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April 19, 2017Trustee Candidates Announced for Albany Public Library Election
Five candidates will be on the May 16 ballot for three seats on the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees. The following Albany residents submitted valid nominating petitions to the City School District of Albany to obtain positions on the ballot: Dtraecelle Carter of Hudson Ave., Jenna Pitera of Irving St., Brenda J. Robinson of Livingston Ave., Sarah Shearer of Prospect Terr., and Arlene C. Way of Second St.
Ballot positions, which were randomly selected, are as follows: (1) Robinson, (2) Way, (3) Shearer, (4) Carter, and (5) Pitera.
The five candidates are seeking to fill three library trustee seats. All positions carry full five-year terms. Current trustees Robinson and Way are vying for second terms. Mary-Ellen Piché declined to run for another term.
The public is invited to attend two forums where they can meet the candidates and learn more about the proposed 2018 budget:
- May 1 (Monday) – 6:30 pm at the Washington Avenue Branch (161 Washington Avenue)
- May 4 (Thursday) – 6:30 pm at the Pine Hills Branch (517 Western Avenue)
The library trustee election and budget vote are held in conjunction with the school district. More information about trustee candidates will be available on the library’s website at www.albanypubliclibrary.org. Details about voting locations are available on the school district’s website at www.albanyschools.org.
