Boykin Named President of NYS Association of Counties

The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) has announced the Honorable Benjamin Boykin II as its new President. This appointment recognizes Boykin’s extensive experience and dedicated service in local government and finance. To commemorate this major accomplishment, Westchester County has released a video of Boykin discussing his vision and goals as the new President of NYSAC.

The video can be viewed here:

Boykin, a member of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, was re-elected in November 2023 to his sixth term representing District 5, which includes most of White Plains, all of Scarsdale and West Harrison. Boykin was elected Chairman of the Board of Legislators in January 2018 and January 2020. Under his leadership, the Board became the most diverse in Westchester County history, with an increased number of people of color and a female majority for the first time. His chairmanship was noted for the passage of groundbreaking legislation and the successful navigation of the County through the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most severe health crises in over a century. During this time, the Board also celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Boykin is a Phi Beta Kappa accounting graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received his MBA with honors from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University. With over 50 years of experience as a financial executive and 50 years as a CPA, Boykin’s professional background has significantly influenced his approach to governance and fiscal responsibility. As a 34-year resident of White Plains, his commitment to his community is both personal and professional.