Who governs the Village of
Kinderhook?
The Village of
Kinderhook is governed by an elected Village Board
consisting of a mayor and four trustees. Like many rural
areas of the nation, these are not professional politicians,
nor are they professional administrators. In the American
tradition of citizen government, they are regular folks who
believe that they have something to give back to their home
community. Beyond the elected members of the Board, the
Village has four paid employees who run the day-to-day
operations of the Village. Business is conducted at the
Village Hall, located at 6 Chatham Street. The Village Board
meets at 7:30 P.M. on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
The Village
Board depends on volunteer committees to review subdivision
plans, consider environmental matters, conduct public
hearings on zoning issues, and coordinate recreational
activities. These volunteers contribute to the quality of
life in Kinderhook by giving their time and energy to
benefit our community. See the monthly calendar for the
meeting dates and times for the Planning Board, the Zoning
Board of Appeals, the Recreation Commission, and the
Historic Preservation Commission. All of these groups are
appointed by the Village Board. |
