Westchester County Board of Legislators Receives 2027 Operating Budget
The Westchester County Board of Legislators today received the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget from County Executive Ken Jenkins. The Board will now begin a close review of the plan.
Chairman Vedat Gashi (D–New Castle, Ossining, Somers, Yorktown) said, “The County Executive’s proposed 2027 Operating Budget is now in our hands, and the Board will give it the close, careful review residents expect. This budget funds the services people rely on, and in uncertain economic times, every decision counts. Our goal is a final budget that is fiscally responsible and puts residents first. I encourage everyone to share their priorities at one of our public input sessions or our public hearing.”
Legislator Tyrae Woodson-Samuels (D–Mount Vernon), Chair of the Board’s Budget and Appropriations Committee, said, “Today marks the beginning of the Board’s careful review of the proposed 2027 County Operating Budget. Our responsibility is to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely, essential services are protected, and the County remains responsive to the needs of our residents. We look forward to examining the proposal, hearing directly from the public, and working collaboratively toward a responsible, balanced budget that reflects Westchester’s priorities.”
Majority Leader Judah Holstein (D–Eastchester, New Rochelle, Tuckahoe) said, “My colleagues and I will be examining the County Executive’s proposal with an eye toward protecting essential services while remaining mindful of the financial burden on taxpayers. Given today’s economic realities and the additional pressures resulting from federal policies, striking that balance is more important than ever.”
The Board of Legislators is charged with passing the comprehensive County Budget by the end of December 2026.
Residents are encouraged to participate in one of the Board’s upcoming public forums:
- Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Doles Center
250 S. 6th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 - Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Ford Administration Building (Auditorium)
1031 Elm Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 - Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Board of Legislators Chamber
148 Martine Avenue, 8th Fl.
White Plains, NY 10601
For more details, including how to participate, visit the Board’s website: