The Albany Common Council represents the residents of the City of Albany as the legislative body responsible for setting the governing policies of New York State’s Capital city. It is made up of 15 elected officials, one representing each ward, and is chaired by the Common Council President, who is elected citywide. Its leadership includes the President Pro Tempore and Majority Leader.
President: Hon. Carolyn McLaughlin
76 Grandview Terrace
Albany, NY 12202
Phon: (518) 462-1458
Ward 1: Hon. Dominick Calsolaro
35 Clare Avenue
Albany, NY 12202
Phone: (518) 859-5219
Ward 2: Lester Freeman
4 Cuyler Street
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 577-4879
Ward 3: Hon. Ronld E. Bailey
351 Elk Street
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 202-9442
Ward 4: Hon. Barbara Smith
235 Livingston Avenue
Albany, NY 12210
Phone: (518) 436-1279
Ward 5: Hon. Jacqueline Jenkins-Cox
352 Colonie Street
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 605-9844
Ward 6: President Pro Tempore: Hon. Richard Conti
151 Chestnut Street
Albany, NY 12210
Phone: (518) 436-8546
Ward 7: Hon. Catherine Fahey
32 Lawnridge Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 482-6159
Ward 8: Hon. John Rosenzweig
19 Mohican Place
Albany, NY 12208
Phone: (518) 48-6883
Ward 9: Hon. James Sano
15 Van Schoick Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Phone: (518) 438-4631
Ward 10: Hon. Leah Golby
550 Myrtle Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 438-1244
Ward 11: Hon. Anton Konev
268 Washington Avenue, Apt. 1E
Albany,NY 12203
(518) 330-5269
Ward 12: Hon. Michael O’Brien
33 Danker Avenue
Albany, NY 12206
Phone: (518) 482-1160
Ward 13: Majority Leader: Hon. Daniel Herring
4 Fairlawn Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 438-7527
Ward 14: Hon. Joseph Igoe
62 Aspen Circle
Albany, NY 12208
Phone: (518) 489-3014
Ward 15: Hon.Frank Commisso Jr.
130 Cottage Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 429-8089