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Albany commission reestablishes Keep Albany Daugherty Beautiful; ordinance adopted after roll‑call
Summary
The City of Albany on July 1 adopted an ordinance to reestablish Keep Albany Daugherty Beautiful, removing a prior provision that would have allowed a county chairman to appoint the board chair. The measure passed by roll call after commissioners discussed governance and board appointment authority.
The City of Albany commission adopted an ordinance July 1 to reestablish Keep Albany Daugherty Beautiful, a local governance structure for property and community stewardship in the Daugherty area.
Mayor Bo Dura opened the special call meeting and framed the ordinance as restoring the organization's governance and membership authority. Commissioners discussed and confirmed the county had no objection to removing a prior provision that would have allowed the county commission chairman to appoint the Keep Albany Daugherty Beautiful chair; the change allows the group to select its own chair.
A motion was offered to dispense with a second reading and adopt the ordinance. The motion was seconded and the clerk called the roll. The vote as recorded in the meeting: Ward 1: No; Ward 2: Yes; Ward 3: Yes; Ward 4: Yes; Ward 5: Yes; Ward 6: No; Mayor: Yes. The ordinance was adopted by recorded vote.
Commissioners asked staff to provide clear bullet points in future agenda packets to summarize the city’s commitments, benefits, and any financial or contractual terms tied to organizational arrangements. The city attorney confirmed the county had approved the amended governance language.
The commission adjourned the special call and moved to a scheduled work session after completing the vote.
