Get More Involved in the Process

Ever wanted to get more involved in Democratic politics?

Now is your chance.

The Hudson City Democratic Committee has two vacancies.

One of the vacant seats is representing Hudson's 4th Ward, and the other is representing the 5th Ward-2nd District. You do not necessarily have to reside in those districts but preference may be given to those who do.


A seat on the Hudson City Democratic Committee also conveys with it, a seat on the Columbia County Democratic Committee. Both the Hudson Committee and the County Committee each meet once a month in Hudson.

Requirements: You must be an enrolled Democrat and live in the City of Hudson.
No special knowledge of government or politics required. Just a desire to help build a stronger, more vibrant and more inclusive Democratic Party. Young people are particularly encouraged to apply

Duties: carry ballot petitions for candidates, help fundraise, attend at least 2 meetings per month and contribute your ideas energy and convictions to the discussion.

Please address letters of interest to hudsoncitydemocrats@gmail.com

Public Hearing on Waterfront Plan

 
Waterfront
Plan

Public
Hearing

This coming Wednesday, The Hudson Common Council will hold a public hearing on the Draft Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) and Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS).

On December 15th 2009, the Hudson Common Council passed a resolution accepting the Drafts. See previous report. This set in motion the next round in the process, the public comment phase.

The public hearing will take place:
Wednesday, January 20th at 7:00pm
at John L. Edwards School
360 State Street Hudson

NOTE!

There will be a discussion group with waterfront walk to review the LWRP and GEIS in advance of next Wednesday's public hearing.

on Sunday, January 17, 2pm

at Strongtree Coffee Bar

60 South Front Street (opposite the train station)

Read the LWRP and GEIS
You can download the Draft LWRP here.
You can download the Draft GEIS here.
Read more:
Scenic Hudson's Waterfront Planning Principles

Ellen Thurston Elected Majority Leader of 2010 Common Council

At the Democratic caucus held early this evening, the Democratic members of Hudson's Common Council elected Alderman Ellen Thurston as their new leader. She steps into the shoes filled the previous term by Alderman Wanda Pertilla.

Following the caucus, incoming Common Council President, Don Moore called the Common Council to order and commenced its organizational meeting where the Council formally reconstituted itself and approved committee assignments and rules of order for the coming term.  

Mr. Moore read a statement of direction which emphasized his commitment to the economic development of the city and county.

(Video of the meeting will be posted tomorrow).

The Hudson City Democratic Committee congratulates and thanks Alderman Thurston for putting herself forward for this important position. 

The committee also wishes to thank Alderman Pertilla for serving in the role last term. Her leadership has been crucial to bringing the renewed sense of purpose and civility that the Council now begins the 2010 term with.

Thank you to all of our 

elected officials for serving 

the people of Hudson 

and for making us 

proud to be

Hudson Democrats.

Hudson Swearing-In Ceremony

 
The swearing-in ceremony

for

Hudson
Elected Officials 
took place on

Saturday
January 2, 11am

at
Hudson City Hall

Read more in Register-Star