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
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- Total speaking time
- 0:12
- Avg per meeting
- 0:12
- Segments
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Top issues during term (6)(Taxes Budget)
Holiday Citizen Appreciation Parking
The city forgoes meter revenue on those Saturdays.
Vacant Ward 16 council seat
Lifeguard staffing shortage and wages
Raising lifeguard and manager wages would increase the seasonal payroll.
Charter Amendment Proposed on Filling Council Vacancies
VMware software subscription renewal
$65,057 for one year, sourced through a competitive contract at a lower price.
Bills stalled in committee
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Hudson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.
Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)
No votes found matching Taxes Budget.