George
Latimer

George Latimer is an experienced leader who has centered environmental policies throughout his political career as a member of the New York state Legislature and Westchester County executive.

Latimer was born and raised in New York. He earned his bachelor’s in history and theology from Fordham University and later a master’s in public administration from New York University. After graduating, he worked as a housing coordinator, setting up Section 8 housing in Mount Vernon, New York, and later as a marketing executive in the hospitality industry. In 1991, Latimer was elected to serve on the Westchester County Board of Legislators, where he represented the 7th District for 12 years. He was then elected to the New York State Assembly, where he served for seven years, followed by four years in the state Senate. In 2017, Latimer was elected as county executive of Westchester County. In this role, Latimer invested over $20 million in electric vehicle infrastructure and completed the electrification of Westchester County public bus fleets. He also promoted renewable energy and environmental equity.

As a representative, Latimer will advocate for policies that invest in clean energy, promote electric vehicles, and safeguard our planet for future generations.

Latimer joins the U.S. House after defeating Republican candidate Miriam Flisser in the general election. He fills the seat held by former Representative Jamaal Bowman, who Latimer defeated in the Democratic primary and who earned a 99% lifetime score on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard.

 “Climate change is an urgent threat with long-term repercussions, which demands immediate and decisive action to safeguard our future.” – George Latimer For Congress