ALBANY ? Former Mayoral candidate Corey Ellis is no longer a former candidate. He announced his candidacy for Mayor of Albany on Friday at Hotel Albany for the upcoming election.
?I am renewing my commitment to stand up for a more transparent, efficient, and effective government, and to make sure we are one city, one Albany,? he said.
At the announcement, he discussed issues currently faced by residents and his vision for the future of the capital city.
In the 2009 mayoral race, he was beaten by 1,600 votes, he said.
He has since co-founded the Capital Region Black Chamber of Commerce, focusing on local socioeconomic issues for small businesses. He has also called for term limits in the city.
He would be running against Kathy Sheehan in the race, and it remains unclear if Jennings will run for re-election.
?I will continue to build bridges and listen to concerns, hopes and dreams of all members of our community ? so we can create a city that is poised to meet the challenges of today and the future, while truly reaching our full potential as the capital of this great state,? Ellis said. ?I believe in the citizens of this city. As a resident, a neighbor, a public servant, I am prepared to support you and make tough decisions to renew Albany for our future, now.?
A resident of Albany for 42 years and former city councilman, he is a lifelong Democrat. He earned a bachelor?s in political science from Fordham University.
Source: http://troyrecord.com/articles/2013/04/06/news/doc515fc49fbb32d374506380.txt
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