Robert Rolison
Robert Rolison is an American law enforcement official and politician currently serving in the New York State Senate.
Robert Rolison | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Senate from the 39th District | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Julie Shiroishi |
| Mayor of Poughkeepsie | |
| In office January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | John Tkazyik |
| Succeeded by | Marc Nelson |
| Member of the Dutchess County Legislature | |
| In office 2003 – 2015 Chairman: 2010-2015 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lori Rolison |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Poughkeepsie, New York |
| Education | Marist College |
Career
Law Enforcement
In 1982, Rolison joined the Town of Poughkeepsie's police department and served for 12 years in the patrol division. He later worked as a detective for the department for 14 years.
Politics
From 2003 to 2015, Rolison served on the Dutchess County Legislature as a representative, and was elected as chairman of the legislature in 2010[1] for the remainder of his time in the county government. He left to pursue Poughkeepsie mayorship and took office in 2016.[1][2] He was reelected in 2019.[3]
In 2022, Rolison announced a bid for State Senate District 39,[4] and flipped the seat to red after a victory margin of 6,738 votes.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Official Biography". New York State Senate.
- ^ Schutzman, Nina (December 14, 2015). "Rolison Looks Forward to New Year, New Era in City". Poughkeepsie Journal.
- ^ "Rob Rolison Re-Elected: He Talks Bipartisanship and Moving Forward". Spectrum Local News. November 5, 2019.
- ^ "Rolison Announces Bid to Become State Senator". Mid Hudson News. May 23, 2022.
- ^ "2022 New York State Senate Election Results".