for 2 Charles Court parcel (vote carried)
• Referred public hearing on removal of 634 Chappaqua Road parcel (vote carried)
• Referred environmental resolution for 634 Chappaqua Road parcel removal (vote carried)
• Referred act to modify sewer district for 634 Chappaqua Road parcel (vote carried)
• Referred public hearing on removal of 280 Douglas Road parcel (vote carried)
• Referred environmental resolution for 280 Douglas Road parcel removal (vote carried)

Term End 2026 (Public Safety)

The Public Safety Committee is meeting jointly with the Legislation Committee. The primary item for discussion is a proposed act requiring a plan for Westchester County Department of Public Safety Services officers to carry Epinephrine Auto-Injectors.

• Discussion of the Epi Pen 'Giovanni Cipriano' Act (2025-411)

The committee voted unanimously to amend the proposed Epi‑Pen Act by replacing every reference to “County Public Safety Officers” with “County Police Officers.” The amended act was then approved and referred to the full Board of Legislators, with the motion carried by five votes and one member absent.

• Amended Epi‑Pen Act to replace “County Public Safety Officers” with “County Police Officers” (unanimous)
• Approved and referred the amended Epi‑Pen Act to the Board of Legislators (5‑0)

Term End 2026 (Public Works & Transportation)

The Public Works & Transportation Committee is discussing capital project funding and sewer district modifications. The body will review bond acts for facility improvements and the removal of specific properties from the Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District.

• Proposed $60,000,000 bond for Mamaroneck WRRF Primary Settling Tank Rehabilitation
• Proposed $15,000,000 bond for County Center Facility Improvements (Project RCC17)
• Proposed removal of 2 Charles Court, Mount Pleasant from Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District
• Proposed removal of 634 Chappaqua Road, Mount Pleasant from Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District
• Proposed removal of 280 Douglas Road, Mount Pleasant from Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District

The Public Works & Transportation Committee approved an amendment to the 2025 County Capital Budget for the Mamaroneck Water Resource Recovery Facility primary settling tank rehabilitation and authorized a $60 million bond issue to fund the project. It also set public hearings for parcel removals in the Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District at 2 Charles Court, 634 Chappaqua Road, and 280 Douglas Road, all scheduled for October 20, 2025, and approved environmental resolutions finding no significant adverse impacts. Additionally, the committee approved a $15 million bond act for County Center Facility Improvements.

• Approved amendment to 2025 County Capital Budget for Mamaroneck WRRF Primary Settling Tank Rehabilitation (motion carried)
• Approved amended bond act authorizing $60 M additional bonds for Mamaroneck WRRF tank rehab (motion carried)
• Set public hearing on parcel removal at 2 Charles Court, Mount Pleasant (Oct 20, 2025) (motion carried)
• Set public hearing on parcel removal at 634 Chappaqua Road, Mount Pleasant (Oct 20, 2025) (motion carried)
• Set public hearing on parcel removal at 280 Douglas Road, New Castle (Oct 20, 2025) (motion carried)
• Approved environmental resolution finding no significant adverse impact for 2 Charles Court removal (motion carried)
• Approved environmental resolution finding no significant adverse impact for 634 Chappaqua Road removal (motion carried)
• Approved amended bond act authorizing $15 M additional bonds for County Center Facility Improvements (motion carried)

Term End 2026 (Veterans, Seniors & Youth)

The Committee on Veterans, Seniors & Youth will discuss two acts regarding inter-municipal agreements with the cities of Yonkers and New Rochelle. These agreements concern the provision of outreach, information, and assistance services for seniors.

• Act 2025-402: Inter-municipal agreements for senior outreach services in Yonkers and New Rochelle funded by County tax dollars
• Act 2025-403: Fourth and final one-year renewal option for information and assistance services in New Rochelle and Yonkers

The committee approved the minutes from the September 29 meeting. It then signed and referred two senior‑services items—IMA‑Services to Seniors funded by county taxes and IMA‑NYSOFA Fourth Renewal Option—to the Board of Legislators. The committee adjourned the meeting.

• Approved September 29 minutes (3 aye)
• Referred IMA‑Services to Seniors funding proposal to Board (3 aye)
• Referred IMA‑NYSOFA Fourth Renewal Option proposal to Board (3 aye)
• Adjourned meeting (3 aye)

Budget & Appropriations

The Budget & Appropriations Committee will consider a bond act authorizing $60,000,000 in additional bonds to finance the Mamaroneck Water Resource Recovery Facility primary settling tank rehabilitation. It will also review other capital bond authorizations, inter‑municipal service agreements for senior outreach, and several proposals to modify the Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District by removing parcels. Additional items include a $90,000 ethics‑board consulting agreement and a $5,000 cultural‑program contract with the Village of Croton‑on‑Hudson.

• $60,000,000 bond act for Mamaroneck WRRF Primary Settling Tank Rehabilitation (Item 4)
• $15,000,000 bond act for County Center Facility Improvements (Item 15)
• $90,000 agreement with Charles Luke Brussel for ethics‑board consulting (Item 16)
• Inter‑municipal agreements to fund senior services in Yonkers and New Rochelle (Items 1‑2)
• Acts to modify the Saw Mill Valley Sanitary Sewer District by removing parcels at 2 Charles Court, 634 Chappaqua Road, and 280 Douglas Road (Items 5‑13)

The Budget & Appropriations Committee approved several items and referred them to the Board of Legislators. It authorized a $40 M increase in the county share and a $60 M additional bond for the Mamaroneck Water Resource Recovery Facility primary settling tank rehabilitation. It also approved inter‑municipal agreements to fund senior‑services programs ($30 K) and a fourth renewal option ($60,465) with Yonkers and New Rochelle, and it moved three sewer‑district modifications to the Board.

