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District 10 Update: June 7, 2024

We at the Board of Legislators are consistently working to find ways to be more efficient. Right now we are taking up a bipartisan proposal that would put the decision in the hands of you, the voters, to move the number of years per term for a County Legislator from 2 years to 4 years without adjusting the previously set 12 year term limit. This proposal will align with the standard set by other counties in New York who have already addressed this.

Changing the term length would be a tremendous step toward better addressing the needs of constituents and managing complex issues in our districts. Rather than perpetually campaigning, we will be able to prioritize crafting legislation, delivering resources, and shift our attention away from politics and back to the reason we were elected in the first place, to more adequately represent the needs of all Westchester residents.

The passage of this referendum would also greatly impact the expenses impacted on the taxpayer associated with coordinating and administering elections. Reducing the frequency of elections would significantly lower those costs, and would allow for those funds to be allocated towards County services.

After the passage of this legislation, the decision will be put up for a county wide referendum for you to vote on at the general election this November. 

Please stay tuned for updates and don't hesitate to reach out with your thoughts or concerns. Check out my weekly update below for more news and events.

Sincerely,

Judah Holstein
Legislator, 10th District


New Rochelle Pride Festival

This Saturday June 8th, the 2nd annual Pride Festival will be held at Ruby Dee Park and adjacent Lawton Street from 2-5 PM. This year's Carnival! theme will feature games, a photo wall, local vendors, community organizations, food trucks and live performances.  There will also be a DJ and live music throughout the day. Learn More


Westchester Watch: 
Board Prioritizes Health, Safety, Infrastructure Initiatives, and Community Engagement

On Monday night, the Westchester County Board of Legislators convened its ninth meeting of the year and approved a series of significant legislative measures, including a $4 million investment for upgrades at the Woodfield Cottage juvenile detention facility, a five-year health service agreement for County employees, continued support for the Traffic and Criminal Software program, funding for "National Night Out" community events, and substantial investments in environmental and infrastructure projects. These initiatives reflect the County's dedication to community safety, health, and sustainable infrastructure. Read More

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Westchester County Board of Legislators Celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month and Honors Arts Powerhouse Janet Langsam

On Monday, the Westchester County Board of Legislators recognized two exceptional leaders in the LGBTQ+ community: Queer musician, activist, and Ossining community organizer, Christina Picciano, and Athletic Director and LGBTQ Youth Advocate, Coach Anthony Nicodemo of Yonkers. In addition, the Board presented a proclamation to ArtsWestchester legend and CEO, Janet Langsam, on the occasion of her retirement. Read More


BCW's Annual Westchester County Board of Legislators (BOL) Reception

On Tuesday, June 4th, the Business Council of Westchester held its annual BOL Reception. "As the County's largest business membership organization focusing on advocacy and economic development, the BCW's Annual BOL Reception continues to help build strong lines of communication between the business community and the members of the Board of Legislators," said John Ravitz, Executive Vice President/COO.  

We extend our heartfelt gratitude for this event, which provided a valuable platform to share updates on our key initiatives. We greatly appreciated the opportunity to engage directly with BCW members, discussing the pressing issues that impact their businesses and our community. Their insights and feedback are crucial as we continue to strive for the betterment of our County.


Free Bee-Line Bus Rides for Summer 2024

This summer, Westchester County is buzzing with excitement as it announces the return of fare-free rides on all Bee-Line buses, including ParaTransit, from July 1 to September 2, 2024. Whether you're a local or a visitor, take advantage of free, convenient travel across the County. Regular fares resume on September 3, but until then, explore Westchester effortlessly and affordably. 

For route and schedule information, visit the Westchester County Department of Public Works and Transportation at www.westchestergov.com/beeline or contact Bee-Line customer service at (914) 813-7777. Enjoy your summer travels with Bee-Line!


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Estimados amigos y vecinos,

En la Junta de Legisladores, estamos trabajando continuamente para encontrar formas de ser más eficientes. Actualmente estamos considerando una propuesta bipartidista que dejaría en manos de ustedes, los votantes, la decisión de cambiar el número de años por mandato de un Legislador del Condado de 2 años a 4 años, sin ajustar el límite de mandato previamente establecido de 12 años. Esta propuesta se alinearía con el estándar establecido por otros condados en Nueva York que ya han abordado esto.

Cambiar la duración del mandato sería un paso enorme hacia una mejor atención de las necesidades de los constituyentes y la gestión de problemas complejos en nuestros distritos. En lugar de estar en campaña perpetua, podremos priorizar la elaboración de legislación, la entrega de recursos y desviar nuestra atención de la política para volver a la razón por la que fuimos elegidos en primer lugar, para representar más adecuadamente las necesidades de todos los residentes de Westchester.

