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JAN 29–Republican Candidate Christine Sculti for County Executive Declines Participation in League of Women Voters Forum for Feb 11 Special Election– LEAGUE CANCELS FORUM

Posted on January 29, 2025 by John Bailey

NO FORUM FOR COUNTY EXECUTIVE SPECIAL ELECTION. Republican Candidate Declines to Participate

The League of Women Voters of Westchester announces that a proposed Candidates Forum for Westchester County Executive will not be held for the Special Election on February 11, 2025.

Republican Candidate Christine Sculti has declined the League’s invitation to participate in the proposed February 3, 2025 virtual forum. However, Democratic candidate Ken Jenkins has accepted the League’s forum invitation.

A candidates’ meeting with only one candidate present is an open or empty chair meeting, and is not permitted under League rules and its policy of nonpartisanship. The League regrets that this important educational event for voters has to be cancelled.

“This is a lost opportunity for the public to hear directly from candidates during a virtual event or post-event recording and to address their own questions to them through electronic submission,” stated Westchester County League President Kathy Meany.

“We strive to run forums in a respectful, non-partisan environment that encourages civil discourse and allows candidates to address voters’ inquiries and concerns. It is a disappointment that there will be no such opportunity for voters residing in Westchester County to learn more about the candidates running for County Executive in this Special Election.”

JAN 29– COUNTY ANNOUNCES SALES TAX SHARING WINDFALL WITH MUNICIPALITIES AND SCHOOLS. TOTAL SALES TAX RECEIPTS FOR YEAR 2024: $926,674,419–$12.6 MILLION SHORT OF FORECAST SALES TAX REVENUE

Posted on January 29, 2025 by John Bailey

WESTCHESTER COUNTY ANNOUNCES SALES TAX SHARE BACK DISTRIBUTION TO MUNICIPALITIES IN FEBRUARY

(White Plains, NY) – Westchester County is pleased to announce that the next round of sales tax revenue distributions to local municipalities and local public school districts. The next quarterly distribution will be on Friday, February 7th for an amount totaling $52,930,066. Municipalities will be receiving $37,923,809 and schools will be receiving $15,006,257.

County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “This collaboration allows us to work together for the benefit of our residents, giving local governments the financial breathing room they need to address their community’s needs without overburdening taxpayers.”

This critical program underscores Westchester’s unique commitment to supporting local governments, making it one of the few counties in New York State to share back sales tax revenue with its municipalities at this high level.

In 2024 the County collected $926,674,419 in sales tax. Of those gross collections, the County shared $219,164,484 (approximately 24%) with municipalities and school districts. Quarterly distributions were made in February, May, August, & November of 2024, with municipalities receiving $157,043,492 and schools receiving $62,120,992.

(WPCNR EDITOR’S NOTE: The County sales tax collection despite its being an all-time record for the county turned out to be $12,647,581 lower than forecast — $939,322,000.)

By allocating a portion of the County’s sales tax revenues to cities, towns and villages, with the exclusion of Mount Vernon, White Plains, Yonkers and New Rochelle. Westchester helps ease the financial burden on local budgets. This initiative allows municipalities to keep property taxes lower than they would otherwise need to be, providing direct relief to residents while enabling local governments to maintain essential services.

The sales tax share back program is part of the County’s ongoing effort to foster strong partnerships with local governments while prioritizing fiscal responsibility and community investment.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE ANNOUNCES SUSTAINABILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT COUNTY AIRPORT

Posted on January 28, 2025 by John Bailey

New green initiatives highlight Westchester County’s proactive approach to protecting the environment while maintaining operational excellence

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(Westchester, NY) Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins announced two innovative environmental initiatives at Westchester County Airport (HPN), furthering the County’s commitment to sustainability.

The first initiative is a cutting-edge Plane De-icing Glycol Vacuum system that will recover and safely dispose of fugitive aircraft de-icing fluids, ensuring they don’t contaminate groundwater. The second initiative is a Renewable Diesel Pilot Program, designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions without sacrificing vehicle performance.

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “We are thrilled to enhance our environmental program at the Airport through these two initiatives. Adding the Glycol Vacuum System is an important step to prevent the contamination of our water streams.

And by exploring renewable diesel, we’re not only working to reduce emissions but also setting an example for how we can balance environmental responsibility with operational efficiency. Both initiatives underscore both Westchester and Westchester County Airport’s dedication to a cleaner, greener future for the community. We must continue to look for opportunities to evaluate and implement innovative technologies that can help us build a more sustainable future.”

Director of Energy Conservation and Sustainability Peter McCartt said: “By efficiently capturing and disposing of de-icing fluids, we are taking meaningful steps to protect local waterways and ensure that our airport operates in a way that continues to align with and advance our community’s sustainability goals. And the transition to renewable diesel has the potential to significantly reduce our environmental footprint without compromising performance.”

Airport Manager Francisco Tejada said:

“At HPN we are always looking for ways to innovate and improve our operations while prioritizing environmental responsibility. This renewable diesel trial is a key part of our strategy to reduce our overall carbon footprint. We’re proud to lead the way in adopting practices that benefit both the environment and the aviation industry.”

Director of Aviation April Gasparri said: “Adding this Glycol Vacuum System to our fleet and the use of renewable diesel demonstrates our commitment to safeguarding the environment while supporting our operational needs.”

About Glycol Recovery Initiative

The Glycol Vacuum System now in use by Westchester County Airport is a Glycol Recovery Truck manufactured by Inland Technologies called a Glyvac Truck. The truck is designed to efficiently collect and dispose of aircraft de-icing fluids containing propylene glycol, preventing environmental contamination. Airport officials will evaluate the vehicle’s effectiveness during the trial period to determine its long-term viability as part of the airport’s sustainability initiatives.

About Renewable Diesel Initiative

The renewable diesel fuel pilot program is part of a four-season trial to test the use of this fuel alternative on the airport’s ground service equipment fleet. The biofuel alternative, which offers cleaner combustion compared to traditional diesel, will be evaluated for performance and cost-effectiveness across varying seasonal conditions. At the conclusion of the trial, the airport will conduct a cost-benefit analysis to determine the feasibility of adopting renewable diesel for its entire diesel-powered fleet.

JAN 28– HUNT-ROBINSON PROMISES TO BE PEOPLE’S “ADVOCATE-IN-CHIEF” SEEKS SIGNATURES FOR PRIMARY BALLOT PLACEMENT

Posted on January 28, 2025 by John Bailey

WPCNR THE LETTER TICKER. January 28, 2025

Dear Friends,

The voices of the people have shaped my campaign and decision to run for Mayor. I felt it was important to hear their concerns before I embarked on this mission to make an impactful difference in the way our city is run.

During my time as a Common Council Member, I advocated on behalf of those who needed affordable housing; those who needed protection from the overdevelopment of their neighborhood; those who needed help with landlords flouting building codes; and those who needed government assistance.

As Mayor, I can bring a positive change to our city, and I want to be the people’s “Advocate-in-Chief.”

Based on my discussions with White Plains Democratic District Leaders, it is apparent I do not have a path to victory within that committee.

Therefore, I will take my case to become the Democratic candidate for the Mayor of White Plains directly to you (the people), with whom I started this journey seven months ago when I embarked on my Mayoral Listening Tour.

I hope to see you on the campaign trail, and if you are a registered White Plains Democrat, I am looking forward to getting your signature to get on the primary ballot.

Onward and forward,
Nadine