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Hudson council approves amended ordinance creating process for elected officials to carry concealed handguns in some city buildings
Summary
On Aug. 19, 2025, Hudson City Council passed Ordinance 25-91 (amending codified ordinance section 672.02) by a 4–3 vote after adopting a Kowalski amendment that limits carrying to elected City of Hudson officials who are licensed and who notify city authorities; opponents said the change raises safety and transparency concerns.
Hudson City Council voted 4–3 on Aug. 19, 2025, to pass Ordinance 25-91, an amendment to codified ordinance section 672.02 that implements a process for certain people to carry concealed handguns in some city government buildings in order to comply with state law.
The ordinance was amended on the council floor by Councilor Mrs. Kowalski, who proposed language narrowing who may carry: "any building that is a government facility of this city ... unless that person a) is an elected City of Hudson official, b) is either a licensee or qualified adult authorized under state law to carry a concealed handgun, and c) has provided notice of their intent to carry to the chief of police, the city manager, and council president." The amendment also designates records…
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