Hudson Phone Directory

The Hudson phone directory gives you direct access to city government, police, utilities, and public service contacts in this Summit County community north of Akron. Hudson is a mid-size city with a well-organized local government that offers several unique services including its own public power utility and broadband provider. This phone directory page pulls together the key numbers, links, and resources you need to reach Hudson offices and request public records. Whether you need to contact the police about a report, check on a utility bill, or look up property records through the county, the information below will get you where you need to go.

Hudson City Hall Phone Directory

Hudson City Hall is at 27 E. Main Street, Hudson, OH 44236. The main phone number is (330) 342-1800. Office hours are Monday through Friday during standard business hours. The mayor's office, finance department, building and zoning, engineering, and other key departments operate from city hall and nearby city buildings.

The Hudson city website is a solid resource for finding phone numbers and department contacts. Each department has its own page with staff names, direct phone numbers, and email addresses. The site also has online forms, meeting agendas, and council minutes. You can use the site to look up city ordinances, view budget documents, and access other public records without leaving home. For anything you cannot find online, a call to the main line at (330) 342-1800 will get you to the right person.

Public records in Hudson are available to anyone under Ohio's public records law. Under ORC 149.43, you can request records from any city department. No form is required. No ID is needed. And you do not have to give a reason for your request. The city must respond promptly. Most requests are handled in a few business days.

The screenshot below shows the Hudson city website where you can find department contacts and city services.

Browse the Hudson city website for department phone numbers, staff directories, online services, and public meeting schedules.

Hudson Police Phone Directory

The Hudson Police Department is at 36 S. Oviatt Street, Hudson, OH 44236. Chief Perry Tabak leads the department. For non-emergency calls, use the department's main line. Emergency calls go to 911. The records division handles requests for police reports, crash reports, and other law enforcement documents.

Getting police records in Hudson works the same way as anywhere else in Ohio. Call the records division or visit the station during business hours. Give them your case number or enough details to find the file. Crash reports are usually available within a few days of the incident. Incident reports and arrest records follow a similar timeline. If a case is still under investigation, the department can hold back the file under the law enforcement investigatory record exception in ORC 149.43. Once the case closes, the records become available.

Some info gets removed from police records before they go out. Social Security numbers, victim phone numbers, and certain personal details are redacted. Juvenile records are sealed under state law. Body camera footage may be available in some situations, but it can take longer to process since staff need to review and potentially cut out exempt material. Fees for copies depend on the type and length of the report. Simple crash reports usually cost just a few dollars.

The Hudson Police Department has its own section on the city website with contact details for each division.

This screenshot shows the Hudson Police Department page where you can find contacts for the records division and general department information.

Note: Always call 911 for emergencies in Hudson rather than the police station main line.

Hudson Public Power and Velocity Broadband

Hudson runs its own public power utility called Hudson Public Power. This means the city generates and distributes electricity to residents rather than relying on a private utility company. Billing questions, service requests, and outage reports all go through the Hudson Public Power office. Their phone number is listed on the city website and on your electric bill. Because it is a city-run utility, records from Hudson Public Power are public records under Ohio law.

The city also operates Velocity Broadband, a municipal fiber optic internet and cable TV service. Velocity provides high-speed internet to Hudson residents and businesses. For service questions, billing issues, or technical support, call the Velocity Broadband office. Their contact info is on the city website. As a municipal service, Velocity's records including meeting minutes, budget documents, and service agreements are all public records that can be requested through the city.

Having city-run utilities means Hudson residents have a single point of contact for many services that would normally go through different companies. It also means all utility billing records, service logs, and operational documents fall under Ohio's public records law and can be requested by anyone.

Summit County Phone Directory for Hudson

Hudson is part of Summit County. The county seat is Akron, and that is where most county offices are based. Property records, deeds, mortgages, and tax records go through Summit County. Court cases at the county level also go through Summit County offices in Akron.

The Summit County Fiscal Office has an online property search where you can look up any parcel in Hudson by address, owner name, or parcel number. The site is free to use and shows assessed values, tax amounts, sales history, and maps. For recorded documents like deeds, the Summit County Recorder has its own search tool. Copies cost a few dollars per page, but online searching is free.

The Summit County Clerk of Courts manages court case records for the Common Pleas Court. This covers major civil lawsuits, felony criminal cases, and domestic relations matters. The clerk has an online case search tool where you can look up cases by party name or case number. If you need certified copies, you will need to call the clerk's office or visit in person. Between the Fiscal Office and the Clerk of Courts, most of the records Hudson residents need at the county level are covered.

Hudson Phone Directory Community Resources

Hudson has several community facilities that residents may need to contact. The Barlow Community Center hosts city recreation programs, fitness classes, and community events. The center has its own phone line for program registration and facility rentals. Ellsworth Meadows Golf Course is a city-owned course that takes tee time reservations by phone. Both facilities list their numbers on the Hudson city website.

For park reservations, sports field permits, and recreation programs, the parks and recreation department is your contact. Hudson maintains a network of parks and trails throughout the city. Shelter reservations, event permits, and program sign-ups all go through the recreation office. You can call for availability or check the city website for schedules and forms. These are all city services, so any records related to them can be requested under Ohio's public records law if needed.

Hudson Public Records Access

Ohio has one of the broadest public records laws in the country, and it applies to every department in Hudson. Under ORC 149.43, any person can request records from any public office. You do not need to live in Hudson. No forms are required by law. And the office cannot demand to know why you want the records before they give them to you.

You can submit a request in person at city hall, by phone, by email, or by mail. For quick lookups, calling is often the fastest way to get what you need. For bigger requests, a written submission helps the office plan and gives you a paper trail. The office must respond promptly. If they cannot give you the records right away, they should explain why and tell you when to expect them. Fees are limited to the actual cost of making copies. Digital records sent by email may be free or cost a small amount. If you disagree with a fee or denial, the Ohio Court of Claims handles public records complaints.

Records commonly requested in Hudson include police reports, building permits, utility billing records, council meeting minutes, zoning decisions, and code enforcement files. Since Hudson also runs its own electric and broadband utilities, those operational records are public too. Budget documents, contracts, and vendor agreements for Hudson Public Power and Velocity Broadband can all be requested through the city.

Nearby Cities

Hudson sits in the northern part of Summit County near several other communities. If you need phone directory contacts for a neighboring city, check these pages.