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…
Author: Rich "Trixie" Volo
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…
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…
Letter to the Planning Board Regarding the Mill Street Project
I sent the following letter to the members of the Planning Board. I attended the 2.5-hour plus planning board meeting on Sept.10, and added that this CITY property is being sold to a developer without any input from the community. There is not one person on Mill Street that wants…
My Statement Regarding the HHA Project
by Rich Volo As per the grant application, the developers and the HHA need to have a public hearing. I do not feel that the Hudson community had a proper public hearing on this project. A public hearing needs to be publicized with enough lead time. If the public had…