Robert Rolison
Robert Rolison | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Senate from the 39th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | James Skoufis (redistricting) |
| 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 |
| Relatives | Jay P. Rolison, Jr. |
| Residence | Poughkeepsie, New York |
| Education | Marist College |
Robert Rolison is a politician currently serving in the New York State Senate and a retired American law enforcement officer.
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".