Rob Rolison is seeking reelection to represent District 39 in the New York State Senate. Before he was elected to the Senate in 2022, he served as Mayor of the City of Poughkeepsie and Chairman of the Dutchess County Legislature. He has spent over two decades representing his Hudson River Valley community in government, including advancing environmental preservation and clean water initiatives in the region. As mayor, he established the “Hudson 7” a pioneering intermunicipal council aiming to preserve water quality in the Hudson River watershed for residents who rely on it for drinking water. Senator Rolison supports zero-emissions energy generation initiatives, emphasizing the need to make these changes affordable for residents by providing incentives for homeowners. He also advocates for increasing funding for the $425 million Environmental Protection Fund to $500 million to continue progress toward natural resource protection and environmental conservation goals. If reelected, he plans to push for more investment in waste management projects, including a Waste-to-Energy facility, and will continue to prioritize environmental protection and sustainable energy development for the Hudson River Valley and beyond…Read Endorsement
