John Williamson

Council Member — Ward 1

Albany City Council

Contact

• Phone: 518-698-0569
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.albanyny.gov/Directory.aspx?EID=481
• Office: City Hall, 24 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207

About

John Williamson serves as the Common Council Member for Albany’s First Ward, making history as the first African-American man elected to represent the Ward. He brings over 30 years of service to the City of Albany through public safety, ministry, youth mentorship, and state government, having served in key roles across various institutions. Councilman Williamson is also Pastor of Heart of Love Outreach Ministries and a long-time youth coach and mentor, deeply committed to serving the First Ward and its residents.

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