Focused on supporting local businesses struggling during the pandemic, County Executive George Latimer and the Westchester County Office of Economic Development today unveiled Westchester RISES, a free program designed to support existing businesses who are looking to pivot or rebuild in response to the pandemic, or build resilience to prepare […]
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Latimer reaffirms commitment to LGBTQ Advisory Board
County Executive George Latimer signed into law and formally created the Westchester County LGBTQ Advisory Board with Board President Christopher Oldi and The LOFT: LGBTQ+ Community Center Executive Director Judy Troilo. “The LGBTQ Advisory Board is a dynamic group of people whose recommendations have made a positive impact on our […]
Latimer proposes 2021 county budget
In the midst of a crippling pandemic and on the heels of a listening tour around the county, Westchester County Executive George Latimer unveiled his 2021 proposed Operating Budget. The proposed 2021 budget reduces the Westchester County tax levy by $1 million for the second year in a row. This […]
Latimer: ‘The state of our county is fierce’
Westchester County Executive George Latimer delivered his third State of the County Address in the Legislative Chambers of the Board of Legislators. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic Latimer delivered his speech virtually, acknowledging that 2020 has been a difficult year for Westchester, but vowing to restore our county back […]
Latimer announces proposed 2021 capital budget
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has sent to the Westchester County Board of Legislators the 2021 Proposed County Capital Budget. This is the third proposed budget of the Latimer administration. The 2021 Capital Budget proposes an additional $231.8 million in new appropriations. This includes: $138.8 million for the general fund, […]