Michael Chameides
Fromer Supervisor, Columbia County Board of Supervisors
Together we improve programs, services, and resources that ensure everyone has the tools they need to care of themselves and help our community thrive.
Priorities
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Public Engagement
Encourage participation, discussion, and feedback by sharing news and organizing forums
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Improve Services
Improve the lives of all our residents through economic development, access to housing, workforce development, and related services
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Collaboration
Work with city and state officials and area organizations to create synergy and efficiency
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Strategic Opposition to the Status Quo
Build a coalition that calls for higher standards of government
Committees
I served on several Board of Supervisors committees and workgroups.
Public Transportation, Chair
Budget
Computer (Cyber Security)
County Government
Economic Development
Education
Emergency Medical Services
Finance
Occupancy Charge Review
Public Safety
Sequential Intercept Model Mapping (Harm Reduction)
Experience
Justice
- Recipient of the 2023 Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation Friend of Labor Award
- The Columbia County Sanctuary Movement recognized my effective advocacy for immigrants and named me a 5th Anniversary Honoree
- Work on rural-focused pro-democracy campaigns around the country
- Led voting rights campaign overturning a ban on student voting
- Fought for LGBTQ rights, criminal justice reform, and international human rights
- Endorsed by Upper Hudson Central Labor Council and 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers (2023)
Education
- Worked in higher education at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Bard College at Simon’s Rock
- Taught video and media production to high school and middle school age youth
- MA in Media Studies and BA in Philosophy and Gender Studies
Public Parks and Environment
- Worked locally to increase public parks, farmland, and better land use policy
- Worked on national campaigns to protect public health and reduce toxic waste and pollution