Justin Weaver

This interview was conducted with Justin Weaver at City Hall in Hudson, NY on Friday, June 27th, 2025. Justin was born and raised in Hudson and currently serves as Hudson’s Mayoral Aide. In his interview, Justin speaks about where he spent time as a kid, and the teachers and family members who shaped him. He also reflects on his role as the protector in his family—he grew up with four siblings, and is now an uncle of many nieces and nephews whom he loves. He muses about his Virgo nature, and the path that led him to his current position as the mayor’s aide.Justin also discusses local politics and the challenges Hudsonians face, namely around the drastically decreasing affordability of living in Hudson. He shares thoughts on how the neighborly feel of the city has changed, what youth in Hudson need today, and recounts some of his siblings’ memories of the Hudson Youth Center (formerly the Hudson Boys and Girls Club).His interview ends with a reflection on the loss of his former partner, and a willow tree by the waterfront that holds a special place in his heart. Justin closes by encouraging listeners to vote for Mayor Kamal Johnson in the upcoming 2025 general election, and sharing some of his personal dreams for Hudson, including rent control and a chance for families who have been displaced to return to the city.This interview would be of interest to those curious about growing up in Hudson in the 1980s and 1990s, education, Hudson youth, and local politics.