Michael Chameides

Columbia County Board of Supervisors, Hudson-3

Together we will improve programs, services, and resources that ensure a diverse and vibrant community.

Public Engagement

Encourage participation, discussion, and feedback by sharing news and organizing forums
Improve Services

Improve the lives of all our residents through economic development, access to housing, workforce development, and related services
Collaboration

Work with city and state officials and area organization to create synergy and efficiency
Strategic Opposition to the Status Quo

Build a coaltion that calls for higher standards of government

I serve on five Board of Supervisors Committees.

Stay up to date on issues and events.

E-NEWS

Led voting rights campaign overturning a ban on student voting
Led local campaigns for immigrant rights
Fought for LGBTQ rights, criminal justice reform, and international human rights

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 Students

Worked to build local activism and elect community leaders as chair of the Hudson City Democratic Committee (2015 - 2017)
Endorsed by Working Families Party, Hudson City Democratic Committee, and Upper Hudson Central Labor Council (2019)
Endorsed by Working Families Party, Hudson City Democratic Committee, Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation, and 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers (2017)

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

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