Republican Maisano Joins George Latimer Administration As Commissioner

Longtime Republican County Legislator Jim Maisano has taken a job with the administration of Westchester County Executive George Latimer, requiring a special election to fill his District 11 seat, which covers New Rochelle and the Town of Pelham.

Jim Maisano joined Westchester County Executive George Latimer's administration on Friday, Feb. 16 as commissioner of Consumer Protection, setting up a special election in his county legislative district.
Photo Credit: *Photo courtesy of Jim Maisano*

Jon Craig

02/17/2018 5:30 a.m.

Maisano has been a county legislator for 20 years. More on him can be read by clicking here. Maisano was currently the longest-serving Republican on the county Board of Legislators.

Mainsano is the new commissioner of the county’s Department of Consumer Protection, it was announced at a Friday news conference.

Maisano, a lawyer, served as the BOL vice chairman from 2014-17. He’s also worked as a special counsel for state Senate Republicans. Latimer,, a Democrat, is a former state senator.

Once Maisano resigns his legislative seat. a special election must be held within 90 days under county law. Democrats hold a 12-5 majority on the county BOL.There are about twice as many registered Democrats living in Maisano's district than Republicans.

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