Ken Jenkins (politician)
Ken Jenkins | |
|---|---|
Jenkins in 2021 | |
| 10th Westchester County Executive | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2025 | |
| Deputy | Joan McDonald |
| Preceded by | George Latimer |
| Deputy Westchester County Executive | |
| In office January 1, 2018 – January 6, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin Plunkett |
| Succeeded by | Richard Wishnie |
| Chair of the Westchester County Board of Legislators | |
| In office January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | William Ryan |
| Succeeded by | Mike Kaplowitz |
| Member of the Westchester County Board of Legislators from the 16th district | |
| In office January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Andrea Stewart-Cousins |
| Succeeded by | Christopher Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 26, 1961 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Deborah Hudson (m. 1982) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Iona University (BS) |
| Website | Office website Campaign website |
Kenneth Warren Jenkins (born May 26, 1961) is an American politician who has been serving as the 10th and current Westchester county executive since January 6, 2025. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
He previously served as Deputy County Executive from 2018 to 2025, but after his predecessor, George Latimer, resigned on January 2, 2025 to take his seat as member of Congress for New York's 16th district, lawmakers selected Jenkins to fill the position until a special election in February 2025. In February 2025, Jenkins won a special election to retain his role as county executive. He is the first Black person to serve as Westchester County Executive.