San Ramon City Council To Discuss Mayor's Future Following Stroke

SAN RAMON, CA - The San Ramon City Council will receive an update at their Tuesday night meeting on the status of Mayor Dave Hudson, who has taken an extended leave since suffering a stroke in January.

The agenda item is listed simply as “Discussion and Direction Regarding Status of the Mayor.”

Hudson fell ill on Jan. 30 following a trip to Washington, D.C., according to an email from the city. The following day, Interim City Manager Steven Spedowfski informed the public that Hudson had suffered a stroke, but was “doing well and currently in recovery.” Vice Mayor Mark Armstrong has been assuming the duties of the mayor since then.

Hudson, the longest-serving member of the current city council, comfortably won re-election to mayor against two challengers in November. He has served as mayor since 2020, and served on the city council for a total of 25 years.

The council will also hear the Arts Advisory Committee’s Annual Report, and consider adjusting fees and charges for various municipal services for the upcoming fiscal year. A public hearing on the matter is also scheduled for April 25.

See here for the agenda and here for the agenda packet. The meeting will take place at San Ramon City Hall Tuesday at 7 p.m. It will also livestream on the city’s YouTube channel.