Myers Re-elected!

WE WON!!! I am thrilled to say that I have been re-elected as Westchester County Legislator for the 7th Legislative District!!!

What a long process this has been … from the Independence Party petitions and challenges in the summer to the primary in September to the slings and arrows of debates in October. To now, where I am proud to report that the preliminary results reflect my 54% to 46% win over my opponent.

Six years ago I embarked on an incredible journey. I took the plunge out of my comfort zone as a Mamaroneck Town Councilwoman to run for Westchester County Legislator – and I won! And these past six years remain some of the best in my life, with accomplishments for which I will forever be proud. Environmental accomplishments, such as nitrogen reduction in the Long Island Sound; the ban of phosphate fertilizer; and of course, the storm water management legislation that will enable the county to continue its all important role in helping to mitigate and reduce flooding.

I’ve had public health accomplishments: Calorie Labeling legislation that allows us to know more about what we eat. And accomplishments such as the childcare scholarships that increased access to quality child care for working parents, and of course the successful passage of a lease for the Westchester Children’s Museum!

These past six years have also strengthened my belief in the democratic process, have made me even more grateful to be an American, and have made me realize how blessed I am to live in Westchester County. They have strengthened my resolve to keep Westchester great, and to block the wholesale destruction of the quality of life that we’ve built here, all in the name of spending cuts. I continue to believe in investment, in jobs, and in balancing the budget — but not on the backs of those who can least afford it. And I continue to believe that public health, public safety, the environment, and our infrastructure are not “Wasteful Spending”! These past six years have also proven to me, once again, the value of friendship and community. I would like to thank all the volunteers who helped this campaign, from email blasts to phone banks to train station duty. And I thank all of my friends, new and old, who opened their homes and their wallets to me. I will reach out individually to each of you, but in the meantime… THANK YOU!