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Welcome to the Albany Common Council which serves New York’s capital city! I and the fifteen members of the Common Council are proud to represent the citizens of Albany. As elected officials, we know it is our duty to serve our constitu- ents to the best of our ability, as well as to preserve, protect and improve the quality of life for city residents. As President I place a great deal of importance on gov- erning in a manner that is both open and transparent. My goal is to facilitate discussion that results in good governance. Broadly defined, good gov- ernance includes the ability to bring innovative risk-taking solutions to long established problems and create effective partnerships with communities. Effective partnerships are characterized by government empowering individuals and groups to step forward and dedicate themselves and their ideas to wrestling with and solving these entrenched prob- lems. Your participation is vital to accomplishing this goal. I hope you will become more familiar with the work of the Common Council by attending our meetings as well as committee meetings. Join us in ensuring that a balance exists; one that has at its core the best interest of residents, businesses, and all who have a reason to experience what Albany offers. Should you have questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact us. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Hon. Carolyn McLaughlin 76 Grandview Terrace Albany, NY 12202-1238 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] We need to hear from you Each Common Council meeting starts with a public comment period during which you may speak on any subject related to city government. Speakers are asked to keep their remarks to five minutes and will be called in the order in which they ask to speak. Public hearings are held on some city ordinances and take place before the public comment period. Speakers are asked to sign up to speak at the begin- ning of the hearing and will be called in order. The public hearing ends when all have been heard. Speakers are encouraged, but not required, to call the Clerk’s Office at 434-5090 in advance of a meeting. ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL MEMBERS - 2017 President Pro Tempore Ward 6 Majority Leader Ward 13 Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 7 Ward 8 Ward 9 Ward 10 Ward 11 Ward 12 Ward 14 Ward 15 Hon. Richard Conti 151 Chestnut Street Albany, NY 12210 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Hon. Daniel Herring 4 Fairlawn Ave Albany, NY 12203-1934 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] The President Pro Tempore and Majority Leader are elected by the Council members at the beginning of each term. The President Pro Tempore appoints standing and ad hoc committees, assigns legislation and refers legislation and other matters to those committees. The President Pro Tempore is assisted by the Majority Leader in these duties. Hon. Dorcey 6 South Marshall Street Albany, NY 12209 [PHONE REDACTED] Hon. Vivian Kornegay 116 Philip Street Albany, NY 12202 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] On the Dais At Common Council meetings, five people sit on the dais. They are, from left: Cashawna Burt, Senior Legislative Aide, keeps minutes of the meeting and assists speakers; Gerald Campbell Jr., Acting Clerk of the Council (and City Clerk), keeps official records; Carolyn McLaughlin, President of the Common Council; Barbara Samel, Research Counsel and Parliamentarian; Marisa Franchini, Assistant Corporation Counsel. Hon. Ronald E. Bailey 266 Elk Street Albany, NY 12206 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Hon. Kelly Kimbrough 80 Van Rensselaer Blvd. Albany, NY 12204 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Hon. Mark Robinson 13 Lexington Ave Albany, NY 12206 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Hon. Catherine M. Fahey 32 Lawnridge Avenue Albany, NY 12208-3112 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Hon. Jack 9 Harding Street Albany, NY 12208 [PHONE REDACTED] Hon. Judy Doesschate 380 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Hon. Leah Golby 550 Avenue Albany, NY 12208-3303 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Hon. Judd Krasher 635 State Street #2 Albany, NY 12203 [PHONE REDACTED] councilmanKrasher@outlook. com Hon. Michael O’Brien 33 Danker Avenue Albany, NY 12206-1215 482-1160(H) 221-1160(C) [EMAIL REDACTED] Hon. Joseph Igoe 62 Aspen Circle Albany, NY 12208-1328 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Hon. Frank Commisso, Jr. 67 Wellington Avenue Albany, NY 12203-3112 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Printed on recycled paper