Council Member, Ward 18· 2026-09-21–2027-01-04; appointed to Pam Burka's vacated seat: the WCHS-TV report of Burka's resignation and Hudson's first appearance in council minutes bracket the appointment; end per Ballotpedia John_Gianola page cycle end
Jessica Hudson
Charleston
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 1
- Total speaking time
- 0:12
- Avg per meeting
- 0:12
- Segments
- 3
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Top issues during term (3)(Public Safety)
New fire station alert system
$236,172.75 total, funded partly by a $52,000 budget amendment.
Copper and scrap-metal theft reporting requirements
Copper thefts hit landlords, homeowners, and businesses with repair costs, though exact figures weren't given.
Youth Violence and Community Safety Concerns Raised
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Hudson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.