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Ken Jenkins for Westchester County Executive

Please vote for Ken Jenkins early beginning this Sat., 2/1 or on the special election day, Tues. 2/11 at your regular voting location

Ken Jenkins is the Westchester County Executive at this time - since Former County Executive, George Latimer won a seat in Congress in November’s election in the 16th Congressional District. As a proven, dedicated leader as Deputy County Executive over the last 7 years, Ken worked along side George Latimer to reduce crime, invest in affordable housing, fund needed infrastructure, champion environmental, veterans and climate mitigation projects - and cut property taxes four times without any reduction in essential services. Prior to this post, Mr. Jenkins was elected Chairman of the Westchester Board of Legislators 4 years in a row. Proudly raised by a NYC police officer and a nurse and having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Iona University (and then with his extensive work experience in tech and real estate), he brings a unique perspective to the top job, always an advocate for hardworking families and business leaders. You might have seen him on News 12 over the years as a frequent news analyst. Some of his board member experience includes: The Westchester County Crime Stoppers, The Greyston Foundation, The Community Planning Council of Yonkers and The United Way. He has been endorsed by Congressman George Latimer, State Senator Nathalia Fernandez, State Senator Shelley Mayer, State Senator Pete Harckham, State Senator Jamaal Bailey and New York State Senator Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins. Vote for Westchester County Executive, Ken Jenkins - early beginning Saturday, 2/1 or on the special election day, Tuesday, 2/11.

For further information about Ken Jenkins, you can go to: jenkinsforwestchester.com

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