Michael Albano
| Michael J. Albano | |
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| Mike Albano photo (2012) | |
| Governor's Counselor from District 8 of Massachusetts | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2012 | |
| Mayor of Springfield, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1995–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Markel |
| Succeeded by | Charles Ryan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 6, 1950 Longmeadow, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Website | |
Michael Albano is a politician, college professor and government affairs consultant who resides in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. In November, 2012 Michael Albano was elected to a term on the Governor's Council representing western Massachusetts's 8th Council district. Albano began his public service career as a Probation Officer in the Westfield District Court in 1974. Subsequently, he was appointed to the Massachusetts State Parole Board in 1982 by Governor Edward J. King and reappointed by Governor Michael S. Dukakis in 1987. In 1992 Governor William Weld appointed Albano as a Special Parole Board Member. In 1994, State Auditor Joseph DeNucci appointed him as an Audit Specialist. Prior to his election to the Governor's Council, Albano's served on the Springfield School Committee from 1985-1989 (one 4 year term); the Springfield City Council 1991-1995 (two 2 year terms) 1995. Albano served as Council president in 1994 and 1995.[1][2] In 1995, Albano was elected mayor of Springfield and went on to serve four two-year terms, leaving office in 2003.
On November 6, 2012 Albano was elected to the Governor's Council representing the counties of Hampden, Hampshire, Berkshire and Franklin of Massachusetts.[3]
Mayoralty
Albano defeated incumbent mayor Robert Markel in 1995's mayoral preliminary and faced off against Charles Ryan, who served as mayor in the 1960s. He defeated Ryan with 18929 votes to Ryan's 17274 votes.[4]
Political views
Michael Albano describes himself as a "Kennedy Liberal."[5] Albano strongly supports civil rights issues and is an advocate for women's rights. In his 2012 run for Governor's Council, Albano campaigned on the platform that there should be a "litmus test" for judges within Massachusetts on these issues.[6]
Teaching career
"Mr. Albano has been an Adjunct Faculty member of several colleges including the University of Massachusetts, Springfield Technical Community College and Asnuntuck Community College; as well as lecturing at Westfield State College, Holyoke Community College and Suffolk University."[7]
References
- ↑ Albano, Michael. "About Mike". Michael Albano.
- ↑ Ring, Dan. "Masslive".
- ↑ Ring, Dan. "Former Springfield Mayor Michael Albano wins Democratic primary for Governor's Council in political comeback; Michael Franco wins Republican nomination". Retrieved 17 December 2012.
- ↑ Malley, Carol "Voters back Albano , defeat casino - Winner heralds 'change' " Springfield Union-News November 8, 1995.
- ↑ Storrow, Ben. "Michael Albano to face Michael Franco after tight Democratic primary win".
- ↑ Ring, Dan. "Voters face clear choice between Michael Franco and Michael Albano in contest for Western Massachusetts seat on Governor's Council". Masslive.com.
- ↑ Albano, Michael. "About".
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Robert Markel |
Mayor of Springfield, Massachusetts 1995-2003 |
Succeeded by Charles Ryan |