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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 constituent 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 governing in a manner that is both open and transparent. My goal is to facilitate discussion that results in good governance. Broadly defined, good governance includes the ability to bring innovative solutions to long established challenges and create effective partnerships with all communities in our diverse city. Effective partnerships are characterized by government empowering individuals and groups to step forward and dedicate themselves and their ideas to wrestling with and solving the challenges we may face now and in future. Your participation is vital to accomplishing our goals. I hope you will work with your Common Council by attending our meetings as well as committee meetings. Join us in ensuring that 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. Corey Ellis 90 State Street Fl 7 Albany, NY 12207 [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 - 2018 President Pro Tempore Ward 6 Majority Leader Ward 4 Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 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] 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. Derek Johnson 69 Trinity Place Apt 209 Albany, NY 12202 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] On the Dais At Common Council meetings, five people sit on the dais. They are, from left: Michele Andre, Legislative Aide, keeps minutes of the meeting and assists speakers; Gerald Campbell Jr., Clerk of the Council (and City Clerk), keeps official records; Corey Ellis, President of the Common Council; Research Counsel and Parliamentarian; Marisa Franchini, Assistant Corporation Counsel. Hon. Joyce Love 295 Sheridan Avenue Albany, NY 12206 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Hon. Jahmel K. Robinson 31 Beverly Avenue Apt 1 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. Owusu Anane 758 Avenue Albany, NY 12208 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Hon. Alfredo Balarin 55 Partridge Street Albany, NY 12206 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] 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. Thomas Hoey 19 Vine Street Albany, NY 12203 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Printed on recycled paper Ward 13 Hon. Ginnie Farrell 48 Manning Blvd Albany, NY 12203 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Hon. Kelly Kimbrough 80 Van Rensselaer Blvd. Albany, NY 12204 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES 2018 Standing and ad hoc committees meet as needed to discuss legislation before the council and to review governmental policies and procedures. You can find out the time and location of meetings by contacting the Common Council office at 434-5087 or on the city website at www.albanyny.gov Committees are appointed biennially. The first named person in the appointment is the Chair. Council Operations and Ethics Chair: Conti Members: Igoe, Doesschate, Anane, Hoey Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Chair: Igoe Members: O’Brien, Anane, Farrell Finance, Taxation and Assessment Chair: Doesschate Members: O’Brien, Farrell, Robinson Public Safety Chair: Members: Igoe, Kimbrough, Balarin, Hoey Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Chair: Fahey Members: Doesschate, Balarin, Farrell, Johnson Parks, Recreation and Family Services Chair: Members: Fahey, Anane, Love, Hoey Human Resources and Human Rights Chair: Kimbrough Members: Conti, Johnson, Robinson General Services, Health and Environment Chair: O’Brien Members: Fahey, Johnson, Love Housing and Community Development Chair: Kimbrough Members: Conti, Balarin, Love, Robinson STAY INVOLVED! 2018 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING DATES There are several important city boards that meet regularly to make decisions about city issues. These meetings are also open to the public. Below are the schedules of some of them, where they meet and a contact person if you would like more information. Board of Contract & Supply Meets: At 1:30 PM on the day following regular Common Council Meetings Place: Mayor’s Conference Room, 1st floor of City Hall Purpose: To open and award city contracts Contact: Gerald Campbell Jr., City Clerk - 434-5092 Board of Estimate and Apportionment Meets: At 1:30 PM on the day following regular Common Council Meetings Place: Mayor’s Conference Room, 1st floor of City Hall Purpose: Reviews and makes changes to the city budget Contact: Leif Chief City Auditor - 434-5023 Board of Zoning Appeals Meets: At 6:00 PM on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month Place: Common Council Chamber Purpose: Reviews and considers exceptions to the city zoning ordinance. Contact: Bradley Glass - 445-0754 Historic Resources Commission Meets: At 5:30 PM on the first and third Wednesdays of the month Place: Common Council Chamber Purpose: Reviews changes to buildings in and near historic districts. Contact: Rich Nicholson - 434-5271 Planning Board Meets: At 5:30 PM every third Thursday. Place: City Court Room Purpose: Approves aspects of large scale projects Contact: Bradley Glass - 445-0754 Water Board Meets: At 9:30 AM on tthe fourth Friday of each month Place: 10 North Enterprise Drive, 1st floor conference room Purpose: Oversees the administration of the city’s water supply. Contact: William M. Clay, Vice Chairman - 434-5300 Blue shaded dates are official meetings of the Common Council. Meetings begin at 7:00 PM in the Common Council Chamber. (A 6:30 PM Caucus precedes each meeting in the courtroom). Gray shaded dates are Common Council Caucuses. These are also open to the public, but there is no public comment period. Caucuses begin at 5:30 PM and are held in the city courtroom. Hon. Corey Ellis President Hon. Richard S. Conti President Pro Tempore Hon. 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