Ward 12 Representative· 2026-2029
Rachel Powell
Albany
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 45:43
- Avg per meeting
- 2:51
- Segments
- 486
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Top issues during term (3)(Budget)
2027 City Budget and Deficit Mitigation
Impacts tens of millions of dollars in city expenditures and revenues.
commuter tax
Suburban workers driving into Albany would pay more, while city residents might see some relief from property tax hikes.
Potential State Comptroller Audit and Fiscal Review
Comptroller reviews are provided at no direct cost to the city, but their recommendations could influence future tax or fee structures.
Decisions during term (13)
Recorded while Powell was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of 2026 Budget Transfers for Youth Services and Water Department
Department of General Services Budget Transfer
Budget Transfers 2026
Police Department Budget Transfers
Resolution 26-90 – 2027 Proposed Budget Submission
Youth and Workforce Budget Transfer
Budget Training and Exam Proctors Transfer
2026 Budget Recommendation
2026 Budget Transfers Approval
Approval of 2026 Budget Transfers
Consideration of Partially Returning 2026 Budgeted Funds to the City
Local Law I of 2026 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CLARIFYING AND REVISING REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO BUDGET TRANSFERS AFTER ADOPTION OF BUDGET
Budget Transfers and Legal Settlements 2026
Voting record (2)(Budget)
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RESOLUTION 4.12.26R (Updated 2/4/2026) A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS IN THE 2026 CITY BUDGET, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL
Approval of Resolution 4.12.26R: Budget Transfer and Position Changes
Expressed concern regarding unallocated budgetary impact.