La aprobación de este referéndum también tendría un gran impacto en los gastos que afectan al contribuyente asociados con la coordinación y administración de elecciones. Reducir la frecuencia de las elecciones reduciría significativamente esos costos, y permitiría que esos fondos se destinen a servicios del Condado.

Tras la aprobación de esta legislación, la decisión se someterá a un referéndum en todo el condado para que usted vote en las elecciones generales de este noviembre.

Por favor, manténganse atentos para actualizaciones y no duden en comunicarse con sus pensamientos o preocupaciones. Consulten mi actualización semanal a continuación para más noticias y eventos.

Atentamente,

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Judah Holstein
Legislador, Distrito 10


Festival del Orgullo de New Rochelle

Este sábado 8 de junio, se celebrará el segundo festival anual del Orgullo en el Ruby Dee Park y en la calle Lawton adyacente, de 2 a 5 PM. El tema de este año es ¡Carnaval! y contará con juegos, un muro para fotos, vendedores locales, organizaciones comunitarias, camiones de comida y actuaciones en vivo. También habrá un DJ y música en vivo durante todo el día. Leer más


Observatorio de Westchester: La Junta Prioriza las Iniciativas de Salud, Seguridad, Infraestructura y Participación Comunitaria

El lunes por la noche, la Junta de Legisladores del Condado de Westchester convocó su novena reunión del año y aprobó una serie de medidas legislativas significativas, incluyendo una inversión de $4 millones para mejoras en el centro de detención juvenil Woodfield Cottage, un acuerdo de servicios de salud por cinco años para los empleados del condado, apoyo continuado para el programa de Software de Tráfico y Criminal, financiación para los eventos comunitarios de "Noche Nacional Fuera", y sustanciales inversiones en proyectos ambientales e infraestructura. Estas iniciativas reflejan la dedicación del Condado a la seguridad comunitaria, la salud y la infraestructura sostenible. Leer más

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La Junta de Legisladores del Condado de Westchester Celebra el Mes del Orgullo LGBTQ+ y Honra a la Potencia de las Artes Janet Langsam

El lunes, la Junta de Legisladores del Condado de Westchester reconoció a dos líderes excepcionales de la comunidad LGBTQ+: la música queer, activista y organizadora comunitaria de Ossining, Christina Picciano, y el Director Atlético y Defensor de la Juventud LGBTQ+, Entrenador Anthony Nicodemo de Yonkers. Además, la Junta presentó una proclamación a la leyenda de ArtsWestchester y CEO, Janet Langsam, con motivo de su jubilación. Leer más


Recepción Anual del Consejo de Negocios de Westchester para la Junta de Legisladores del Condado (BOL)

El martes 4 de junio, el Consejo de Negocios de Westchester celebró su Recepción Anual de la BOL. "Como la mayor organización de membresía empresarial del condado enfocada en la defensa y el desarrollo económico, la Recepción Anual de la BOL del BCW continúa ayudando a construir líneas de comunicación sólidas entre la comunidad empresarial y los miembros de la Junta de Legisladores", dijo John Ravitz, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo/COO.

Extendemos nuestro más sincero agradecimiento por este evento, que proporcionó una plataforma valiosa para compartir actualizaciones sobre nuestras iniciativas clave. Apreciamos enormemente la oportunidad de interactuar directamente con los miembros del BCW, discutiendo los problemas urgentes que afectan sus negocios y nuestra comunidad. Sus percepciones y comentarios son cruciales mientras continuamos esforzándonos por mejorar nuestro condado.


Viajes Gratis en Autobuses Bee-Line para el Verano 2024

Este verano, el Condado de Westchester está zumbando de emoción al anunciar el regreso de viajes sin tarifa en todos los autobuses Bee-Line, incluyendo ParaTransit, desde el 1 de julio hasta el 2 de septiembre de 2024. Ya seas local o visitante, aprovecha el viaje gratuito y conveniente a través del condado. Las tarifas regulares se reanudarán el 3 de septiembre, pero hasta entonces, explora Westchester de manera fácil y económica.

Para información sobre rutas y horarios, visita el Departamento de Obras Públicas y Transporte del Condado de Westchester en www.westchestergov.com/beeline o contacta al servicio al cliente de Bee-Line al (914) 813-7777. ¡Disfruta tus viajes de verano con Bee-Line!

 
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