The Register-Star Endorses Don Moore for Common Council President

"The city needs someone at the helm of the Common Council that can keep control over the differing personalities on the Common Council. We feel that Moore is the person for the job. A job that he will commit to like it is a full-time job to make sure all the aldermen are informed on issues and resolutions before it’s time for a vote. Moore’s plans to help the city become more economically sound and viable are good ones. They demonstrate that he has a great understanding of how many of the issues that the city faces are intertwined. While Porreca may have experience from being on the Common Council, we feel that Moore’s breadth of experience from his volunteerism and work experience will serve him well as the leader of the Common Council...We recommend Hudson voters elect Moore as their next Common Council president."

Common Council President Race Has 2 and the Endorsement.
Also Check Out Don Moore's Candidate Profile and his Blog- Hudson Outlook.
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David Franck Receives Register-Star Endorsement Over 5th Ward Incumbents

In a major coup, David Franck has received the only endorsement in the race for 5th Ward Alderman from the Register-Star.  

His opponents in the race are eight-term Alderman Robert Donahue and six-term Alderman Richard Goetz.  The paper did not endorse either of the incumbents.

"In our interview with Franck, he said he was running because he said he feels you can’t complain unless you’re willing to be part of the process. He takes issue with the fact that Goetz is away for months at a time, leaving the ward without adequate representation. Franck cares about the big issues facing Hudson such as job growth and the tax burden, but also is aware of the smaller issues, such as public safety. It is this kind of broad view that we believe will serve the residents of the Fifth Ward well. Voters in the Fifth Ward should cast their vote for Franck."

Check out Three Run in the 5th Ward and the Endorsement.
Read David Franck's Candidate Profile.
See Also: Backs Moore, Franck.

Register-Star Endorses Supervisor William Hughes in the 4th Ward

"Hughes first served the Fourth Ward as an alderman and is running for a second term as supervisor because he enjoys being an advocate for the people of Hudson. He is proud of being one of the most vocal opponents to the county’s plan to move DSS out of the city. Once Hughes gets involved in an issue, he doesn’t let go....Hughes’ passion for the city and its residents is obvious to anyone that comes in contact with him."

See Supervisor Hughes' Candidate Page, read the Register-Star's Endorsement.  See also: Supervisor Hughes Blog

Supervisor Edward Cross III Endorsed by Register-Star

"When talking with Cross the commitment to his ward and the city as a whole is obvious. He always uses the words “us” and “we” when referring to the issues that affect the ward and city. He said that housing for the homeless must be in the city so that access to the services they need is easier...Cross has a strong grasp of the issues and knows the impact that his vote has on the city’s residents. He has served the city well over the years and we believe he will continue to do so."

See Rev. Cross' Candidate Page. Read the Endorsement.

Hudson Library Ballot Proposition

UPDATE: 

The Library Budget Propositions
 The ballot measures in Hudson and Greenport are independent. 
Hudson's passes. Greenport's fails.•

The library budget proposition was approved 

by Hudson Voters. 

Yes 472   No 208

Hudson’s property tax contribution to the library will increase from $48,000 to $120,000 a year.

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 It was narrowly defeated in Greenport.

Yes 414  No 432

Had it passed, Greenport’s contribution to the library would have increased from $5,500 to $16,500 annually.

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Original Post

Photo courtesy Historic Hudson

Library Ballot Proposition

to be voted on 

November 3rd.

The Hudson Supervisor, 5th Ward Alderman and Common Council President races aren't the only things on the ballot on November 3rd

The Hudson Area Library has placed a Ballot Proposition on the ballot this November 3rd. The great people at the Library have asked us to get the word out about it and to encourage people to vote yes.

For the City of Hudson, the average assessment is $108,000. Hudson homeowners would be asked, on average, to pay an additional $2 a month ($24 per year) to help support the Library. This will bring the total community-based funding the Library will receive from City homeowners to $120,000.

They have put together a web page explaining what the measure will and will not do. Check it out and make up your mind before you hit the voting booth.

If you approve the propositions, the Hudson Area Library will be able to:

• Extend library hours
• Enhance staffing for our children’s programs and activities
• Enhance staffing to help all of our patrons
• Add to our collections—especially new adult fiction books
• Increase public computer access and create a space just for adult users
• Extend the History Room hours
• Clean up and brighten the library by hiring a professional cleaning service
• Get out into the community more to let everyone know about our great programs and services

If the propositions do not pass, the Library will be forced to make substantial cuts to its programs and services including:

• No new materials purchases—no new books, CDs, DVDs, computer programs, periodical subscriptions
• Cut programs for children and seniors
• Cut hours—Library will only be open 35 hours per week
• Institute a fee for all inter-Library loans
• Severely curtail access and possibly close the History Room
• Reduce staff even further which will adversely impact how much we can help with research, computer access and job search assistance. 

Find out more at the Library's ballot prop special web page.

If you agree that you would like to support the library, sign their petition.

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