Albany school finances take center stage at candidate forum
Candidates highlighted deficit spending, the potential loss of Golden Gate Fields tax revenue and facility needs.
Election 2026
Authoritative, independent daily news and breaking news about the 2026 elections in Albany, California
Albany voters can meet the candidates at election forum
Residents will have a chance to ask questions. Registration is encouraged.
Election 2026: Who is running for Albany school board?
We posed a dozen questions to all five candidates.
Who is Albany school board candidate Margaret Allen?
"What sets me apart is the balance I bring to the table: experience in managing complex fiscal trade-offs alongside a 15+ year family journey ahead at AUSD."
Who is Albany school board candidate Melissa Boyd?
"The privilege to represent the needs of others comes with the responsibility to treat the position with the weight it deserves, and that is not something I will ever forget or take for granted."