WHITE PLAINS – Westchester County legislators Tuesday night approved spending $5 million to buy a building in Ardsley to house the county’s 1,600 new electronic voting machines.

Under the Help American Vote Act, Washington has placed the care and storage of voting machines with each county.

Westchester lawmakers also approved a $7 million bond to refurbish the 85,000 square foot building at 450 Saw Mill River Road.   

“This property offers the lowest cost per square foot of all the properties considered and is our best option,” said Jose Alvarado, chairman of the Budget and Appropriations Committee.