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Westchester County Board of Legislators Committees Meeting – June 8, 2026

Board of Legislators & Committees — Monday, June 8, 2026
BodyWestchester County, New York
SessionBoard of Legislators & Committees
DateMonday, June 8, 2026
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0:06

This meeting is being recorded and summarized.

0:09

Good morning, everyone.

0:10

I am Legislator Woodson Samuels, Chair of the Budget and Appropriations Committee.

0:15

And today is Monday, June eighth.

0:18

We are starting at ten eleven AM.

0:21

I will facilitate a roll fold vote.

0:24

I am present.

0:25

Majority Leader Holstein.

0:27

Present.

0:31

Legislator Pierce.

0:32

Present.

0:32

Committee Vice Chair Chubiolo.

0:34

Present.

0:35

Majority with Williams.

0:36

Here.

0:36

Legislator Williams Johnson.

0:38

And Chairman Goshi.

0:40

All right.

0:40

Again, as a foremention, we are open at ten eleven AM.

0:46

Committee.

0:48

Um morning again.

0:50

Um to open infrastructure and housing.

4:02

You ready?

4:04

This meeting is being recorded and summarized.

4:08

So yeah, so I'm going to go back to the house.

4:13

All right, guys, we're starting from the top again.

4:15

Good morning again.

4:16

Ten fourteen AM.

4:18

Uh ten fifteen now.

4:19

I am uh chair of budget appropriations, Legislator Woodson Samuels.

4:24

I'll start us off by facilitating a roll poll vote.

4:26

Again, I'm present.

4:28

Majority Leader Holstein.

4:30

Legislator Navy.

4:31

Legislator Pierce.

4:32

Present.

4:32

Committee Vice Chair Chubiolo.

4:34

Majority Williams.

4:35

Yeah.

4:35

Legislator Williams Johnson.

4:37

Chairman Gotcha.

4:38

All right.

4:38

We are opened at ten fifteen AM officially.

4:41

And build uh through the same for infrastructure and housing committee.

4:45

I'm here.

4:46

Vice Chair Pierce.

4:47

Present.

4:48

Majority Leader Holstein.

4:51

Thank you.

4:52

Legislator Navy are here.

4:55

Okay.

4:55

Um and legislative.

4:58

We are open at ten fifteen AM.

5:02

Okay.

5:05

I am Dave Mammoir, chair of the litigation committee.

5:07

I would like to give my calling role.

5:09

I'm here by Chair Smith.

5:11

Here.

5:11

Let's say Barr.

5:12

Say William Johnson.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Procedural████████████████16%
Public Safety████████████████16%
Environmental Protection█████████████13%
Youth Programs█████████9%
Engineering And Infrastructure████████8%
Fiscal Sustainability████████8%
Economic Development███████7%
Transportation Safety██████6%
Pending Litigation████4%
Summary of Proceedings

Westchester County Board of Legislators Committees Meeting – June 8, 2026

The joint meeting of the Budget & Appropriations, Infrastructure & Housing, Seniors & Youth, Litigation, and Public Safety & Veterans committees convened at 10:15 AM and adjourned at 12:02 PM. Legislators considered several bond acts, grant acceptances, and partnership agreements, and received the first quarter budget report. A quorum was present; Legislator Nolan and Legislator Puja were absent.

