(November 11, 2026) Welcome Home Westchester (WHW) and its partners have advocated for the continuation and expansion of housing programs and funding that addresses the housing shortage and affordability crisis Westchester residents face.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins submitted a proposed $2.7 billion-dollar 2027 Operating Budget, which WHW’s partners applauded for including continued housing support.
Nonprofit Westchester Executive Director Jan Fisher said: “Westchester’s nonprofits are essential partners in delivering services on behalf of County government, helping residents of all backgrounds address critical issues and build stronger futures. We thank County Executive Ken Jenkins for proposing a fiscally responsible budget that sustains investments in the people and organizations working to expand opportunity throughout Westchester. At a time of growing financial pressure and uncertainty, this commitment to childcare, food security, housing stability, health, arts and culture, community life and more recognizes that our County’s strength – socially and economically – depends on the well-being of its residents.”
Westchester County Association (WCA) President & CEO Michael N. Romita said: “The County Executive’s proposed operating budget reflects many of the priorities identified through the ongoing Blueprint ’26 project. Notwithstanding its financial challenges, the County will need to address the affordability factors that influence economic growth and talent attraction. In order to stay competitive and support our businesses, workers and families, we must invest in housing, transportation, critical infrastructure and childcare, all while protecting the natural and cultural assets which define our unique quality of place. The WCA is dedicated to continuing its partnership with County government as we build an economy that aspires to work for everyone.”
Department of Planning Commissioner Blanca Lopez said: “The 2027 budget presented by the County Executive is mindful of the economic challenges we face, yet responsive to the continued needs of county residents, particularly in the areas of housing, health, and food insecurity. The Department of Planning is also pleased to see funding included in the budget to support Census 2030 initiatives. Given the uncertainties at the federal level, it is critical that the County work with its municipal partners and stakeholders as early as possible to ensure a complete count of all residents.”
Read Westchester County’s full 2027 Operating Budget announcement here.