Anant Nambiar was sworn in on January 1, 2026, as the legislator representing District 7 on the Westchester County Board of Legislators at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College in New York. District 7 includes Harrison, Rye, Rye Neck, Mamaroneck, and Larchmont.

A Democrat, Nambiar took the oath of office administered by Judge Anne E. Minihan. He becomes the first South Asian and Hindu County legislator to serve on the Board.

Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony, Nambiar highlighted the significance of Hindu tradition and its connection to the day of his inauguration.

“Thursdays are auspicious days to start new journeys,” he said, adding that it was a positive sign that both 2026 and his inauguration for the new role began on a Thursday, which was January 1.

Nambiar thanked his wife and three children for their support and encouragement throughout his campaign, noting that spending time with his family is the most enjoyable and important part of his life.

He also expressed gratitude to leaders who supported his candidacy, including George Latimer, Ken Jenkins, Catherine Parker, David Imamura, Vedat Gashi, Shelley Mayer, and Steve Otis, as well as dozens of district leads and chairs who campaigned alongside him.

“Your endorsement was clearly the most valuable asset I had and continuously relied upon to win voter support. Voters trusted me because you trusted me, so thank you for your belief,” he said.

Nambiar noted that he was elected by more than 68 percent of voters in his district, reflecting confidence in his commitment to “common sense leadership and logical decision making.”

“Being elected was the easy part, now the hard work begins to listen to my District’s residents, even the ones who didn’t vote for me, and start working on the hard problems that need fixing. That is the part I’m most excited about, working with my colleagues and Ken Jenkins and his team to do so,” he said. “I’m also proud to be the first South Asian and Hindu County legislator, joining David Imamura who was the first Asian legislator.”

He noted that approximately 8 percent of Westchester County’s population is Asian and said that at a time when immigrants are being targeted and negatively impacted, both he and Imamura are proud to represent a significant and influential community.

Nambiar, who was born in India and took the oath on the Bhagavad Gita, said he feels fortunate to serve the country, state, and county he now calls home.

“My family has lived in Westchester for 25 years and we love how we are accepted and loved here. We have always felt that we can truly by who we are – a mixture of our Indian, Canadian, American cultures. Across Westchester and my District, we all contribute in different ways to create our amazing community – by taking care of our families, by volunteering, by helping or serving others, by donating our energy or money,” he said.

According to Nambiar, the most valuable part of his public service has been the time spent addressing complex and meaningful issues affecting families, first on the Mamaroneck School Board, then on the Town Board, and now at the county level.

“I am very proud and excited to join the Board of Legislators and to represent both my District and my South Asian community. Thank you again for this honor,” he added. 

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