Pete Harckham - Our County Legislator

Dear Neighbor,

Thank you for taking a moment to visit my website. It is an honor and a privilege to represent northeast Westchester on the County Board of Legislators and your input is crucial to how I represent you. While county government plays a critical role in the lives of Westchester residents, it is also clear that the property tax burden

to support government is unsustainable and no longer affordable.

When you first elected me in 2007, I told you that I would focus on three priorities: reducing the size and cost of government while maintaining vital services; protecting our fragile drinking water supplies and environment; and safeguarding our families and empowering them to succeed during these difficult times. I'm proud to say that with your help, we have made great strides in cutting taxes and reducing spending, protecting our environment and safeguarding our families. But there is more work to be done.

I look forward to working with you throughout this term to continue to make Westchester a great and affordable place to live. Please feel free to contact me at anytime with your thoughts on how I can best serve you.

Thank you for your consideration and support!

News

Statement by County Legislator Peter Harckham After a Congratulatory Phone Call From Challenger Peter Michaelis
"Following the announcement earlier today by the Westchester Board of Elections that it had totals from " ...more >>

A Message from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.:
""I'm writing to urge you to vote tomorrow for my friend Peter Harckham,..." ...more >>

Record-Review says, "Vote for Peter Harckham in District 2."
"Editorial states that Harckham’s record inspires confidence" ...more >>

Lewisboro Ledger Endorses Pete Harckham
"Editorial cites Harckham’s success in cutting taxes and on water quality protection" ...more >>

Congratulations on the Journal News endorsement!
"District 2 (Somers, Bedford, Mount Kisco, North Salem, Lewisboro)" ...more >>

Governor Andrew Cuomo Endorses County Legislator Pete Harckham for Re-election
"Cites Record of Cutting Taxes and Spending, and Environmental Excellence" ...more >>

Astorino-Michaelis Housing Settlement Distortion Is Shameful
"County Executive and Peter Michaelis, have purposefully distorted the meaning and the facts..." ...more >>

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Endorses Harckham Re-election Bid
"Cites Experience and Bipartisanship" ...more >>

Harckham Slams Michaelis’ Views on Public Safety
"“Incumbent Says Playing Politics with Emergency Services Puts Residents at Risk” ...more >>

Harckham To Run on Record of Accomplishment
"Warns Opponent It’s Time for Facts and Truth, Not Rhetoric" ...more >>

County Board Budget Cuts Taxes -2.2%
In December, the Westchester County Board of Legislators passed a bipartisan budget for 2011 that cut taxes -2.2%, slashed spending by $30 million, and reduced the workforce by 10%. ...more >>

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