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There are several ways you can influence decisions of the City Council including:

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Business from the Public

City Council meetings include an agenda item called “Business from the Public.”

During this time in the meeting, you may speak to the Council about any issue you think they should consider.

If you wish to speak, please raise your hand when the Mayor asks for Business from the Public.

Please keep your remarks brief.

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Ask the Mayor or one of your Councilors to bring an item to the City Council’s attention

Ward map and contact information for the Mayor and Councilors can be found on the City Council page.

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Public hearings

If you wish to speak in support or opposition at a public hearing, you must sign up beforehand on the sign-in sheet as you enter Council Chambers. Please arrive a few minutes early. When the Mayor calls your name, step to the podium, state your name and address, and begin your remarks.

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Serve on a City board, commission, or committee

Council has 15 citizen advisory groups.

They recommend action to Council on topics including art, bicycle access, land use policy, trees and much more.

Recruitment is during November-December each year for January appointment with vacancies filled year-round.

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Administration and Miscellaneous

Policies related to the administration of the City and general City Council functions.

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Citizen Advisory Groups

Policies applicable to volunteer-based groups that are advisory to the City Council.

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Community Development (Planning and Building)

Policies related to the authority, objectives, and requirements of the Planning and Building Divisions, which oversee development within the Albany city limits.

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Emergency Services (Fire and Police)

Policies related to the responsibility, authority, and missions of the Fire and Police Departments.

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Fee Schedules

Rates, fines, fees for service, system development charges (SDCs), permit fees, and special connection charges for various City of Albany services of the Finance, Fire, Library, Parks & Recreation, Community Development (Planning and Building), and Public Works Departments.

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Finance

Policies related to Finance Department functions including City investments, risk management, budgeting and banking authority, and records information management.

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Parks & Recreation

Policies related to the effective management of the City's park resources and recreational activities of the community.

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Personnel

Policies related to City employee compensation and benefits and the City's expectation for employee commitment and excellence.

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Public Works

Policies related to the administration and operation of the City's water, sewer, stormwater, streets, transportation, and transit systems.
For copies of policy documents listed on this page which are not available online, please submit a Public Records Request form to the City Clerk.
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A Resolution has the same legal status as a Motion made at a Council Meeting.  It is used when the matter is anticipated in advance and where the impact of the decision is likely to be lasting and an  explanation of the reason for the decision may be helpful to its implementation or understanding.  Motions and Resolutions are generally used to make administrative decisions such as the execution of an existing law or day to day decisions such as purchasing, direction to staff, etc.

Posting policy for City resolutions:

  • New resolutions are usually added to the website within three weeks of adoption.
  • For resolutions prior to January 1, 2010, please submit a public records request.
  • For all other inquires, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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An Ordinance is the City Council exercising its legislative authority (making a law).

Posting policy for City ordinances:

  • New ordinances are usually added to the website within 48 hours of adoption.
  • For ordinances prior to January 1, 2010, please contact the city clerk at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
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Today, Tuesday, Nov. 26
5:15 pm
Library Board (Canceled)
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Toddler Story Time (Repeat)
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