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City officials
Elected officials for Schenectady — promises, tenure record, and accountability.
Mayor
Gary R. McCarthy
Mayor2011-2027
City council
Carl Williams
City Council President2024-2027
John Mootooveren
Majority Leader and Finance Chair2024-2027
Carmel Patrick
Council Member2024-2027
Doreen Ditoro
Council Member2024-2027
Hayden Engert
Council Member2024-2027
Hayden Engert's platform emphasizes fiscal responsibility, focusing the city council's primary attention on managing the municipal budget and exercising caution regarding the timing of filling vacant council seats.
Justin Chaires
Council Member2026-2027
Kim Wiggins
Council Member2026-2029
Former officials (3)
Boards & commissions
City staff
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