George Latimer

Westchester County Executive George Latimer is running for election in New York’s 16th congressional district. Latimer has always been committed to environmental protection and is dedicated to furthering pro-environmental legislation. During his time as County Executive, Latimer has focused on creating green transportation infrastructure. He has completed the electrification of Westchester County public bus fleets, and he has fought to advance electric vehicle charging stations, making the transition to zero-emission vehicles accessible. Additionally, Latimer has worked to make advances in waste reduction initiatives, focusing on food scrap recycling and expanding all kinds of recycling infrastructure and education. Latimer understands the importance of advocating for environmental issues and has worked to remediate the effects of PFAS pollution. In the past year, he has signed a package of environmental bills that focus on clean drinking water in parks, addressing asthma, establishing a renewable energy database, and ensuring equity in environmental legislation. If elected, Latimer will prioritize the environment in Congress.