Welcome Home Westchester partner organizations The Westchester County Association and Nonprofit Westchester are among the founding members of the Board of Legislators’ new Affordability and Economic Development Task Force, formed to address financial pressures facing residents and businesses and strengthen economic opportunity across the County.
Led by Legislator Colin D. Smith, “The task force will focus on key drivers of affordability challenges, including economic development, job creation, energy prices, housing, transportation, small business opportunities, and food costs. In the coming months, the group will convene County stakeholders and experts to develop practical, actionable policy recommendations to improve residents’ quality of life,” according to the Board of Legislators’ announcement.
Jan Fisher, Executive Director of Nonprofit Westchester, said, “Westchester’s affordability crisis is not just an economic issue. It’s about who gets to live, work, and thrive in our communities. As we work to build a county where all people can enjoy its opportunities and natural beauty, we must ensure that the nonprofit workforce—those who give so much to support our neighbors and strengthen the social and economic fabric of our county—are not pushed to the margins. Addressing affordability is critical to an equitable, resilient Westchester where everyone, including our essential workforce and the people seeking our services, have the chance to belong and succeed.”
Michael N. Romita, President and CEO of the Westchester County Association, said, “County government has a critical responsibility to strengthen our economy while addressing affordability for our residents, workers, and businesses. This initiative will help ensure our legislators receive valuable input from business and industry leaders to inform policy decisions. Alongside the launch of the Westchester Economic Alliance and Blueprint ’26 earlier this year, the WCA welcomes this discussion and looks forward to working with Legislator Smith and his assembled team.”
Read the full announcement here.
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