I currently serve as the 4th Ward Councilmember and would like to continue serving through 2026-2027. I have served as Alderman/Councilmember for four years, 2018-2019 and 2024-2025. In the past two years, I have been the Chair of both the City’s Conservation Advisory Council and the Finance Committee. I have…
Democratic Primary – Tuesday, June 24th
2025 Primary Election – Tuesday, June 24, 2025Hudson 4th Ward Residents – 401 State Street Early voting starts June 14th Early Voting Hours for the 2025 Primary Election: Saturday, June 14: 9 am – 5 pmSunday, June 15: 9 am – 5 pmMonday, June 16: 9 am – 5 pmTuesday, June 17: 12…
Letter to the City of Hudson’s Planning Board
Following is an updated letter I sent to the City’s Planning Board on May 29, 2025. The Mill Street area is the outlet for other nearby water sources. The City does not have the funds to remediate this issue in the future. To Hudson Planning Board Members, Thank you very…
Mill Street Lofts – Letter to the Planning Board
Dear Hudson Planning Board Members, 2/10/24 Thank you for your service and hard work. I am a 4th Ward City Council Member and I…
Voting Record ‘24
Attendance and Voting January ‘24 to January ‘25 These were the votes that were in some way “controversial” and for which we received the most public engagement. Most had to do with housing affordability and stability. This is how I voted and the reasons why. 2/20/24 Resolution Calling for a…
Thoughts Current Charter Reform Initiative
Hudson Renewed – Citizen’s Initiative for Charter Change While I am open to charter reform for Hudson, I do not agree with the approach to the ideation process or to the content of the proposed citizen’s initiative. New York State Law sets forth three paths to Charter Reform Quotes are…
City Budget Increases Almost $1M/year Over 5 Years
At the Finance Committee meeting in December, 2024, the City Treasurer, Heather Campbell reviewed the city’s budgets from 2020-2025. Over the five years, the budget has increased from $14.9M in 2020 to $19.7M in 2025. The document, posted here, on the city’s website, has an analysis of the budget increases…
Holidays at FASNY
Right before the holidays, I called BINGO at FASNY for the residents. There were about two to three dozen people who attended. The staff is amazing and the facilities are top notch.
Over $100K Secured in Grants for 2024
As Fourth Ward Councilmember and Chair of the City of Hudson’s Conservation Advisory Council (CAC), I am happy to announce that in one year, 2024, I have secured $107,500 of New York State Climate Smart and Clean Energy Community grants for the City of Hudson. Earlier this year, the City…
Why I’m Voting Against the City’s Budget
Hudson, As Fourth Ward Councilmember and Chair of the Finance Committee, I am voting against the City’s 2025 budget for the following reasons: What needs to be done: -Rich Volo