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Commissioner Savino and Rachael Fauss discuss creating a city-based mayoral removal process

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3 min

Commissioner Diane Savino questions Rachael Fauss (Reinvent Albany) about the proposal for a city-based mayoral removal mechanism, noting the governor's existing state-level authority. Fauss advocates for a locally controlled process, separate from the current inability provisions, suggesting it could be modeled differently but should be determined by the city. Savino raises concerns about dual standards and asks Fauss to elaborate on the specifics in future testimony.

  • Discussion centers on the need for and structure of a potential charter-based mayoral removal process.
  • Fauss emphasizes local control; Savino questions potential conflict with existing state law.