Welcome Home Westchester partners hosted a Housing 101 Training for newly-elected local officials
(April 21, 2026) More than two dozen elected officials from cities, towns and villages in Westchester County joined the Welcome Home Westchester campaign (WHW) for a “Housing 101” training on Monday, April 20.
The annual training, designed for newly-elected municipal officials, brings housing experts and advocates together for presentations and discussions on addressing the urgent housing needs in Westchester communities. Attendees heard data on the county’s increasing housing shortage, along with local perspectives and best practices from their peers. With the U.S. Census Bureau’s recent announcement that Westchester is the fastest-growing county in New York, and has reached its highest population ever, the need for housing has also spiked.
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