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Council approves consent calendar; police chief explains pre-event drone use and staff note Brighton sewer bid savings

Albany City Council · April 21, 2026
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Albany City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar (4–0, one absent). During consent discussion Police Chief Greg Galliano described regulated, pre-event drone use as "overwatch" for public-safety preparations and staff noted a Brighton sewer replacement bid came in around $1.4 million under the engineer's estimate.

Albany City Council approved the consent calendar by roll call on April 20 with four yes votes; Council member Lopez was absent. The consent calendar was moved by Council member Jordan and seconded by the mayor; the motion carried by roll call (Yes: Vice Mayor Hanson Romero, Mayor Peggy McQuade, Council member Jordan, Council member…

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