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