Local Programs
Four Local Programs Approved for 2016-17
[1] Although the extension of the pipeline has been suspended, it could be revived.
[2] Since it involves Albany City School Elections, only League members who are Albany City residents approved this study.
- Albany Charter Review
Continue Following Albany Charter revision developments and take action to support the positions taken by the Albany County League - Environment
- Monitor proposals for landfills in Albany County, based on the League’s Four-County Solid Waste Positions and recognizing the importance of responsible and sustainable use of natural resources
- Monitor the environmental, public safety, and health impacts associated with the transportation of crude oil shipments into the Port of Albany, and the extension of a natural gas pipeline into and through Albany County
- Long Term Care in Albany County
Continue monitoring long-term care options and issues in Albany County - A Study of Albany City School Board Election Process - a proposed new study
This is a proposal to study the election process for Albany school board members, budget, and other fiscal items that must be approved by the voters. The League has a long history of involvement the City school elections, beginning in 1970 with the nonpartisan election of the City of Albany school board. In 1988, the League studied the election process for the school board and came to the consensus on a rotation election system for the seven-member board. Candidates for the Albany School Board are elected in the November general election and the budget is voted in May. The board may call a referendum on other issues.
[1] Although the extension of the pipeline has been suspended, it could be revived.
[2] Since it involves Albany City School Elections, only League members who are Albany City residents approved this study.
Ongoing Local Programs