Albany residents will have six upcoming opportunities to discuss the proposed 2027 city budget with Mayor Dr. Dorcey L. Applyrs, beginning Oct. 15 at Pine Hills Elementary School, according to the city’s announced engagement tour schedule.
Applyrs announced the tour Oct. 6 to speak with residents and answer budget questions. The city said the sessions are open to the public but closed to the press.
The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 15 in the cafeteria at Pine Hills Elementary School, 41 N Allen St.
Two more October sessions are scheduled: Oct. 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the pavilion at the Italian American Community Center, 257 Washington Ave. Ext., and Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at Lark Hall, 351 Hudson Ave.
A virtual session, listed by the city as an SECC Meeting, is scheduled for Nov. 3 at 9 a.m. The administration said the virtual option is intended to accommodate people with mobility challenges and those located remotely.
The North Albany Neighborhood Association session is scheduled for Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at North Albany American Legion Post 1610, 35 N 1st St. The final listed session is Nov. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 340 Whitehall Road.
The administration said it selected six in-person locations across Albany with resident access in mind. Its original schedule also listed an Oct. 9 session at Albany West Community Center.
The city provided an RSVP form to help plan for attendance: form.jotform.com.