The Albany Housing Authority Board of Commissioners is a six member Board appointed by the Mayor of the City of Albany.  The Commissioners volunteer their time and capabilities to the Albany Housing Authority. Commissioners engage in a number of activities as they make policy and further program goals. Among them are:

• Attending the meetings of the Board and participating in Board discussion and decisions.
• Establishing policies on personnel, grievance procedures, procurement, admissions, evictions, and qualifications which residents must meet to remain in public housing.
• Working with the Authority’s Executive Director and staff to ensure Board policies are applied in daily operations.
• Reviewing and approving budgets to ensure compliance with federal and local laws and requirements.
• Interacting with local, state and federal governments to assure that residents are well served; and
• Nurturing positive community relations.

The Commissioners for the Albany Housing Authority are:

             Paul D. Lipsey, Jr. - Chairman                 W. Frank Wilson - Vice Chairman                             George Whittlesey, Jr.

                     Martha Corhen                                             Linda Coston                            Deborah Roberts - Resident Commissioner     

The Board of Commissioners meet the 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Albany Housing Authority office located at 521 Pine Avenue. Meetings are open to the public.