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Westchester County Legislator

District 4

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2 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A county legislator is one of 17 members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, which adopts the county budget and local laws and confirms county appointments.

John J. Campobasso

Republican, Conservative

The gist

No documented position found.

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Vedat GashiOfficial portrait — Westchester County Board of Legislators

Vedat Gashi

DemocraticIncumbent

County legislator; attorney

The gist

  • Led a bill equipping county police with EpiPens.In office
  • Supports prevailing wages on county-leased construction projects.In office
  • Opposes Con Edison's proposed utility rate hikes.In office
  • Supports closing a loophole in the county's flavored-vape ban.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. Led a bill equipping county police with EpiPens.

    New Law To Equip County Police Officers With Epipens For Allergy Emergencies

    Government record · Westchester County Board of Legislators · westchesterlegislatorsny.gov

    “he spearheaded a bipartisan bill, which is co-sponsored by every Legislator on the Board.”
  2. Supports prevailing wages on county-leased construction projects.

    Board Passes Wage Protections for County Construction Workers

    Government record · Westchester County Board of Legislators · westchesterlegislatorsny.gov

    “every worker on that job deserves fair pay—regardless of whether the building is owned or leased by the County”
  3. Opposes Con Edison's proposed utility rate hikes.

    The Westchester County Board of Legislators and Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins Join State and City Leaders in Calling on the Public Service Commission to Reject Con Edison's Rate Hikes

    Government record · Westchester County Board of Legislators · westchesterlegislatorsny.gov

    “reject these rate hikes and protect our residents”
  4. Supports closing a loophole in the county's flavored-vape ban.

    Board Closes Loophole in Flavored Vape Ban

    Government record · Westchester County Board of Legislators · westchesterlegislatorsny.gov

    “This measure closes an enforcement gap and gives our public health officials another tool to hold retailers accountable.”

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