[{"_1":2,"_123":-5,"_124":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,87,99,111],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6225086,"mediaKeyId","3540912-75005697c3df034566ad02f262bd673c","parentId",3540912,"title","Communications committee seeks volunteers; Fair Housing officer and recruitment presenter scheduled for June","audioSeconds",341,"startMs",1001165,"endMs",1342705,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=3540912-75005697c3df034566ad02f262bd673c&start=1001&end=1342","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3540912-75005697c3df034566ad02f262bd673c/thumbnail_1001165.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6225086/Albany-City/Albany-County/New-York/Communications-committee-seeks-volunteers-Fair-Housing-officer-and-recruitment-presenter-scheduled-for-June","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225086-232f799064c1ca74232d6e1bd329c5ba/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151432&Signature=VnBOrwgbxgPO9pP1uGwIXrsCHZLd7Y8OOU~~xyGLRg5nT7CyJLpGNmop7J-fYmyatnykfcz8sufRoMSDxSek1yHuvjzY7FS0ge7dNlSov8KiRoEDaEs2ZZ7CFg5sWghzpTW9cxAhGt-y9hjPzqmbUm1nr55CBJhAmbZF79IO9b0lHwBVz6~fBfbQ2ANZVo2pU2F5DSvw8EjukEX9ontQKM-fUevqjYO2KKFy7gUhC-1oBGfNWEMelF~gO4MGAUqkPt3HF0-94LNDTk0WTSL72kls9snlsGkX2OQBtK2zFZQGHG6BdW1ha5p0-wuYS6D0~PqLODPNoylpI5u-h6rCow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","City of Albany, NY","date","2025-05-22T00:00:00Z","article","The commission’s communications and social media team asked members to volunteer to help with messaging and to forward material for staff to review and post.

Shanelle (communications lead) said submissions are quicker to post if commissioners send a single draft or specific images rather than large photo batches. She invited commissioners to join the communications committee.

Staff reported that Amanda Aaron, the city’s Fair Housing Officer, is scheduled to present at the June meeting and that Tatiana Diaz will present the recruitment plan. Committee members requested a timeline and budget documents; staff said those items are already included in the meeting binder and that the City Clerk or Shaniqua could be invited to present the budget timeline if the commission requests it.

Members noted the Budget Committee currently has no membership or meeting schedule and asked for volunteers to support Leticia (budget lead). No formal votes were taken; staff will invite presenters and circulate the existing budget timeline and commission budget pages.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Albany Commission on Human Rights Meeting May 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The communications committee asked for volunteers and review items; staff confirmed that Amanda Aaron, Fair Housing Officer, and Tatiana Diaz will present at the June meeting. The budget committee currently lacks membership and a meeting schedule.","taxTitle","Albany City, Albany County, New York","taxId",3731,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6225089,"Investigations committee received training; role defined as intake and funnel to appropriate offices",68,343980,412855,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3540912-75005697c3df034566ad02f262bd673c&start=343&end=412","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3540912-75005697c3df034566ad02f262bd673c/thumbnail_343980.jpg","/articles/6225089/Albany-City/Albany-County/New-York/Investigations-committee-received-training-role-defined-as-intake-and-funnel-to-appropriate-offices","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225089-ac92e46e8a9fd9b95de168deea3ddd12/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151432&Signature=G1-QA8wSzh5t1~-DXb3O2oUNwpP3pdKtcfsXmSO9J3~bCfS50d7YF5SWUpQ-kM0dYHI0SGYAef-jGbFywX5wkkSf25CFhMWkXGG81tRsM8NBz-JGvn7lspSRC0UsyYidJBg-kS6LNNl0a0QQwf86Gsxj7Z8LjKvHh5qTyq4ynRvTyc2LWEQMyTHpGSqSS4hhneGIijEC2t5SjD2MDEdjJ1O0DYEIsw0exXjSoa~TQnNF9Ly98MVvOQrue2eXJzuvZ2MtN7UrK6dOcNOH6ISgIZKJlVF0mSrt0QE0BuopS~XmpgclRfFtZ6LGzwaRY3ZUNUiwnaxcZpd1~E5qGRUbNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the Investigations Committee reported they attended a training on May 12 that included the commission’s attorney and support staff and that the session clarified the committee’s limited role in investigations.

