Two women in Westchester
are making history in politics.
In honor of Women's History
Month, News 12’s Nadia Rizzo spoke to legislators
Catherine Borgia and Nancy Barr. They were elected as chair and vice
chair of the county Board of Legislators in January.
Both positions have been previously held by women, but this is
the first time both are occupied by women at the same time.
Borgia and Barr see themselves as leaders who want to listen to ideas
and find solutions.
"I think the leadership style is a little bit different. Certainly my
leadership style is flatter, less hierarchical,” says Borgia.
"I think people here think of me as somebody
who sort of bridges the gap," says Barr.
Borgia is only the second woman to serve as chair. The late Lois Bronz
chaired the board 20 years ago for one term.