City of Hudson, New York · Common Council

Common Council, Special Meeting Draft

Monday, December 22, 2025

Length
4:23
Sections
3
Meeting type
Special Meeting
Governing body
Common Council

At a glance

The Common Council held a special meeting Sunday, December 22, to approve the 2026 sidewalk improvement district budget and assessment roll. The vote passed unanimously with no public comment. The meeting lasted under five minutes. Council President Margaret Morris said it would be her last special meeting called as president.

0101:21

Roll Call and Opening

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. All members were present.

Key points

  • Council President Margaret Morris called the special meeting to order at approximately 6:30 PM
  • All council members present: Belton, Daskaloudi, Merante, Morris, Purnhagen, Roberts, Rony, Sarowar, Volo
Who spokeMargaret Morris · Council President
0203:03

2026 Sidewalk Improvement District Budget

The Council voted unanimously to approve the 2026 sidewalk improvement district budget and assessment roll.

Key points

  • Gary Purnhagen introduced the resolution; Dewan Sarowar seconded
  • No public comment
  • Passed 9-0 on roll call vote
Who spokeGary Purnhagen · 1st Ward CouncilmemberDewan Sarowar · 2nd Ward Councilmember
Next

The 2026 sidewalk improvement district budget is approved. No further action required.

0304:08

Adjournment

Council President Morris adjourned the meeting after thanking members and stating she would not call another special meeting.

Key points

  • Morris said this would be her last special meeting called as president
  • Dewan Sarowar moved to adjourn, seconded by multiple members
  • Meeting adjourned by unanimous consent
Who spokeMargaret Morris · Council PresidentDewan Sarowar · 2nd Ward Councilmember

About this page

FUTURE HUDSON is an experiment in civic engagement: every public meeting of the City of Hudson since January 2026, transcribed and made readable, so any resident can follow what the city is deciding without attending every meeting. This page covers one meeting; see the full archive.

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