John Mason is reporting in the Register Star Hudson officials are considering legal action against the Columbia County Board of Elections if it continues to refuse to re-register voters into what the city considers the proper election districts. According to Columbia County Board of Elections Democratic Commissioner Virginia Martin, there are people living in Hudson's Third and Fourth wards who should be voting in the Fifth Ward. Martin said the board had been supplied a survey by city attorney Carl Whitbeck Jr. that clearly supports the claim. She has recommended to Common Council that a change be made. However, Republican Commissioner Jason Nastke disagrees and Martin can do nothing without his approval. Nastke said information has been presented that puts the survey results in dispute. He believes any decision around the redrawing of election districts should be a "transparent, fair and open process." Nastke has requested an opinion from the county attorney. At a meeting of the Common Council, Tue., Jun. 16, Council President Don Moore suggested legal action could be in the offing. Whitbeck will contact Nastke and report back to the council at a special meeting June 25. Read the full story in the Register Star.