The office of Westchester County Executive was created in 1937 when voters approved a new county charter giving the county an executive branch to complement the legislative County Board of Supervisors.
Each page provides biographic information on our county's ten chief executives and the highlights of his administration.
Click on the images to learn more about the County Executives.
Westchester's First County Executive
Father of Westchester County Airport
Modernized the Westchester County Parkway System
Ushered in post-war economic growth Established sales tax
Established the Westchester County Medical Center
Restored Croton Point Rebuilt Westchester County Center
Preserved open space Enhanced emergency services and government interconnectivity
