VIDEO STATEMENT FROM BOL CHAIR CATHERINE BORGIA
Chairwoman Catherine Borgia issued a video statement in response to reports regarding the termination of a former employee. In addition to the statement, the Chair has also shared a copy of a letter addressed to the Chief of the White Plains Division for the US Attorney’s Office.
The link to the video statement can be found here: https://vimeo.com/818888076.
VIDEO TRANSCRIPT
“I’m Catherine Borgia, Chair of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, and I’m here to address the matter of the Board’s terminated employee. As Chair, I am responsible for all staff at the Board.
When it was brought to my attention that the Board received the first email about the employee’s actions, I immediately referred it to the Westchester County Department of Public Safety.
As a mother of daughters, I took this matter very seriously.
At the time, Public Safety was unable to substantiate the claim that a video existed.
While the video investigation was occurring, the employee was removed from public facing duties.
When the April 13 video was released, I immediately terminated the employee-that day.
The allegations are very serious and I referred the matter to the FBI, as it involves New York State and New Jersey jurisdictions. I learned the FBI Safe Streets Task Force is investigating.
This is a serious matter, and I am limited as to what I can say while the investigations are occurring.
I thank you for your time, and I want you to know I am always acting with the best intentions to do what is right for Westchester County Residents.
