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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in White Plains public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Local Elections
Valerie Simmons fills the seat vacated by Jennifer Puja's resignation and was sworn in at the meeting, restoring the council to full strength.
County Executive Election
Democrat Ken Jenkins just crushed the special election for Westchester County Executive, bringing major leadership shifts. This victory means big changes are coming for the county services and regional policies you deal with every day.
Special Election
Westchester voters are hitting the polls for a high-stakes special election to replace George Latimer as county executive. The race pits Democrat Ken Jenkins against Republican Christine Sculti, and the winner will steer local policies that directly affect daily life in White Plains.
Mayoral Election
City Councilman Justin Brasch is officially running for mayor of White Plains, which means we're in for a real political shakeup. A new mayor could completely change the city's focus and how local government handles your tax dollars.