Who is Ken Jenkins? What to know about Westchester's new county executive

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Who is Ken Jenkins? What to know about Westchester's new county executive

^{Published on 2025-01-07 21:20:39 - MSN}

Ken Jenkins had a long history in Westchester government and Democratic politics before ascending to county executive to replace George Latimer.

Ken Jenkins, a Democrat, has been sworn in as the new County Executive of Westchester County, New York, following the retirement of George Latimer, who stepped down to run for Congress. Jenkins, who previously served as a County Legislator for District 16, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having also worked as a probation officer and in various capacities within the county government. His background includes significant involvement in public safety, having served as the chair of the Board of Legislators' Public Safety Committee. Jenkins has pledged to focus on issues like affordable housing, public safety, and economic development. His appointment was supported by a unanimous vote from the Westchester County Board of Legislators, reflecting his broad acceptance and the expectations for his leadership in addressing the county's challenges.

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