Ken Jenkins Named Westchester County Executive Following George Latimer's Resignation

By Staff
Jan. 8, 2024: On January 6, 2025, Ken Jenkins was named Westchester County Executive, filling the position previously held by George Latimer.
Latimer served as Westchester County Executive for seven years from January 1, 2018 to January 1, 2025. He resigned from that post because he won his U.S. Congressional bid in 2024 defeating incumbent Jamaal Bowman. Latimer was sworn into the U.S. Congress on January 3, 2025.
Latimer will represent New York's 16th Congressional District which includes Bronxville. Below is a map of the 16th Congressional District.
Ken Jenkins has served as Deputy County Executive under George Latimer for the past seven years. In that role, he worked to cut taxes, build affordable housing, protect a woman’s right to choose, reduce crime, restore aging infrastructure and protect the environment.
Jenkins has held leadership roles in the Democratic party including Treasurer of the New York State Democratic Committee, Chairman of the Yonkers Democratic Committee, Chairman of the Black Democrats of Westchester and Secretary of the Westchester County Democratic Committee, in addition to serving on its Executive Committee.
Jenkins will serve as County Executive until a Special Election is held on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The winner of that election will serve as County Executive through Dec. 31, 2025, completing the remainder of Latimer’s term.








