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Honorable James Sano

Ward 9

Lifelong city resident, educator and coach in the Albany Public School System. Appointed to the position of 9th ward Councilman in March 2001 by Mayor Jennings when Thomas Nitido was appointed Comptroller. In September of 2001 he won the democratic primary and in November 2001 he won his first full 4 year term. He resides at 15 Van Schoick Ave with his wife of 25 years Nancy, and their two daughters. In January of 2002 he was appointed to the following committee positions, member of Zoning committee, Vice chair of Youth, Recreation and Education, Council Operations and Ethics and Chair of the Budget and Finance committee. He was also elected to the position of Majority Leader as well in January of 2002.

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