• Approved $40 M increase to county share of SM033 project (8 aye, 1 away)
• Approved $60 M additional bonds for SM033 rehabilitation (8 aye, 1 away)
• Approved $30,000 senior‑services IMA with Yonkers and New Rochelle (8 aye, 1 away)
• Approved $60,465 fourth renewal IMA for senior services (8 aye, 1 away)
• Approved referral of 2 Charles Court sewer‑district removal (8 aye, 1 away)
• Approved environmental resolution for 2 Charles Court removal (8 aye, 1 away)
• Approved act to modify sewer district for 2 Charles Court (8 aye, 1 away)
• Approved referral of 634 Chappaqua Road sewer‑district removal (8 aye, 1 away)

Term End 2026 (Law & Major Contracts)

The Law & Major Contracts Committee will consider two acts: one to authorize a three‑year agreement with Charles Luke Brussel as independent consultant and special counsel to the County Board of Ethics, limited to $90,000; and another to settle the County's claims against Sandoz Inc. related to the Purdue Pharma opioid litigation. Both items will be referred to the Budget & Appropriations and Law & Major Contracts committees for further action.

• ACT to enter into a three‑year agreement with Charles Luke Brussel, capped at $90,000
• ACT to settle the County's claims against Sandoz Inc. in the Purdue Pharma opioid case

The committee approved the appointment of Charles Luke Brussel to the County Ethics Board, signing the agreement and referring the matter to the full Board of Legislators. The committee also approved the Sandoz settlement, signing the action and referring it to the Board of Legislators. Both motions passed with votes from Legislators Imamura, Ulaj, Barr, Smith, and Gashi.

• Approved referral of Ethics Board attorney appointment (Charles Luke Brussel) to Board of Legislators (5-0)
• Approved referral of Sandoz settlement to Board of Legislators (5-0)

Appointments

The Appointments Committee will discuss the appointment of a voting director for the Westchester County Health Care Corporation and the reappointment of the Executive Director of the Westchester County Tax Commission.

• Appointment of Dr. Lori Gowen Morton to the Westchester County Health Care Corporation (term ends September 30, 2030)
• Reappointment of Victor L. Mallison as Executive Director of the Westchester County Tax Commission (term ends September 30, 2031)

The committee approved the September 8, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. It approved the appointment of Dr. Morton to the Westchester County Health Care Corporation (ACT‑2025‑209) and referred it to the Board of Legislators, also unanimously. It approved the appointment of Mallison as Executive Director of the Tax Commission (RES‑2025‑96) and referred it to the Board, again unanimously. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 4:29 PM with a unanimous motion.

• Approved Sep 8 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Dr. Morton, Westchester County Health Care Corp. (ACT‑2025‑209) and referred to Board (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Mallison, Executive Director, Tax Commission (RES‑2025‑96) and referred to Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:29 PM (unanimous)

Legislation

The Legislation Committee will discuss the "Giovanni Cipriano" Act (2025‑411), which would require the Westchester County Department of Public Safety Services to develop a plan for officers to carry epinephrine auto‑injectors. The act is referred to the Committee on Public Safety. Guest speakers include the Assistant County Attorney and representatives from the Department of Public Safety.

• Act 2025‑411: Require officers to develop a plan to carry Epi‑Pens
• Committee referral to the Committee on Public Safety

The committee voted unanimously to change every reference of “County Public Safety Officers” to “County Police Officers” in the Epi‑Pen Act. The amended legislation was then referred to the full Board of Legislators for further action. The meeting minutes were also approved by the committee.

• Amended the Epi‑Pen Act to replace "County Public Safety Officers" with "County Police Officers" (unanimous vote)
• Referred the amended Epi‑Pen legislation to the Board of Legislators (motion carried)
• Approved the meeting minutes (motion carried by listed legislators)

Board of Legislators

The Board of Legislators is reviewing several bond acts for infrastructure and housing, including a project for 160 affordable rental units in Yonkers. The meeting also covers inter-municipal agreements for senior services and school violence prevention.

• Bond act for $60,000,000 for Mamaroneck WRRF Primary Settling Tank Rehabilitation
• Purchase of property at 632-636 South Broadway, Yonkers for 160 affordable rental units
• Bond act for $5,000,000 for Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center Improvements
• Bond act for $15,000,000 for County Center Facility Improvements
• Agreement for $212,000 with Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES for Project STRIV

The Board approved several bond acts, including a $60 million bond to fund the Mamaroneck Water Resource Recovery Facility primary settling tank rehabilitation, a $5.9 million bond for a South Broadway project in Yonkers, and a $5 million bond for Hilltop Hanover Farm improvements. It also approved inter‑municipal agreements for a school‑violence program and a summer basketball program, and authorized a property conveyance in Mount Pleasant for commuter parking. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $60,000,000 bond act for Mamaroneck WRRF Primary Settling Tank Rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved $5,900,000 bond act for South Broadway, Yonkers project (unanimous)
• Approved $4,050,000 bond act for BPL 1A infrastructure improvements, South Broadway (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000,000 bond act for Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $212,000 inter‑municipal agreement with Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES for STOP School Violence program (unanimous)
• Approved $28,641 inter‑municipal agreement with City of Mount Vernon for summer basketball program (unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of 1.859 acres in Mount Pleasant to the town for $10 plus easements (unanimous)
• Reappointed Victor L. Mallison as Executive Director of the Westchester County Tax Commission (unanimous)