Ken Jenkins (politician)
Ken Jenkins | |
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Jenkins in 2021 | |
| 10th County Executive of Westchester County | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2025 | |
| Deputy | Richard Wishnie |
| Preceded by | George Latimer |
| Deputy County Executive of Westchester County | |
| 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 | 1962 (age 62–63) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Working Families Party Independence Party of New York (2007-2015) Women's Equality Party (2015) Conservative Party (2009) |
| Spouse |
Deborah Hudson (m. 1987) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Iona University (BS) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Kenneth Warren Jenkins is an American politician who has been serving as the 10th and current County Executive of Westchester County 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.