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"E Pluribus Unum" - Out of Many, One.

That's what America is; that's what America stands for - the shared experience and adventure that has defined the American promise: a land of freedom and opportunity for all.

Behind these words is a powerful idea: that America starts right here at home: in our communities, in our schools and, of course, in our political process. As tumultuous as our politics might be from time to time, our democracy remains a shining light for the entire world. And the most important thing about democracy is to remember that it all begins... with you. | read more »

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Westchester Legislators Welcome Seniors at Speak-Out in White Plains

January 27, 2012

A wide representation of the Westchester County Board of Legislators (BOL), led by Chairman Ken Jenkins (D-Yonkers) and Community Services Committee Chair Alfreda Williams (D-Greenburgh), were on hand to welcome the Westchester County seniors attending the annual Legislative Speak-Out and Breakfast this morning at the Westchester County Center. | read more »

Westchester County Board Chairman Responds to President Obama's State of the Union Address

January 24, 2012

In response to President Barack Obama’s ‘State of the Union’ speech presented before the U.S. Congress, Westchester County Board of Legislators Chairman Ken Jenkins (D-Yonkers) released to the following statement: | read more »

Westchester Legislators Chairman Jenkins Calls for Recommencing the County’s Council for Seniors

January 20, 2012

Westchester County Board of Legislators (BOL) Chairman Ken Jenkins (D-Yonkers) called today for recommencing the County’s Council for Seniors, which has not been convened since December 2009. | read more »

Statement from Westchester County Board of Legislators Chairman Ken Jenkins On New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Proposed 2012-2013 Executive Budget

January 17, 2012

Westchester County Board of Legislators Chairman Ken Jenkins issued the following statement today in response to New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s proposed 2012-2013 Executive Budget: | read more »

Westchester Legislators Sworn In and Begin New Two-Year Session

January 9, 2012

The Westchester County Board of Legislators (BOL), including four new members, were sworn into office at a special ceremony tonight during its 2012 organizational meeting to mark the beginning of the 2012-2013 county legislative session. The ceremony, conducted in the BOL Chambers, was presided over by Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni and drew a standing room only crowd of family members, friends and supporters. | read more »

Westchester Legislators Approve Investment in Plan to Protect Open Space near Teatown

January 3, 2012

Cooperation with County Executive Key to Fast Track Success of Land Deal

The Westchester County Board of Legislators (BOL) unanimously approved a bond act to protect a large piece of property adjacent to the Teatown Lake Reservation, an initiative that has been in the works for several years and which will greatly enhance the existing trail system in the area. | read more »

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