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Conversations from the road
My wife urged me to record some of the conversations I have while walking door to door. I remember each and every one. It’s surprising...
cfoster@cfoster.com
Sep 28, 20233 min read
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Rotary Debate for Ward 2 (9/6/2023)
I am linking the Rotary Debate for Ward 2 held last week. To shortened the process - My intro is first and begins at 13:25 and my speech...
cfoster@cfoster.com
Sep 16, 20231 min read
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The difference between civility and lies
Civility – I keep hearing about this from my opponent. If I had a dime for every time the word was mentioned by her, I could have paid...
cfoster@cfoster.com
Sep 10, 20232 min read
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2023 Election - Balanced Legislation
Recently council has been pushed to pass legislation that would fund a Carbon Baseline Study. That isn't really where the issue ends....
cfoster@cfoster.com
Aug 18, 20232 min read
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2023 Election - Plans for Phase 2 / Downtown
I will start with some background. Honestly there is a lot of misinformation out there so it is good to start with baseline information. ...
cfoster@cfoster.com
Aug 10, 20234 min read
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City Council August 3rd, 2021
Only six in attendance. Ms Kowalski was absent. We had a public hearing, and second reading, on a charter change approved by voters in...
cfoster@cfoster.com
Aug 4, 20213 min read
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July 20th, 2021 Council Meeting Notes - DEI
Public Comments were extensive. While council meetings seldom have a specific purpose or focus, this meeting was the 3rd reading of Kate...
cfoster@cfoster.com
Jul 22, 20214 min read
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Residential Land Development Code 4/27/2021 Workshop
The agenda can be found below. https://hudson.granicus.com/DocumentViewer.php?file=hudson_43bc41866215ff0d5d1139b51bbc0f06.pdf&view=1...
cfoster@cfoster.com
Apr 30, 20216 min read
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City Council Meeting April 20th, 2021
6:30pm Early start for interviews. During the meeting we appointed Emily Anglewitz and Rich Warfield to the Board of Tax Review, and Jeff...
cfoster@cfoster.com
Apr 21, 20214 min read
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City Council Workshop 4/13/2021
We had an early start at 6:45 to interview candidates for AHRB. Next week will start early as well to interview the remainder of those...
cfoster@cfoster.com
Apr 14, 20215 min read
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April 6th 2021 City Council Meeting
It was nice to be in person again. Beth Bigham was remote via zoom because of recent travel and an abundance of caution for her fellow...
cfoster@cfoster.com
Apr 8, 20215 min read
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Phase 2 Research Discussion - April 6th
Tuesday night we had a workshop in addition to a council meeting. The workshop was to discuss initial ideas on research for Hudson,...
cfoster@cfoster.com
Apr 8, 20212 min read
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Owen Brown Road Underpass
On tonight’s consent agenda you will find item 21-33. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE...
cfoster@cfoster.com
Apr 6, 20212 min read
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City Council Meeting March 16th, 2021
Hal DeSaussure presided over the meeting as Bill Wooldredge typically takes vacation this time of year. We were told he will miss next...
cfoster@cfoster.com
Mar 18, 20217 min read
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Planning Commission meeting March 8th, 2021
Three items on the agenda. PC 2021-17 A Conditional Use request of a boarding kennel at 2461 Barlow Road (Parcel #3001097), located in...
cfoster@cfoster.com
Mar 11, 20213 min read
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City Council Meeting March 2nd, 2021
We started early at 6:45 for executive session discussions on an item reviewed by the economic incentive committee (see item 21-25, first...
cfoster@cfoster.com
Mar 3, 20217 min read
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February 23rd, 2021 City Council Workshop
Comments – Land Conservation Chamber of Commerce presentation Downtown (Phase 2) Survey RFP Discussion Tennis & Pickleball, Along with...
cfoster@cfoster.com
Feb 25, 20216 min read
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Council Workshop Update February 9th, 2021 - Phase 2 research
Other significant items include: General Fund overage potential uses Sidewalk and Trails Master Plan River Oaks dedication Phase 1 and 2...
cfoster@cfoster.com
Feb 12, 20217 min read
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City Council Meeting Feb 2nd, 2021
Important topics in discussion: Pickle-ball, Tennis, and Rec Centers Former High school (Middle school) renovation Hal DeSaussure...
cfoster@cfoster.com
Feb 5, 20215 min read
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January 26th, 2020 Workshop - Pickle ball, Pedestrians & Rec Centers
I think council is still going through the Master Plan itself. It is a big document and will take some time to fully digest. Not a lot of...
cfoster@cfoster.com
Jan 27, 20216 min read
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