Westchester County Celebrates Women In Government​

WHITE PLAINS, NY — County Executive George Latimer said he's extremely proud of Westchester’s diverse workforce — especially those who are women working in County government.

His administration consists of a vast majority of high-ranking women professionals, more than any past administration, who have done an exemplary job for Westchester County, according to a spokesperson.

These women hold positions such as director of operations, director of communications and director of economic development, as well as serving as commissioners and deputy commissioners for county departments.

Throughout the video series, Westchester County Government has profiled women who are providing key leadership for the county. Each woman has their own story to tell, and each one has overcome various obstacles to achieve their success.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said that all of the women that people will learn about this month joined his administration because they believed their background and perspective could help ensure a better life for the people of Westchester County.

"As professionals and as successful women in county government, I am proud of each and every one of them for their steadfast commitment towards improving the county we all love to call home,” he said.

[Watch this video on Latimer’s Deputy Director of Operations, Emily Saltzman.]

According to the county, Saltzman has spent most of her 30-year professional career in politics and government, working for both Governor Mario Cuomo and Governor Andrew Cuomo prior to joining Latimer’s administration. In her role as deputy director of operations, Saltzman is able to combine her love of Westchester with serving the people of the County. She says it is easy to work on a team full of talented women alongside Latimer, because he truly knows the needs and concerns of all of his constituents, regardless of which community they come from.