- DISTRICT: 2
- REGION: Westchester
- GOVERNMENT BODY: Westchester County Legislature
- YEAR: 2023
Erika Pierce
Erika Pierce is running for re-election as legislator for Westchester county’s 2nd district. Pierce has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to environmental conservation. She has successfully introduced numerous projects and legislation to make the county more climate-smart. Pierce has overseen the implementation of new building energy codes, investment in solar power and hybrid vehicles, and other resilience-related initiatives, and she aims to tackle brownfields by finding cost-effective ways to repair them. If re-elected, Pierce will continue advocating for sustainable waste management practices, encouraging food scrap separation, and working to obtain a biodigester to improve composting.