Meet Ken Jenkins
Ever committed to public service and the principles of democracy, safety, education, technology and community engagement, Kenneth W. Jenkins was honored to be appointed Deputy County Executive of Westchester by County Executive George Latimer in 2018. Prior to this role, Jenkins was elected to the Westchester County Board of Legislators including four years as Chairman.
As a leader in the Administration, Jenkins worked to cut taxes, build affordable housing, protect a women’s right to choose, reduce crime, secure tax breaks for veterans, restore aging infrastructure and protect the environment. On the County Board, Jenkins championed the needs of middle-class families, earning a reputation as a fierce advocate for his constituents through his relentless dedication.
Jenkins built an extensive career in telecommunications and technology, holding key roles at leading companies such as Apple, AT&T, Bell Atlantic, New York Telephone (Verizon), NYNEX and Seer Technologies. He also gained valuable sales experience, as an owner and broker, during his tenure at ERA Gem Realty, further enhancing his expertise in the real estate sector.
Jenkins’ extensive public and community involvement includes board service with the Greyston Foundation, United Way, Westchester County District Attorney’s Community Advisory Committee, Westchester County Crime Stoppers and the Community Planning Council of Yonkers. He served as President of the Yonkers Branch of the NAACP and the Yonkers Community Action Program.
A longstanding member of the Democratic Party, Jenkins has held various leadership positions, including: Treasurer of the New York State Democratic Committee, Chairman of the Yonkers Democratic Committee, Chairman of the Black Democrats of Westchester and Secretary of the Westchester County Democratic Committee, in addition to serving on its Executive Committee. He has also shared his political insights as a frequent analyst on News 12 Westchester.
The proud son of a New York City police officer and a nurse, Jenkins is a former Boy Scout and Senior Patrol Leader of Troop 32. He is an alumnus of Fordham Preparatory School and Iona University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Systems. He and his wife, Deborah Hudson-Jenkins, have lived in Yonkers since their marriage in 1982 and are the proud parents of three adult children: Alana, Jamal and Terrell. Jenkins is also soon to be a first-time grandfather.