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County thanks outgoing technical staff; Columbia EDC announces new president

Columbia County Board of Supervisors · June 16, 2026
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Summary

The board acknowledged Mike Tucker's final meeting and the Columbia Economic Development Corporation's incoming president, John Spampanato, who starts Monday; Tucker said he will remain through Sept. 30 to support the transition.

Chair and board members acknowledged Mike Tucker, who the chair said is at his last meeting in his technical role. Tucker spoke briefly, thanked the board for support, said he initially planned a four‑month stint that became 11 years, and said he will remain through Sept. 30 to ensure a smooth transition.

Board members said the selection committee chose John Spampanato, a Hudson native, to become the new president of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation; presenters said Spampanato will begin his duties on Monday. No formal vote on the appointment was recorded during the meeting minutes provided in the transcript.