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Council Reviews Upcoming Tax Legislation

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 15, 2026

Council Reviews Park and Waterfront Grants

The Council discussed four resolutions supporting grant applications for park improvements, the Lincoln Park Bathhouse, waterfront revitalization, and repairs to Tirino Soccer Field at Hoffman Park. No substantive legislation was voted on during the caucus.

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Briefing

Jul 1, 2026

Council Debates Budget Transfer Rules

The caucus focused on Local Law I of 2026, which would clarify Charter requirements for budget transfers after a budget is adopted. A council member referenced a prior $6.4 million transfer during the debate. No final vote on the local law is recorded in these caucus minutes.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Council Reviews Housing, Staffing and Public Safety

Council members discussed limited staffing, noting that the Commission on Disabilities has not yet become functional and that incoming state aid could support filling vacant positions. They also reviewed housing-discrimination legislation, emergency no-parking signs being removed, and the Albany Police Department’s stated lack of collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Council Discusses Parking and Oversight Concerns

Council Member Derek Johnson raised concerns that missing Emergency No Parking signs may be contributing to vehicle towing in the Second Ward; the presiding officer said the issue would be raised with the Parking Authority. The caucus recorded no votes or final legislative actions.

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Briefing

Apr 29, 2026

Council Reviews Proposed School Budget

Council members questioned City School District of Albany representatives about the proposed 2026–2027 school budget, transportation, school safety, early education, and student outcomes. Officials said more than 500 additional students may become eligible for busing, while about 6,500 students across the district are not currently bused.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Council Reviews Violence Prevention and Housing Measures

Council members reviewed proposed violence-prevention laws and an affordable-housing ordinance amendment ahead of the April 20 regular meeting. No final vote on those measures is recorded in the caucus minutes.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Council Questions Violence Office Funding

Council members questioned whether a proposed transfer of slightly more than $50,000 would adequately fund a formal Office of Violence Prevention, with several members calling for more fiscal information before moving forward.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Council Discusses Staff and Safety Role

The council discussed a possible move of the Violence Prevention Coordinator to the Mayor’s Office, but the minutes state that no move had occurred. The Committee on Public Safety would participate in discussions about any potential transition.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Council Reviews Commissioner Nominee and City Issues

The Common Council interviewed Miriam Dixon for Commissioner of Administrative Services while considering a February 21, 2026 deadline for acting on her appointment. Members also discussed a proposed gas-station easement, senior tax-exemption changes, and oversight of the city budget.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Council Reviews Snow Emergency Response

The Council reviewed snow-emergency operations, including snow blocking crosswalks, sidewalks, schools, senior-access areas, and mass-transit stops. The Department of General Services said residents can report specific clearing concerns through SeeClickFix.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Council Reviews Upcoming Tax Legislation

The Council discussed plans to introduce a local law that would increase the maximum exemption percentages for Albany's senior citizen property-tax exemption; no final vote was recorded at this meeting.

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