Robert Rolison

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Robert Rolison
Member of the
Dutchess County
Legislature
In office
2003 – 2015
Chairman: 2010-2015
Personal details
Political party
Jay P. Rolison, Jr.
ResidencePoughkeepsie, New York
EducationMarist 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 and 14 additional years as a detective.

Politics

From 2003 to 2015, Rolison served on the Dutchess County Legislature as a county legislator, serving as chairman of the legislature from 2010[1] to 2015.

From 2016 to 2022 he served as mayor of the city of

Poughkeepsie.[1][2][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

  1. ^ a b "Official Biography". New York State Senate.
  2. ^ Schutzman, Nina (December 14, 2015). "Rolison Looks Forward to New Year, New Era in City". Poughkeepsie Journal.
  3. ^ "Rob Rolison Re-Elected: He Talks Bipartisanship and Moving Forward". Spectrum Local News. November 5, 2019.
  4. ^ "Rolison Announces Bid to Become State Senator". Mid Hudson News. May 23, 2022.
  5. ^ "2022 New York State Senate Election Results".