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Aug 21, 2026

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Charter Amendments Head to Hudson Ballot

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Briefing

Jul 21, 2026

Voters to Decide Natural Gas Aggregation

Council approved, 6-1, placing an opt-out natural gas aggregation program before voters. If approved, the program would allow Hudson to arrange natural gas purchasing for participating customers, while allowing customers to decline participation.

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

Hudson Pauses New Data Center Approvals

Council approved a six-month freeze on establishing, expanding, or approving data centers while it studies zoning, utility capacity, water and electricity needs, and noise restrictions. Council may extend the freeze for another six months by motion.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Council Rescinds Prior Censures

Hudson City Council voted 6-1 to rescind and vacate its prior censures of former Councilmember Nicole Kowalski, adopted in 2022 and 2024.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Short-Term Rental Changes Postponed

Council postponed proposed short-term rental changes until September 15, 2026, on a 6-1 vote. The council also approved bidding for materials for the second year of Hudson’s fiber-to-the-home build-out.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Council Approves City Legal Services Agreement

Hudson City Council approved Resolution 26-84 in a 4-3 vote, authorizing the city manager to proceed with city solicitor, assistant city solicitor, and special counsel legal services.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Hudson Approves Fiber Project Outreach Contract

Council approved a $54,000 marketing, branding, and public-engagement contract for the city’s expanding Fiber-to-the-Home project by a 6-1 vote. The work will support resident outreach and customer education as fiber service expands into residential neighborhoods.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Council Approves Clinton Crossing Planning Contract

Council unanimously authorized a professional services contract with RDL Architects to create a downtown development concept site plan for the Clinton Crossing property.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Council Advances Flooding and Bridge Projects

Council approved authorizations for the Jesse Drive stormwater pond modifications, pedestrian bridge repairs and replacement, and pickleball court lighting. The lighting project will use $155,357 in donated funds for six courts in 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Hudson Approves $266,000 Broadband Equipment Purchase

Council approved a $266,000 purchase of customer equipment for Velocity Broadband, with six votes in favor and one abstention. The equipment will support delivery of the city’s broadband service.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

South Darrow zoning decision delayed

Council postponed action on proposed Zoning District 11 along the South Darrow Road Corridor until May 19, 2026. The measure was not approved at this meeting after residents and council members said the proposal needed more work.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council Bans Concealed Handguns in City Buildings

City Council passed an ordinance prohibiting concealed handguns in city buildings by a 5-1 vote. Council also postponed proposed South Darrow Road zoning changes and a gazebo renovation resolution to March 3, 2026, while approving stormwater easements for future system access.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Hudson Approves More Pedestrian Safety Funding

Hudson City Council approved an additional $127,884.34 for Downtown Pedestrian Phase 2, including curb ramps, sidewalk construction on South Main Street, and pedestrian-signal upgrades along State Route 91 and State Route 303.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Hudson Advances Franklin Street Improvements

Council approved authorization to seek bids and contract for a Franklin Street project adding a 5-foot-wide sidewalk and replacing the waterline between Aurora Street and the Middle School. The consent agenda also approved an agreement with the Hudson City School District for cooperation and cost sharing on the sidewalk installation.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Hudson Pauses Growth Allocation System

Council voted 7-0 not to implement Hudson’s Growth Management Residential Development Allocation System during 2026 because there was no appreciable population change. The system remains in place and could be used in a future year.

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Briefing

Dec 17, 2025

Council advances 3.5-mill levy question

Council approved submitting voters a ballot question to renew an existing 2.9-mill levy and increase it by 0.6 mill, for a total of 3.5 mills above the 10-mill limitation. The measure passed 6-0, with one abstention.

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Briefing

Dec 9, 2025

Council appoints Ward 2 representative

Council appointed Dan White to fill Hudson’s Ward 2 vacancy by a 4-1 vote, with Skylar Sutton voting no.

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Briefing

Dec 3, 2025

Council Authorizes Oak Grove Inclusive Playground

Hudson City Council unanimously authorized the City Manager to seek bids and contracts for an all-inclusive playground at Oak Grove Park, including equipment, installation, and surfacing, with specified costs to be reimbursed by the Hudson Community Foundation.

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Briefing

Nov 26, 2025

Hudson Approves 2026 Budget and Road Changes

Council unanimously adopted Hudson’s 2026 budget and, as amended, its 2026–2030 Five-Year Plan. Council also approved lowering the Hines Hill Road speed limit from 45 mph to 35 mph by a 4–1 vote.

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Briefing

Nov 19, 2025

Council postpones assisted-living zoning changes

Council postponed Ordinance 25-110, which would remove assisted living, continuing-care retirement communities, and institutional residential uses from commercial-focused districts, by a 4-0 vote with one abstention. The item was scheduled for further discussion at the December 9 workshop and December 16 meeting.

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Briefing

Oct 21, 2025

Council Advances Library Levy Ballot Issue

Council approved a resolution to place a library levy on the May 5, 2026 ballot, renewing the existing 2.9-mill levy and proposing a 0.6-mill increase for a total of 3.5 mills.

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Briefing

Oct 7, 2025

Hudson Restricts Kennels in District 2

City Council approved an amended ordinance prohibiting kennels in District 2 by a 5-2 vote. Council also approved financing measures, including up to $31 million for a new Public Works facility and up to $7.1 million for a new bus maintenance and salt storage facility.

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Briefing

Sep 23, 2025

Council Advances Library Levy Ballot Measure

Council forwarded a resolution declaring the necessity of a library levy, allowing the measure to proceed toward the May 5, 2026 ballot. The council also forwarded a proposed 90-day pause on certain private Planning Commission applications for further consideration on October 7, 2025.

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Briefing

Sep 16, 2025

Hudson Authorizes Low-Speed Vehicle Use

Council adopted rules allowing low-speed, under-speed, utility vehicles and mini-trucks in Hudson by a 7-0 vote. Council also approved accepting tax rates and levies, authorized applications for transportation grant funding, and approved advertising bids for the Hudson Drive waterline and City Hall water-service project.

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Briefing

Sep 2, 2025

Council Advances Road and Broadband Projects

Council approved a $162,971.56 contract for safety improvements along W. Streetsboro Street, including pavement striping, signs, and curb ramps. The consent agenda also advanced preliminary engineering for the Hines Hill Road grade separation project, while an ordinance authorizing borrowing for expanded residential broadband received its first reading.

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