Robert Rolison | |
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Member of the New York State Senate from the 39th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
Preceded by | James Skoufis (redistricting) |
Mayor of Poughkeepsie | |
In office January 1,2016 –December 31,2022 | |
Preceded by | John Tkazyik |
Succeeded by | Marc Nelson |
Member of the Dutchess County Legislature | |
In office 2003 –2015 Chairman:2010-2015 | |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Lori Rolison |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Jay P. Rolison,Jr. |
Residence | Poughkeepsie,New York |
Education | Marist College |
Robert Rolison is a politician currently serving in the New York State Senate and a retired American law enforcement officer.
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.
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]
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