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District 10 Update: October 25, 2024


Picture of Jewel Williams Johnson, County Executive George Latimer and Board Chair Vedat Gashi
On Tuesday, October 15, the Board of Legislators formally received the 2025 Capital Budget for review and consideration from the County Executive. This budget includes plans for infrastructure maintenance and improvements, investments in housing and flood mitigation, and environmental initiatives.

With the Capital Budget submission, the Board of Legislators has launched a series of committee meetings starting on Monday, October 21, 2024. During this period, representatives from all County departments and offices will present and take questions from the Budget & Appropriations Committee. All our meetings will be streamed live on our website at www.westchesterlegislators.com.

Once we receive the 2025 Operating and Special Districts Budgets around November 7th, we will host two public input sessions across the County and hold a statutory public hearing in the Board of Legislators' Chamber in White Plains. Participants are invited to speak and provide public comment at all scheduled dates, with remote participation available via Webex for the White Plains hearing.

Public Input Sessions:

  1. Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7 PM
    Joseph G. Caputo Community Ctr. 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10562
     
  2. Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:30 PM
    Greenburgh Library, 300 Tarrytown Rd, Elmsford, NY 10523

Public Hearing:

  1. Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7 PM
    Board of Legislators Chambers, 148 Martine Avenue, 8th Floor, White Plains 

Information regarding the FY2025 budget deliberations can be viewed on the Budget Dashboard section of the BOL website. The dashboard will include Webex participation instructions, the budget meeting schedule, and links to the proposed operating, capital, and special districts budgets.

For more news and updates on upcoming events, please see my weekly update below.

Sincerely,
Judah Holstein signature
Judah Holstein
Legislator, 10th District

NR Youth Council Beyond High School: Skills for Success Workshop

The New Rochelle Youth Bureau's Youth Council, in partnership with the College of Westchester, is hosting a workshop titled "Beyond High School: Skills for Success" on Monday, October 28, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM in New Rochelle High School's room 367. Registration required

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Westchester County Board of Legislators Celebrates
Italian-American Heritage Month

On Monday, the Westchester County Board of Legislators hosted a celebration honoring Italian-American Heritage Month and recognized two outstanding individuals whose contributions to our communities are truly invaluable, Louis Picani, labor leader and Vice President of the Westchester-Putnam Central Labor Body (WPCLB) and Robert Caluori, CFO of the Westchester Library System and a dedicated community leader committed to fostering youth development. Read More

Vote Early for the 2024 General Election:
Skip the Lines and Make Your Voice Heard!

Early voting for the 2024 General Election in Westchester County offers a convenient nine-day period for all registered voters to cast their ballots in-person before Election Day. From Saturday, October 26, 2024, through Sunday, November 3, 2024, you can vote at any of the 25 designated early voting sites throughout the county. Early voting hours vary, providing flexible opportunities to make your voice heard ahead of the official Election Day on November 5, 2024. Learn More

REMEMBER TO FLIP YOUR BALLOT!

Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services
to Hold Annual Public Hearing

The Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS) will hold its Annual Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 29, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, NY. The hearing allows the public to discuss issues affecting seniors and provides DSPS a chance to present its updated goals for 2025, which will be part of the 2024-2028 area plan for funding under the Older Americans Act and other state programs. The event is open to all, and no registration is required. Learn More

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