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Albany County Legislature appoints Tim Lane to 14th district; amendment attempt fails 21-8

2138422 · January 13, 2025
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Summary

The legislature accepted a resignation, appointed Tim Lane to the 14th legislative district by voice vote after an amendment to substitute a different nominee failed on a 21-8 roll call. The legislature also approved a tax-corrections authorization and set a public hearing on a charter salary amendment.

The Albany County Legislature on Jan. 13 accepted the resignation of Legislator William “Bill” Clay (12th district) and appointed Tim Lane to represent the 14th legislative district. The appointment followed an unsuccessful amendment to replace the nominee, which the body rejected in a roll-call vote.

The key vote: Legislator Patrick Mauriello moved an amendment proposing a different appointee; the amendment was seconded by Legislator Burgdorf and failed on a…

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