Robert Rolison
Robert Rolison is an American detective 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 2016–2022 | |
| Preceded by | John Tkazyik |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Marist College |
Career
From 2003 to 2015, Rolison served on the Dutchess County Legislature as a representative, and was elected as chairman of the legislature[1] for the remainder of his time in the county government. He left to pursue Poughkeepsie mayorship and took office in 2016.[1] He was reelected in 2019.[2]
In 2022, Rolison announced a bid for State Senate District 39,[3] and flipped the seat to red after a victory margin of 6,738 votes.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Official Biography". New York State Senate.
- ^ "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".