Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins took the oath of office for a new term in the office during ceremonies held Jan. 1 at the SUNY Purchase College Performing Arts Center. This will be a three-year term, with the usual four-year term shortened because the new state law aligning elections with presidential elections was due to be in effect. Jenkins took the oath of office that was administered by the Judge Anne E. Minihan.
The event also included the swearing-in of County Clerk Thomas Roach and County Legislators Jennifer Puja and Anant Nambiar.
In his inaugural remarks, Jenkins recounted some of the highlights of his time in office after taking over from George Latimer who resigned as county executive to assume his position in Congress representing New York’s 16th Congressional District and then serving a one-year term following a special election.
Jenkins said, “In my first year as county executive, I’ve been guided by a simple principle: leadership that listens, acts and delivers for the people of Westchester County. We’ve strengthened our financial footing, invested in housing and infrastructure, expanded educational and economic opportunities, and made real progress on public safety — all while staying true to the values that unite us. This is just the beginning. Together, we will continue to build a Westchester where opportunity is real, government is responsive, and every community thrives. We’ve proven that responsible leadership works.”
During his remarks Roach said, “I am honored to have been sworn in as Westchester County Clerk and grateful to the residents of Westchester County for placing their faith and trust in me to serve our community.”
Puja said, “I’m grateful for the trust that residents have placed in me. Together, rooted in shared history and united by a common future, we will move this district forward and in unity.”
Nambiar expressed pride to be “the first South Asian and Hindu elected (to the county legislature), and look forward to working with my colleagues and the county executive and team to solve the difficult, important problems that our residents prioritize.”
