Surrounded by colleagues, family members and friends, Westchester County Executive George Latimer delivered his farewell address from the Board of Legislators Chambers. Latimer, who’s resignation as County Executive officially goes into effect on Thursday, January 2, spoke to Westchester County’s employees and residents one final time, remarking on the successes and challenges of his administration.
Latimer said: “I return here, once more home, in my last days in service in the government of this County. I am a lucky man, a blessed man, to have had this opportunity. I have valued each of you in your respective positions for the work you have done, and the work we have done together.”
Latimer served as Westchester’s 9th County Executive since January 1, 2018, and will be sworn into his seat in U.S. Congress representing New York’s 16th Congressional District on Friday, January 3, 2025.
Watch the Farewell Address Here:
