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
Recusal from Good Cause Eviction
I chose to recuse myself from the Good Cause Eviction vote because I am a landlord. Since the majority of my income is from long-term rentals, I have a large personal interest in this legislation. I do not think it is right or ethical that I weigh in on the…
CMH Union Negotiations – Why you should Care and How to Help
Why you should care: *Negotiations between the union and CMH have been going on for months. Concessions have been made by the union and the hospital is still not budging. *Many staff members are not paid a living wage and can not afford the health care they are providing themselves….