The City Council has voted unanimously to make the City Attorney’s position full-time.
I think very highly of Vince DeLeonardis who has been holding this position part-time and will now be working full-time for the city. Mr. DeLeonardis is a partner in a law firm in Albany. He takes some risk leaving that position to work full-time for the city. While he works for the entire Council, he serves at the pleasure of the Mayor and a change in administration could always put him at risk. Having dealt with him on a number of occasions it is apparent that he thoroughly enjoys the kind of law involved in working for the city.
I credit Mayor Kelly for taking the initiative to bring about this change. I must say it is rather refreshing to have a Mayor who obviously enjoys making things happen rather than, like most politicians, focusing on photo opportunities and seeking the adulation of the public for what they do.
Here is a link to the Saratogian article: http://www.saratogian.com/general-news/20180326/saratoga-spring-city-council-upgrades-city-attorney-to-full-time-position
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“I must say it is rather refreshing to have a Mayor who obviously enjoys making things happen rather than, like most politicians, focusing on photo opportunities and seeking the adulation of the public for what they do.”
More than you can imagine John, more than you can possibly imagine…..
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