But he criticized Jennings for not doing enough for the neighborhoods and for making people want to live in the city. Jennings could not be reached for comment. Albany lost about 5 percent of its population in the 1990s, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Construction started last month on the bridge. Sullivan also supports building neighborhood schools and opposes the Albany City School District's plans for a new middle school and high school in the western, more suburban portions of the city.
Schools are part of the fabric that holds the community together.
Sullivan has called for a November ballot initiative on school construction bonding and a merger of the city school system with city government. One of his first acts as mayor, Sullivan said, would be to appoint Jennings superintendent of the city schools. Earliest info on new businesses, homeowners HireAlbany Fill an opening, find a job Insurance Center Covering the needs of small business owners Internet Directory Local businesses on the web Legal Center Hundreds of business legal tools Office Products Special deals on equipment, supplies. Classifieds Search for business services, real estate and career opportunities.