Westchester County Executive George Latimer has submitted his 2024 Capital Budget to the Westchester County Board of Legislators for their review and
consideration. The budget, which is Latimer’s sixth, includes investments in affordable housing, electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, Bronx River Parkway Rehabilitation, bridges, roads, the Westchester County Center and flood mitigation.
Latimer said: “Westchester County’s future is built on a foundation of progress, resilience and sustainability. Our 2024 Capital Budget, the sixth of its kind under our stewardship, paves the way for a brighter tomorrow. With investments in affordable housing, electric vehicles and critical infrastructure, we are forging a path toward a more inclusive and environmentally conscious future.”
This budget proposal requests $473.7 million in new appropriations on an all funds basis for 2024. This appropriations request breaks down as follows:
• $301.6 million for general County purposes;
• $160 million for the Refuse, Sewer and Water districts;
Affordable housing continues to be a top priority with a combined $50 million included for land acquisition and infrastructure improvements to support
the development of affordable housing within the County. An additional $50 million is included in 2024 for the Affordable Housing Investment Fund to
be funded with ARPA funds for further development of workforce housing within the County.
Environmental conservation efforts continue with an additional $20 million for electric vehicle charging infrastructure at County and municipal locations plus $5 million for the EV Partnership program with local municipalities.
Within the County Parks System, $25 million for County Center improvements and $6.93 million for the Bronx River Pathway is included in the proposed
Capital Budget. Additionally, $2 million is allocated for improvements at Hilltop Hanover Environmental Center so that future generations can be educated
about the benefits of environmental conservation.
Department of Public Works and Transportation Commissioner Hugh Greechan said: “In keeping with the Latimer Administration’s dedication to environmental stewardship and passenger safety, the Department of Public Works and Transportation is thrilled to introduce an array of transformative projects. In 2024, the Bee-Line fleet will reach a momentous milestone with 100% of its buses being either hybrid or electric, solidifying Westchester
County as a trailblazer in sustainable transit, setting the benchmark for bus systems nationwide.”
The Westchester County Board of Legislators will receive the proposed Capital Budget and the proposed Operating Budget, and are charged with passing the County Budget by the end of December 2023.