Committee participants said the commission is primarily an intake and filtering point: complaints come through the commission and are then funneled to the appropriate office. The committee expects to receive monthly information from the attorney and staff, subject to clearance from the council office.

One committee member asked whether the commission has a “major role” in investigations; the attorney and staff clarified that the commission does not have primary investigative authority but will receive results returned for the commission’s review. Staff said additional information would be provided to the committee on a monthly basis.

No formal policy changes or votes were taken. The committee said it will await the attorney’s follow-up and the council-office clearance before incorporating monthly updates into its agenda.","Members said a May 12 training clarified that the committee’s role is limited to intake and routing of complaints; staff and the commission attorney will provide monthly updates pending clearance from the council office.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6225092,"Events committee reviews awards reception, plans for Pride march and heritage programming",262,233695,496185,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3540912-75005697c3df034566ad02f262bd673c&start=233&end=496","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3540912-75005697c3df034566ad02f262bd673c/thumbnail_233695.jpg","/articles/6225092/Albany-City/Albany-County/New-York/Events-committee-reviews-awards-reception-plans-for-Pride-march-and-heritage-programming","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225092-9b86b74ad48006ab2ea753edb097cad3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151432&Signature=H-e3HmQ6s6EEamFfML8ke7xfCETokJuiG~WCtmFve8wygGnizPIxXZvZ5~PyoBFpFQPhMcFhTdeQvUt4Q0GCpRDWBwn~-Dxtsk3by3LEnnpg9va1bE-H~jx7oyIa32vbYnybkcNRTTgfnbF0LlswTJZBlXqFnNuSUserPWeHZFl7Ea1IW7DKrUgi7Lu0a~F~PTVfJnVmO5eFJUyfEpzSg4qaFK9TY9aFIA3~0ot4jqu9Px1ni7gab2u2iVJTeOQK3RT~9Rocu6KMBdJLq1xWbXlDcWWdXGJy7dnR0XdDetGSDKcOnpG5AbjzxQvFAOm~ObHrsveFDGMLMPqyzgpILQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Community and Nonprofit Engagement and Events Committee reported that its recent awards reception drew about 63 RSVPs and roughly 40 people in the room at most times, and members described the event as successful.

Members discussed follow-up to the event, including sending brief thank-you notes for publication and selecting photos for posting. Staff asked commissioners to send specific photo selections rather than bulk image dumps so the communications team can edit and post them.

The committee also discussed participating in the Capital District Pride march on June 8. Members said there is typically a city delegation; registration for the march has a May 23 deadline and a $50 registration fee. Staff offered to determine whether the commission can join the city’s delegation or must register separately and to organize a preliminary headcount.

Separately, Katrina reported that an outside group had asked whether the commission would host or collaborate on a “Lehi heritage fund” program at the Madison Avenue Theater (or as part of the Rotunda series). Options discussed included a guest speaker, a film showing or a panel. Latino Heritage events were cited for Sept. 15 and Black History Month programming was mentioned as a natural fit for commission participation.

Members also raised the Henry Johnson award ceremony, which the meeting record shows is scheduled to be held in conjunction with the City of Albany Jazz Festival on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025; staff said they would notify recipients by email and phone.

No formal votes were taken; staff will follow up on registration logistics, photo selection, and event coordination.","The commission's Community and Nonprofit Engagement and Events Committee reported on an awards reception, discussed participation in the Capital District Pride march on June 8, and considered collaborating on a heritage series at the Madison Avenue Theater.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6225095,"Commission receives Equity Agenda report; staff offer to arrange follow-up briefings",19,158025,177405,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3540912-75005697c3df034566ad02f262bd673c&start=158&end=177","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3540912-75005697c3df034566ad02f262bd673c/thumbnail_158025.jpg","/articles/6225095/Albany-City/Albany-County/New-York/Commission-receives-Equity-Agenda-report-staff-offer-to-arrange-follow-up-briefings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225095-a4d030b4e91eeb5cb72b660a42cd5a42/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151432&Signature=OOKSQku1en1T0rAROWbNYgR~cqJcE3FZli4Ij0UYNpOmFv4c7M4L2lp1PZ1msjoYhcMTVPDMaF7PRIdr802TxNHvRz9~1Fj13ITA0z8YsjazYvTKx09MVe6QMRNDA~kMt-WAZRHMiqqaA6Yx-fw4vmlRVtiS2ucWUSlNLCnPXfDmH94ouwioSxgUuHT3-fJNc6rtaSeJHsp2vXw86bCemjroHu5q61TLO6kLiaWozxcS7A1yOjXV4JkINiL4g77UfyO2h6uJCL~AqsC0ndht-fK6lt6gLtE7VchB1t2Ve1RLecHI5a1xsetEjGK817HXtMAxQ5tRoaw9Fb84R~vtfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners were told the Equity Agenda report and accompanying appendix are available for review and that Katrina and Jessica Smith compiled the data.

