Hello my name is Randall Martin. Please sign this petition to support me for
Columbia County Supervisor for the 1st Ward in Hudson. With a deep
commitment to community engagement and a strong record of public service, I
am confident in my ability to effectively serve and represent the residents of the
1st Ward.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of serving in numerous leadership
and advisory roles within our community including:
• Former Board Member of Albany NAACP
• Former Chair and Founding Member of Heart of Catskill (early version of
the Village of Catskill Chamber of Commerce)
• Chair of the Catskill Community Center
• Board Member Emeritus of Operation Unite
• Former Chair and Vice Chair of the Hudson Housing Authority
• Former Member of the Hudson Community Development and Planning
Agency (HCDPA)
• Member of the Hudson Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI)
Committee
• Former Chair and Vice Chair of the Hudson Democrats
• Former 5th and 1st Ward Democratic Committeeman
• Founding member of CD19 Indivisible
• Present Member of the Hudson Industrial Development Agency (IDA)
• Present Member of the Hudson Planning Board.
I am a local resident and business owner who has many local employees. I am proud to have been recognized for the 2022 Martin Luther King Community Service Award as well as the 2024 Shiloh Baptist Church "Friend of Shiloh Award,". which reflect my ongoing dedication to fostering equity, inclusion, and growth within our community.
As Columbia County Supervisor, I aim to bring my extensive experience and
passion for community development to address the needs and aspirations of the
1st Ward. My focus will include advocating for affordable housing, advancing
economic opportunities, and ensuring transparent and accountable governance for
all residents.