Discussion Items

  • 2026-263 – Legal services contract (Shepard Mullen): The County Attorney’s office requested authorization to hire outside counsel to resolve a dispute with surety NGM over a performance bond on a terminated contractor (MBM). The dispute involves a takeover agreement. Mark Gardner (County Attorney) and Irish Shulman (Shepard Mullen) presented. Legislators asked about debarment of the surety; staff will report back in 30–45 days. The item was approved by Budget & Appropriations and Litigation committees.
  • 2026-264 – Various County Road Rehabilitation Program: Bond act for $11,805,000 to design and construct improvements on four roads (Theodore Friend Avenue in Harrison, Anderson Hill Road in Harrison, Aqueduct Road in White Plains, Long Ridge Road in Bedford). PCI scores ranged from 51 to 73. Work includes milling, resurfacing, drainage, markings. Deputy Commissioner Hernane DeAlmeida and Robert Abbamont presented. Legislators discussed coordination with Con Edison and school bus schedules. Approved by both committees.
  • 2026-266 – Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program: Grant of $260,000 from NYS Office of Children and Family Services to continue a program in seven municipalities (Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Ossining, Peekskill, Port Chester, White Plains, Yonkers). Youth Bureau Executive Director Ernest McFadden presented. The program includes classroom instruction on healthy relationships and job placement. 90% completion rate; serves approximately 105–110 youth per year (60% female, 40% male). No county cost. Legislators expressed strong support. Approved by Budget & Appropriations and Seniors & Youth.
  • 2026-271 – Information Technology Upgrades: Bond act to replace laptops, data storage, and data center equipment for the District Attorney’s office. Keith Hoffman (Labs and Research) presented. Last major laptop purchase was during COVID. Upgrades part of a five-year plan. Approved by Budget & Appropriations and Public Safety & Veterans.
  • 2026-272 – Regional Partnership with Putnam County for Technical Rescue: Authorization to accept $100,000 in state funding via a competitive grant (Fiscal Year 23) for technical rescue equipment and training. Commissioner Spear and Deputy Chief Chris Johnson presented. The grant was the largest in the state. Equipment includes rope rescue, shoring tools, PPE. Partnership ensures interoperability. Approved by Public Safety & Veterans.
  • 2026-273 – Replacement Laboratory Equipment: Bond act for $550,000 to replace 13 end-of-life items for public health testing, environmental monitoring, forensic investigations, and medical examiner operations. Keith Hoffman presented. Majority of equipment 10–21 years old. Items include BOD analyzers, PCR system, trace evidence unit, etc. No lead time concerns. Approved by Budget & Appropriations.
  • First Quarter Budget Report: Budget Director Larry Snow presented the first quarter forecast. Key points: Sales tax flat to budget; healthcare benefits projected $9.3 million over budget (net of $4.4 million in prescription rebates); fare evasion on buses at 40%, costing ~$1 million per month; state transportation aid increased by 7.4% ($5 million); vacancy savings projected at $1.7 million; fund balance at ~21% of operating expenditures (triple-A ratings from S&P and Fitch, not Moody’s). Discussions included enforcement of fare evasion (no material improvement despite recent legislation), healthcare cost drivers (catastrophic cases, AI billing), and child care subsidy waitlist (500–600 families). The report was received and filed.

Key Outcomes

  • 2026-263: Approved for Budget & Appropriations (5 ayes: Woodson Samuels, Holstein, Barr, Pierce, Tubiolo; Williams Johnson not voting? – actually recorded as yes; also passed Litigation).
  • 2026-264: Approved by Budget & Appropriations (ayes: Woodson Samuels, Holstein, Barr, Pierce, Tubiolo, Williams-Johnson) and by Infrastructure & Housing (ayes: Tubiolo, Pierce, Barr).
  • 2026-266: Approved by Budget & Appropriations (6 ayes) and Seniors & Youth (3 ayes: Alvarado, Cunzio, Tubiolo).
  • 2026-271: Approved by Budget & Appropriations (ayes: Woodson Samuels, Holstein, Barr, Pierce, Tubiolo, Williams-Johnson) and Public Safety & Veterans (ayes: Clemens, Cunzio, Smith, Woodson Samuels).
  • 2026-272: Approved by Public Safety & Veterans (voice vote with ayes).
  • 2026-273: Approved by Budget & Appropriations (voice vote with ayes).
  • First Quarter Budget Report: Received and filed by Budget & Appropriations (motion by Alvarado, second by Cunzio, unanimous).
  • Meeting minutes for May 18, 2026 and May 26, 2026 approved by respective committees.

Meeting Transcript

This meeting is being recorded and summarized. Good morning, everyone. I am Legislator Woodson Samuels, Chair of the Budget and Appropriations Committee. And today is Monday, June eighth. We are starting at ten eleven AM. I will facilitate a roll fold vote. I am present. Majority Leader Holstein. Present. Legislator Pierce. Present. Committee Vice Chair Chubiolo. Present. Majority with Williams. Here. Legislator Williams Johnson. And Chairman Goshi. All right. Again, as a foremention, we are open at ten eleven AM. Committee. Um morning again. Um to open infrastructure and housing. You ready? This meeting is being recorded and summarized. So yeah, so I'm going to go back to the house. All right, guys, we're starting from the top again. Good morning again. Ten fourteen AM. Uh ten fifteen now. I am uh chair of budget appropriations, Legislator Woodson Samuels. I'll start us off by facilitating a roll poll vote. Again, I'm present. Majority Leader Holstein. Legislator Navy. Legislator Pierce. Present. Committee Vice Chair Chubiolo. Majority Williams. Yeah. Legislator Williams Johnson. Chairman Gotcha. All right. We are opened at ten fifteen AM officially. And build uh through the same for infrastructure and housing committee. I'm here. Vice Chair Pierce. Present. Majority Leader Holstein. Thank you. Legislator Navy are here.

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