Democracy In Albany

The Mayor, not the Common Council is the Leader Of Albany.  A tan man with no plan bouncing up and down on his toes every times he tells a fib.  That is an unfair barb equal to one cabbage.  The questions are: Has the Mayor failed in his fiduciary responsibility to the people of Albany?  Are all residents treated with equity and compassion?  Are actions taken to elevate the educational and living standard of all residents?

I have personal knowledge that without question he is dishonest and not a man of his word.  It is sad.  I believe he wants to be perceived as doing a good job for Albany.  I met someone who knew him when he was at Albany High - and she said...  That is just one person's observation.  He was elected by a majority of voters in Albany.  I see no one throwing his or her hat in the ring now to oppose the present leadership. The leadership in Albany is by race and religion.  Where are the Protestants, Lutherans, Baptists, Asians, African Americans (Green and Goodhue acknowledged), and College Students (that is a race)?  In other cities college students have run and done a good job.  There is a one party system in Albany.  Either storm the Democratic Party and Reform it, or support a Republican or Independent candidate.  

People are happy, have no power, avoid political issues to their personal gain, and do not wish to oppose a partially corrupt system.  The result is that people avoid Albany, if they can.  How many Doctors that work at the Major Medical Centers live in downtown Albany - or anywhere in Albany?  How many Lawyers live in downtown Albany near the courts?  How many State Employees live near their place of employment in the Tower or Agency buildings?   Even City employees, including police officers would rather live elsewhere.