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District 10 Update: July 11, 2025

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Advocating for fair energy rates is not just about policy; it is about people. That is why I spoke out yesterday at the Public Service Commission's input session in White Plains, urging them to deny Con Edison's latest proposed rate hike. After two and a half years of steady increases, Westchester residents need a break. I shared how energy costs ripple far beyond individual homeowners. Some residents have tried to cut their usage by lowering their thermostats during the winter, but many do not have that option. New York's Property Maintenance Code requires landlords, building owners, and businesses to maintain indoor temperatures of at least 68 degrees from October through May. That means renters, small business tenants, schools, nonprofits, and even local municipalities are left with no way to r...
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District 10 Update: July 2, 2025

  Last month, the Westchester County Office of Economic Development, in partnership with Sustainable Westchester, hosted the Westchester County Clean Energy Job and Resource Fair. The event highlighted the growing demand for good-paying, forward-looking careers in solar, green construction, energy efficiency, and electrification. These are Tier 1 jobs that make our communities cleaner, safer, and more resilient. Yet just days later, the Senate passed an amended version of the "One Big Beautiful Bill," which rolls back critical clean energy incentives and puts hundreds of thousands of these jobs at risk. The bill now heads back to the House for a final vote, and the outcome will directly affect the kinds of opportunities we are working to create here in Westchester. The consequences extend far beyond our local economy. China already manufactures over 80 percent of the world's solar panels and dominates the global supply chain. Weakening U.S. investment...

District 10 Update: June 26, 2025

Click here to view this email in your browser  Last week, I joined a prayer vigil against hate in New Rochelle. Even in a city as diverse as New Rochelle moments like this remind us how much listening, respect, and mutual understanding still matter. We do not need to agree on everything, but we do need to care about how our words and actions affect those around us. Different communities carry different lived experiences. As an example, some turn to law enforcement any time they feel uneasy. Others hesitate because of long histories of profiling, discrimination, or being treated as outsiders. Language matters too. Words and slogans can carry pain, even if not intended. "The South will rise again" is recognized as a symbol of white supremacy and racial terror. Simila...

District 10 Update: June 18, 2025

Click here to view this email in your bro Please check out my weekly update below, which includes information on the following: Board Advances Water Security, Election Integrity, Public Safety Board Celebrates Caribbean American Heritage Month 39th Annual African American Festival Celebrate Grandmothers, Food & Connection District 10 Events Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter! Sincerely, Judah Holstein Legislator, 10th District Board Advances Water Security, Election Integrity, Public Safety The Westchester County Board of Legislators unanimously approved several significant measures Monday night that will strengthen our communities and ensure a safer, healthier future for all. The Board: Approved a water backup system to safeguard access to clean water in emerge...