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Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins Officially Announces Candidacy for Westchester County Executive

Westchester Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins announced his intention to run for the county’s top elected office Tuesday, following the anticipated resignation of County Executive George Latimer, who was just elected to the U.S. Congress.

“Today, I am excited to officially announce my campaign for Westchester County Executive. This campaign is about keeping Westchester affordable, safe, and inclusive for all of our residents, especially after what we witnessed at the national level. As your Deputy County Executive, I’ve had the privilege of cutting property taxes and making Westchester a healthier, more equitable place for everyone. Now, I’m running for County Executive to ensure we continue to build on all of the progress we’ve made together with my friend, County Executive George Latimer, and continue to tackle the challenges we face ahead with steady, effective leadership. As a Democrat and a lifelong public servant, I believe we can keep Westchester thriving by focusing on affordability, public safety, stable leadership, and sustainability. Even as Washington grapples with division, we’re showing that effective government is possible here at home. My commitment to making government work for all of us has been my life’s work, and with your help, we’ll continue the progress we’ve made for this County we call home. If you believe in this vision for Westchester, please consider supporting my campaign. Every dollar helps me reach more people, and with your support, we’ll keep Westchester moving forward for all of us. I look forward to seeing all of you on the campaign trail.”

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano who was rumored to intend to challenge Jenkins announced Tuesday that he will not run for Westchester County Executive in 2025. Spano said intends to sit down with Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins, who is the only announced candidate for County Executive thus far, to hear how Jenkins believes he can deliver for Yonkers should he win the position. 

“Yonkers is the largest municipality in Westchester and is New York State’s third largest city, making the City’s support essential for any County Executive candidate to succeed,” noted Spano, adding, “Ken Jenkins is from Yonkers so he knows the City’s needs and challenges. I look forward to hearing his agenda to meet those needs and keep Yonkers moving in the right direction.” 

Jenkins declared that he had formally decided to run for the county’s top post now that George Latimer is moving to Washington to serve in Congress, putting all conjecture to rest. If Jenkins emerges victorious after the political dust settles, he will become Westchester’s first Black County Executive, a weighty responsibility for the former Yonkers NAACP president.

For more info visit Jenkins’ campaign website and follow Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter)

AJ Woodson
AJ Woodson
AJ Woodson is the Editor-In-Chief and co-owner of Black Westchester, Host & Producer of the People Before Politics Radio Show, An Author, Journalism Fellow (Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism), Rap Artist - one third of the legendary underground rap group JVC FORCE known for the single Strong Island, Radio Personality, Hip-Hop Historian, Documentarian, Activist, Criminal Justice Advocate and Freelance Journalist whose byline has appeared in several print publications and online sites including The Source, Vibe, the Village Voice, Upscale, Sonicnet.com, Launch.com, Rolling Out Newspaper, Daily Challenge Newspaper, Spiritual Minded Magazine, Word Up! Magazine, On The Go Magazine and several others.

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Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins Officially Announces Candidacy for Westchester County Executive

Westchester Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins announced his intention to run for the county’s top elected office Tuesday, following the anticipated resignation of County Executive George Latimer, who was just elected to the U.S. Congress.

“Today, I am excited to officially announce my campaign for Westchester County Executive. This campaign is about keeping Westchester affordable, safe, and inclusive for all of our residents, especially after what we witnessed at the national level. As your Deputy County Executive, I’ve had the privilege of cutting property taxes and making Westchester a healthier, more equitable place for everyone. Now, I’m running for County Executive to ensure we continue to build on all of the progress we’ve made together with my friend, County Executive George Latimer, and continue to tackle the challenges we face ahead with steady, effective leadership. As a Democrat and a lifelong public servant, I believe we can keep Westchester thriving by focusing on affordability, public safety, stable leadership, and sustainability. Even as Washington grapples with division, we’re showing that effective government is possible here at home. My commitment to making government work for all of us has been my life’s work, and with your help, we’ll continue the progress we’ve made for this County we call home. If you believe in this vision for Westchester, please consider supporting my campaign. Every dollar helps me reach more people, and with your support, we’ll keep Westchester moving forward for all of us. I look forward to seeing all of you on the campaign trail.”

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano who was rumored to intend to challenge Jenkins announced Tuesday that he will not run for Westchester County Executive in 2025. Spano said intends to sit down with Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins, who is the only announced candidate for County Executive thus far, to hear how Jenkins believes he can deliver for Yonkers should he win the position. 

“Yonkers is the largest municipality in Westchester and is New York State’s third largest city, making the City’s support essential for any County Executive candidate to succeed,” noted Spano, adding, “Ken Jenkins is from Yonkers so he knows the City’s needs and challenges. I look forward to hearing his agenda to meet those needs and keep Yonkers moving in the right direction.” 

Jenkins declared that he had formally decided to run for the county’s top post now that George Latimer is moving to Washington to serve in Congress, putting all conjecture to rest. If Jenkins emerges victorious after the political dust settles, he will become Westchester’s first Black County Executive, a weighty responsibility for the former Yonkers NAACP president.

For more info visit Jenkins’ campaign website and follow Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter)

AJ Woodson
AJ Woodson
AJ Woodson is the Editor-In-Chief and co-owner of Black Westchester, Host & Producer of the People Before Politics Radio Show, An Author, Journalism Fellow (Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism), Rap Artist - one third of the legendary underground rap group JVC FORCE known for the single Strong Island, Radio Personality, Hip-Hop Historian, Documentarian, Activist, Criminal Justice Advocate and Freelance Journalist whose byline has appeared in several print publications and online sites including The Source, Vibe, the Village Voice, Upscale, Sonicnet.com, Launch.com, Rolling Out Newspaper, Daily Challenge Newspaper, Spiritual Minded Magazine, Word Up! Magazine, On The Go Magazine and several others.

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