Born in 1964 and raised in West Hurley and Woodstock. Parents Robert and Lynn Madsen Norwegian/Dutch family lines. Graduated from Onteora in 1983 Pursued courses at UCCC focused on journalism and psychology. Bought my home on Brewster St in 1991 Married and divorced – no kids. Raised in a family of home builders, construction is in our blood. I continue to work in construction. Participated in anti-nuke rallies in the 70s as child, equal rights rallies locally and NYC in the 80's and numerous LGBT Pride fund-raisers and marches throughout the 90's. I continue to raise funds and awareness for HIV/AIDS research locally and NYC to this day. Proud supporter of Planned Parenthood, United Way and the Queens Galley in Kingston. Chaired and managed the Neighborhood Watch for Ward Nine in Kingston from 1998 – 2003 Conducted the second Kingston Library election process in 2001 in their newly formed taxing district and Board of Directors. Elected to the Common Council in 2001. Currently on Board of Directors for Hudson Valley Humanists Currently member of the Kingston Chapter of NAACP Participated in the formation of the HV LGBTQ Center and served on the Board of Directors for 18 months. Stepped down to join the Sennett campaign for UC District Attorney in 2007 Co-Managed the Delarose campaign for NYS Senate in 2008 Created a start-up website and media company in Kingston and manage a daily Blog out of my office. Continue to serve in my fourth term as Alderman for the Ninth Ward in the City of Kingston. Paid for by the Friends of Mike Madsen