City of Hudson, Ohio
Government AdministrationOhio, United States51-200 Employees
The City of Hudson, Ohio, operates as a municipal government focused on serving residents and local businesses, with an emphasis on maintaining a high quality of life, a balanced tax base, historic preservation, and professional public service. It conducts its duties within Hudson, a Northeast Ohio city located between Akron and Cleveland, noted for its education system and historic neighborhoods. The government describes itself as fiscally responsible and professional in its volunteer and public-service activities. A core element of Hudson's strategy is Velocity Broadband, a city-owned fiber network delivering high-speed internet and voice services to local businesses and households along its fiber route. The city has received international recognition for its urban-technology initiatives, including distinctions from the Intelligent Communities Forum as a Top7 Intelligent Community in 2019 and a consecutive Smart21 Community. This recognition reflects an emphasis on using information and communications technology to improve public services and community outcomes.