This story is adapted from a press release issued by the County Board of Legislators:

“Working for the people of Westchester means understanding the values that we share, and staying focused on the priorities that are right for all of our residents. Working together, this Board will confidently meet the challenges ahead,” said Chairman Ken Jenkins after renewing his oath of office.

The Westchester County Board of Legislators (BOL), including four new members, were sworn into office at a special ceremony Monday during its 2012 organizational meeting to mark the beginning of the 2012-2013 county legislative session. The ceremony, conducted in the BOL Chambers, was presided over by Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni and drew a standing room only crowd of family members, friends and supporters.

The new members of the BOL are: Michael J. Smith (R-Valhalla), representing District 3 (Mount Pleasant, Pleasantville and North Castle); David B. Gelfarb (R-Rye), representing District 6 (Harrison, Rye Brook and Port Chester); Catherine Borgia (D-Ossining), representing District 9 (Croton-on-Hudson, Cortlandt, Ossining and Briarcliff Manor); and Virginia Perez (D-Yonkers), representing District 17 (Yonkers).

Legislator Ken Jenkins (D-Yonkers) kept his position as BOL Chairman and Legislator Lyndon Williams (D-Mount Vernon) as BOL Vice Chairman.