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WESTCHESTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE KEN JENKINS SHOWCASES COMMITMENT TO MIDDLE-CLASS SUPPORT AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY IN NEW VIDEO
WATCH VIDEO HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8p6aRLzoBc
(White Plains, NY) – Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins released a new video emphasizing the administration’s ongoing efforts to keep taxes low, ensure the efficient use of resources, and prioritize the needs of the middle class.
Jenkins said: “As County Executive, I’m committed to ensuring that Westchester remains a place where families can thrive. By having a 0% tax increase for the operating budget for the last 6 years and working with all stakeholders, we have been maximizing every dollar to support vital services, foster economic growth and protect the middle class. Westchester is one of the few communities that shares sales tax revenue with local municipalities to keep taxes low. This isn’t just about balancing budgets—it’s about security and investing in the future of our communities to ensure that government works for everyone.”
The video outlines the County’s dedication to fiscal responsibility over the last seven years, including collaborating with the Board of Legislators, local departments, and agency partners to maximize the value of property and sales tax dollars. It also highlights some of the County’s initiatives to support the business community, particularly in the life sciences sector and how this sector is a strategic driver of economic growth.
Director of Economic Development Bridget Gibbons said: “Westchester’s thriving business community is a cornerstone of our economic success. By fostering growth in the life sciences, we’re attracting investments and creating opportunities that benefit residents and businesses alike—which will continue to have long-term positive impacts as these sectors evolve and establish themselves. This is just one part of the successful strategic approach to economic development we began putting into action in 2018. It’s a perfect example of how our driving focus has always been about building partnerships that fuel innovation and keep Westchester competitive, while delivering tangible benefits like job creation and increased revenue to support essential services. We’re always thoughtful about how all the pieces fit together.”
Recently, Westchester County earned a AAA bond rating from S&P Global Ratings while also maintaining its AAA credit rating from Fitch Ratings, reaffirming the County’s financial health, fiscal responsibility, conservative budgeting, and strong sales tax revenue over recent years. Westchester County is the only county in New York State to receive a AAA bond rating from S&P Global Ratings. The AAA credit rating from Fitch Ratings is its highest possible credit rating.