Episode 96: Twelve Years of Service: A Farewell Conversation with Legislators Boykin & Parker

This episode of Building Knowledge—recorded live at the BRI’s November 20, 2025 General Membership Meeting—features a special conversation with Westchester County Legislators Benjamin Boykin II and Catherine Parker as they complete their twelfth and final year on the Board of Legislators.They reflect on the biggest wins and toughest challenges in their districts, the accomplishments they’re most proud of, and how key issues—from environmental sustainability to Affordable and Workforce Housing—have evolved during their tenure. Boykin shares insights from his four years as Board Chair, while Parker highlights her leadership on clean water and flood mitigation.The discussion closes with a look ahead at Westchester’s most pressing future challenges—and how both hope their years of public service will be remembered.