Chair York said the report and appendix are in members’ binders and encouraged commissioners to review the materials and email questions. Staff offered to invite department heads who submitted data to a future meeting to provide context.

Commission members praised the work compiling the report and said the materials will help them identify follow-up questions. No votes or policy decisions were taken on the report during the meeting.

Staff asked commissioners to indicate specific items they want explained; if commissioners prefer, staff said they can defer detailed discussion until a future meeting when the relevant department head can be present.

No additional deadlines or formal actions were set; the report will remain in the commission’s materials for review ahead of the next meeting.","The commission was told an Equity Agenda report and appendix are available; staff named Katrina and Jessica Smith as compilers and offered to invite department heads for context at future meetings.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6225097,"Albany City commission seeks applicants as vacancies near expiration",44,85650,129665,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3540912-75005697c3df034566ad02f262bd673c&start=85&end=129","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3540912-75005697c3df034566ad02f262bd673c/thumbnail_85650.jpg","/articles/6225097/Albany-City/Albany-County/New-York/Albany-City-commission-seeks-applicants-as-vacancies-near-expiration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225097-b1b7ff16efc44b86017bafdf03467417/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151432&Signature=oBmRqAHIYkxct7o2zwkKkqPuDZXWaO6QJ4JR0wEibtGQrxjLsuZ18i3HNcQjXEv1t4BPOMfx1HNwBtiwTpuYWc5Ws6xxSLkUM~5gwEtDNHz7HYvzFOm3e8vFPuRYoCjdmHdqi~fIETTauPvEy1TRq1je-XzUoznZneKpLNN~jIyAVdQIlr5kIbMrx5cdlp6SRV6BDL6rMYH3e9dnXakMVv3WONXqiCB-~6K0NlYXZtfAPCk1RndWq7FGZXU93f3DGIPb9el1N12YTPXihxhd5WqPEU6mTDvn0PKERbDZpkV6U8g1d3HFNtqxlAVZih1QvU1THczzeWdBmwW5KzifLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Albany City Commission on Unintelligible discussed recruitment for open seats during its May 21 meeting and noted that the Common Council has posted a call for applicants on the city website.

Commission members said the commission currently has a vacancy and several terms nearing expiration. Chair York said staff will check with the council office to see whether any applications have been received and will report back.

The matter arose under old business after the commission approved its March minutes. Commissioner Guelph moved to approve the minutes; Commissioner Evert seconded the motion, which passed on a voice vote. No public comments were offered on the recruitment matter.

Members asked for clarity about which seats expire and when; one speaker noted a September expiration for at least one term. Staff committed to checking application receipts and to coordinating with the council’s recruitment process.

The commission also asked that Tatiana Diaz present the recruitment plan at a forthcoming meeting; Diaz is scheduled to appear as part of upcoming meeting materials. The group did not take a formal vote on appointments during the session.

Commission members directed staff to follow up with the Common Council and to report back at a future meeting so the commission can consider applicants before terms expire.","The commission discussed an open recruitment posted by the Common Council and noted upcoming term expirations and an existing vacancy. Staff will check application status and follow up with the council office.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Communications committee seeks volunteers; Fair Housing officer and recruitment presenter scheduled for June

Investigations committee received training; role defined as intake and funnel to appropriate offices

Events committee reviews awards reception, plans for Pride march and heritage programming

Commission receives Equity Agenda report; staff offer to arrange follow-up briefings

Albany City commission seeks applicants as vacancies near expiration