Red Hook Ethics Board confirms officers, schedules Jan. ethics training for staff and board
January 09, 2026 | Red Hook, Dutchess County, New York
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Brenda Elsey, chair of the Town of Red Hook Ethics Board, called the board to order at 12:00 p.m. Friday and recorded attendance of Brenda Elsey (chair), Kevin Cavanaugh and Laura Roberts (new members), Sal Guido, Susan Simon (secretary) and liaison Jacob Testa.
Board members introduced the two new members and confirmed that all current members have completed the Ethics Board oath. The board also confirmed that Elsey will continue as chair and that Susan Simon will continue serving as secretary. The minutes note that the board roster on the town website has been updated to reflect current membership.
The board scheduled two Ethics Training presentations for town employees and board/committee members. The minutes list an in-person session on Jan. 23, 2026, noon–1 p.m., with lunch and a sign-in sheet to record attendance. A Zoom session is scheduled for Jan. 27, 2026, 7–8 p.m.; the minutes state the Zoom presentation will be recorded for the Ethics Training library. The minutes do not specify a time zone for the listed times, and they do not include verbatim quotes.
The board set a preparatory meeting for Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to prepare materials and logistics for the Jan. 23 presentation. At the end of the Dec. 19 meeting, Kevin Cavanaugh moved to adjourn; Laura Roberts seconded the motion, and the minutes record that all were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m.
No ordinances, resolutions, formal policy changes or contested items were recorded in the minutes; the entry is a procedural record of membership confirmations, scheduling and administrative housekeeping.
Board members introduced the two new members and confirmed that all current members have completed the Ethics Board oath. The board also confirmed that Elsey will continue as chair and that Susan Simon will continue serving as secretary. The minutes note that the board roster on the town website has been updated to reflect current membership.
The board scheduled two Ethics Training presentations for town employees and board/committee members. The minutes list an in-person session on Jan. 23, 2026, noon–1 p.m., with lunch and a sign-in sheet to record attendance. A Zoom session is scheduled for Jan. 27, 2026, 7–8 p.m.; the minutes state the Zoom presentation will be recorded for the Ethics Training library. The minutes do not specify a time zone for the listed times, and they do not include verbatim quotes.
The board set a preparatory meeting for Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to prepare materials and logistics for the Jan. 23 presentation. At the end of the Dec. 19 meeting, Kevin Cavanaugh moved to adjourn; Laura Roberts seconded the motion, and the minutes record that all were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m.
No ordinances, resolutions, formal policy changes or contested items were recorded in the minutes; the entry is a procedural record of membership confirmations, scheduling and administrative housekeeping.
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