Lois T. Bronz, District 8

Legislator Lois Taplin Bronz moved to Greenburgh in 1966 and was first elected the 8 th District’s County Legislator in 1993. Bronz’ election to serve as Chair of the Board for the 2002-2004 term was historically significant because she was the first woman and the first person of African descent to lead the Board of Legislators.

Bronz’ political career began in 1973 when she ran for the Greenburgh Town Board and served for sixteen years.

Ms. Bronz’ childhood in the volatile times of Huey Long’s Louisiana stirred in her a healthy curiosity in politics. She became an avid advocate for citizen participation. She became active in voter registration and founded the League of Good Government in New Orleans. She maintains her hallmark style of open, accessible representation and welcomes hearing from all Westchester constituents.

Legislator Bronz is most proud of her leadership in helping to get the landmark legislation passed that created the Westchester County Human Rights Commission. She is also gratified by her work in several important areas: her service for families addressing such issues as child abuse, domestic violence and childhood trauma in violent homes; her strong support for County acquisition of open spaces and parks; and her consistent advocacy for affordable housing and adult day care.

Legislator Bronz, a former math teacher in Greenburgh’s public schools, received her bachelor’s degree from Xavier University and a master’s degree in education from Wayne State University. Ms. Bronz is married to Chuck Bronz and has three grown children and four grandchildren.

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