Politics & Government
Ken Jenkins Sworn In As Westchester County Executive, The First African-American To Lead A Suburban NYC County
The law requires a special election to fill the rest of Latimer's term. It will be held Feb. 11 and Jenkins is the prohibitive favorite.
January 8, 2025
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- For the first time in history, Westchester County is now led by an African-American.
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Ken Jenkins was sworn in Monday as Westchester's 10th county executive, replacing George Latimer, who left his post for Congress. It's a move that also makes Jenkins the first African-American to lead any suburban New York City county.
The law requires a special election to fill the rest of Latimer's term. It will be held Feb. 11 and Jenkins is the prohibitive favorite.
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