Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars

• Rebuilt the County fund balance and improved its bond ratings

• Co-authored legislation to reform the bidding process for capital projects

• Held the line on property taxes and maximized outside revenue sources

Improving Affordability, Services & Public Spaces

• Delivered millions in sales tax revenue to our towns and schools

• Secured investments in affordable housing, downtown improvements, and all five Westchester County Parks in District 2 (Lasdon Park, Merestead Park, Mountain Lakes Park, Muscoot Farm, and Ward Pound Ridge)

• Invested hundreds of thousands in local non-profits to provide critical services in our communities

• Pushing back against the utilities seeking to raise our gas and electric bills

• Opposing federal cuts to essential services

Investing in Community Safety

• Advocated for investments in public safety and emergency services

• Expanded tax exemptions for first responders

• Funded supplemental ambulances to improve response times

• Championed school bus stop-arm cameras

• Established mental health teams to assist police

• Authored law creating free County park passes for veterans

• Fought to expand tax exemptions for first responders

Protecting Our Health & Environment

• Authored “Upon Request” law, reducing plastic waste and saving money

• Advanced clean drinking water and wastewater infrastructure improvements

• Secured funding for flood mitigation initiatives

• Two-term Vice Chair of the National Association of Counties’ (NACo) Environment, Energy, and Land Use Committee

With so much more to do, Erika is ready to keep fighting for a stronger, more equitable Westchester!